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This category only contains links to localities within the Otago Region.

Alexandra

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Arrowtown

Sited on the banks of the Arrow River and overlooked by the Crown Terrace, Arrowtown retains much of its pioneering character. In the 1860s the Arrow River, said to have been one of the richest sources of alluvial gold, attracted a cosmopolitan population of gold miners. Now it is an historic living gold mining village with many of the original shops and cottages still in use.

Balclutha

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Cromwell

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With Lake Dunstan on its doorstep, Cromwell, Central Otago is ideally placed as a base for recreational activities, picnicking, fishing, water-skiing, jetboating or just lazing the day away.

The heritage town of Old Cromwell, located to the west of "The Junction" where the two arms of Lake Dunstan now meet, offers some fine examples of stone masonry. These reconstructed buildings are quiet reminders of Cromwell's gold mining and pioneering past.

Here can be found replicas of the Cobb & Co Store, Seed and Grain Store, Belfast Store, stables, barn, cottages and artefacts, all part of a living museum development.

Old Cromwell Town is also a perfect setting for artisans and cottage industries, where artists can be seen working in their studios and a wide range of Central Otago fine art and crafts enjoyed.

Dunedin

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Situated at the edge of the Southern Pacific Ocean, Dunedin is the capital of Otago. This city of Scottish ancestry offers the visitor scenic beauty, rare wildlife and a vibrant cultural and architectural heritage.

Dunedin's University of Otago founded in 1869 is still an influential characteristic of Dunedin and attracts many students from far beyond Otago.

Naseby

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The township of Naseby, a former gold mining town and now a holiday resort, is located among shady trees at the head of the sun-bleached Maniototo Plain.

Owaka

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Queenstown

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Situated in the South Island's Central Otago district, the beautiful resort of Queenstown lies on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by majestic mountains. It is one of New Zealand's premier holiday destinations and boasts adventure in all forms, from the extreme to the relaxed.

Roxburgh

All web sites to do with Lake Roxburgh, Roxburgh and the Roxburgh area of Central Otago.

Wanaka

Wanaka hosts a number of festivals and events, from the biggest three-day airshow in the Southern Hemisphere, Warbirds Over Wanaka, to the international World Heli-Challenge where the world's best snowboarders and skiers tackle backcountry alpine slopes. Motor-sport action heads to the Cardrona Valley at Easter with an International Hillclimb while each winter the locals stage the week-long Winter Festival.Wine too is on the menu with an array of vineyards both in Wanaka and further afield.

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