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Since the late 1800’s bournemouth hotel england when the gold mining declined it is now farming country. Amazing scenic landscapes attract tourists and locals wanting to enjoy fabulous scenic and active holidays in New Zealand.
Wanaka on the edge of beautiful Lake Wanaka is a popular holiday destination for the skiing fraternity bournemouth hotel england and summer holiday makers alike. Click here to see more information on this beautiful area . Next to Queenstown Wanaka would be considered a “must see” destination to include in your itinerary.
Central to both Lindis and Haast Passes, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka and other major tourist bournemouth hotel england destinations in the wider Otago area.... you will almost certainly have a stop here as you explore Central Otago.
THE OTAGO RAIL TRAIL - is high on every New Zealanders bournemouth hotel england list of things to do these days. A 150 kilometre trail through what was once a railway line runs between Middlemarch and Clyde. Plan for 3-5 days, for this ride.
There is a plethora of bike rides in this area ranging from easy to for those who are fit and experienced. Naseby Forest and the banks of the Clutha River have cycle tracks to enjoy. Check Information centers in Central bournemouth hotel england Otago.
The winter ski fields are all within easy driving The Remarkables Coronet Peak Treble Cone Cardrona Waiora Snow Farm offer plenty of choice bournemouth hotel england with fields suited to all levels of skiing and snowboarding ability.
There are many walks n the area. I suggest a trip to the Information Centre will give you the best detailed bournemouth hotel england information on walks and hikes you might like to do.Explore Central Otago goldfields, tussock country and riversides.....there are walking and cycling tracks throughout.
There are several companies that do gold panning tours...sometimes combined with a 4WD out into the back country. The stories and history in this area are fascinating....and panning your own gold is a real thrill.... children love it.
Fly fishing, trout fishing for both brown trout and rainbow trout and salmon fishing are special to the area. With beautiful clean rivers and lakes you can take a guided fly fishing tour around Wanaka and Lake Hawea. These fishing tours are for all levels of experience...beginners to experienced.
More guided tours for all three options are located at Ranfurly bournemouth hotel england or near by Naseby.You get tuition and guidance from experts....which is why many international celebrities come for some quiet time away from the madding crowds.Hatch Fishing – hatchfishing.co.nz
Although vines were first planted by the early settlers, it was not until 1975 that the first grapes were planted as a trial, bournemouth hotel england so wine growing is relatively young in Otago. It has very quickly established itself as one of New Zealand’s leading winery areas.
The first who planted grapes in the region were told they were mad. However the rocky and often steep hillsides have proved to be perfect for wine....Pinot bournemouth hotel england Noir from Otago is considered some of the best in the world with international awards bournemouth hotel england won. First produced at Gibbston Valley....famous for their cave in 1985..... this area is now the main Pinot Noir producer in New Zealand.
With several areas each with a selection of wineries you could choose to tour one small area or tour several. Personally I like to do an organised wine tour which has lunch included ...where I am not driving!
Old Cromwell Town – When the valley was flooded many of the historic buildings were saved and having been removed they are now being restored and housed at this interesting attraction. With Arts and Crafts and a Saturday market...this is an fascinating visit.
Otago has a continental climate with often the hottest temperatures in the summer in the country with temperatures of 30-35o sometimes higher recorded in Alexandra....while also invariably the coldest bournemouth hotel england in winter with hoar frosts, snow and frozen lakes.Naseby is New Zealand's coldest town!
There is a wide variety of accommodation bournemouth hotel england including farmstays and homestays, B&B’s hotels, motels and camping to enjoy as you explore Central Otago. Try some of the farmstays for a unique New Zealand bournemouth hotel england experience.
You will find it easiest to explore Central Otago 's wide ranging attractions if you can self drive.... either rental car or motorhome or campervan. However a good alternative is the hop on hop off buses