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The Locals Top 5 - Otago's Best



It's really about "The Great Outdoors" in Otago! It's where we Kiwis celebrate nature in all her true glory and the locals here tell us more about their favourite things to do, places to go and spots to be at. From their best-loved photo spots to their top eats, read their recommendations and tips in the articles below.

Reasons Why We Love Otago by Blair McCulloch
History and Culture - Maori rock art, sealers/whalers, gold fields, fine examples...

Best Photo Spots by Richard Hutchison
Lake Wanaka – it's a photographer's dream, whether it's panoramic vistas or misty...

Fun for the Kids by Stephen Farquharson
Wanaka Dinosaur Park – this one is free, so that's always a bonus. Right on the waterfront...

Flavours to Savour in Central Otago by Shirley Howden
Cherries – big, deep red glistening, tree ripened cherries – a mouth watering taste sensation...

Creature Spots by Frank Ash
Blue-eyed Penguin Colony, Oamaru - the smallest of their kind in the world. Don't miss seeing...

Walk and Explore! by Dean and Diana Harker
Pisa Mountain Range – if you fancy a walk around the mountains, you've come to the right...

Reasons Why We Love Dunedin by Michelle Jack
A City of Contrasts and Contradictions - the list of things we can do is endless and it all just depends on your...

Reasons Why We Love Queenstown by Anika Forsman
Stunning scenery that's pure inspiration - it's impossible not to be overcome by the sheer...

Pit Stops on the Otago Central Rail Trail by Michelle Kinney
Chatto Creek  –  it's the first refreshment stop cycling from Alexandra, or the last stop...

Scenic Driving Routes by Blair McCulloch
The Lowlands - Highlands circuit:  Oamaru -Waitaki Valley - Lindis Pass - Cromwell – Clyde - Omakau...


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