Inland on New Zealand’s South Island, Central Otago boasts a stunning landscape from ancient mountains to alpine fields and rushing rivers. Central Otago is home to three iconic cycling trails, an ideal climate for wine and local produce as well as an intriguing gold mining history waiting to be uncovered.

Top Things to do in Central Otago
- Explore the heritage towns of Central Otago including Ophir, Bannockburn, Clyde and Naseby and uncover their gold mining heritage featuring historic building sand the remains of gold mining tunnels, shafts and water races

- Cycle New Zealand’s original Great Ride on the Central Otago Rail Trail amid river gorges, tunnels, viaducts, townships and old mining settlements

- Blessed with the perfect wine growing conditions, try Central Otago’s award winning Pinot Noirs and other varieties at over 80 wineries with no shortage of cellar doors and accompany your wine with local produce from artisan producers including olives, juice, honey, cheese and more

- Enjoy the serenity of Clutha River on a heritage cruise

- Cycle the Roxburgh Gorge Trail amid dramatic bluffs and remnants of the gold-mining era along the Clutha Matau River

- Take to two wheels on the Clutha Gold Trail, running from the dam to Otago’s first gold rush town of Lawrence

We offer private and bespoke tours to Central Otago, so whether you want some insightfulness from a handpicked local guide, or to take things at your own pace, Onlyluxe Travel will ensure your travel needs are truly satisfied. We also offer private or small group journeys for individuals, groups or family travel, whatever your travel style may be.

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