Things to Do in Central Otago

The Otago Central Rail Trail is a gateway to Communities past and present along the Trail and off the Trail. There is so many fun activities and things to do in Central Otago.

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Railway Heritage

As the Railway served a large country district there were many stops along the route. With the decline and closure of the Railway, many buildings were disposed of b…

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Historic Sites

The region prospered on the basis of Central Otago gold in the 19th century, and today there still remain many fine old buildings that are a legacy of those times.

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Must Do

Planning to complete our Trail - make sure you set aside some time for our Top SEE & DO picks.

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Activities and Tours

Central Otago has impressive mountain ranges, valleys, plains and seasonal weather, which provide opportunities for a wide range of land activities.

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Tracks and Walks

Follow one of the many walking tracks and see more of the distinctive and varied scenery or venture into wonderful tussock landscapes and clear blue skies.

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Sports and Outdoors

Add even more adventure to your Rail Trail trip - whether you are into adrenaline-pumping action, or you prefer more relaxed sit-back-and-enjoy-spectacular-scenery t…