Central Otago
Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
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What to do in Dunedin from a cruise ship?
The top things to do in Dunedin, New Zealand include riding the Taieri Gorge Railway, exploring Larnach Castle, taking an Otago Harbour wildlife cruise, visiting the Otago Museum and tasting beer at Speight's Brewery.
Why is the Otago Peninsula famous?
The Otago Peninsula is world famous for its wildlife encounters, but it's also a grand place to stretch your legs. Here's our quick guide to peninsula walks: Glenfalloch Woodland Garden – 12 hectares of pathways, big trees, water features and exquisitely landscaped gardens.
What is Central Otago famous for?
Once crowded with gold-rush fortune seekers, today the region is famous for a different kind of gold – fine Pinot Noir which has become Central Otago's number one claim to fame. This is New Zealand's southernmost wine region and also one of the fastest developing.
What is the main town on Otago Peninsula?
Dunedin (/dʌˈniːdɪn/ dun-EE-din; Māori: Ōtepoti) is the second-most populous city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region.