Visitor Information Sites
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail - follow old gold trails throughout Otago, or join a cavalcade
Central Otago Visitor Information make Central Otago your tourism destination - all the information on what to see and do, and where to stay in Central Otago
Central Otago Wine Trail - The Central Otago Wine Trail takes through New Zealand's fastest developing and southern-most wine-growing region. Tasting can be done at various vineyards and wineries through the region which is now known especially for fine red Pinot Noirs and other cool climate varieties
Tourism Cromwell - Tourism activities and accommodation in the beautiful southern lakes region based from Cromwell, Central Otago.
Roxburgh Valley Tourism This region's timeless beauty, lush leafy orchards and the icy waters of the Clutha River typify this unspoilt area of Central Otago.
Otago Central Rail Trail - The Otago Central Rail Trail has been developed as a walking, horse riding and cycling route. View stunning scenery and experience a sense of remoteness and history in the south island of New Zealand
New Zealand Heritage Trails Foundation - Explore New Zealand's unique cultural, historic and natural heritage through an inter-linking national network of trails for self-driving, walking or cycling

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Wilderness/Backcountry
Independent Mountain Guides - Mountain guiding and instruction, rockclimbing instruction, ski touring, snow shoeing, ice climbing, ropes skills courses, film and commercial work, location safety, rescue techniques, Himalayan guided climbs
Wilderness Lodge Arthurs Pass & Lake Moeraki - accommodation in a beautiful wilderness setting
Fiordland Wilderness Experiences - Seakayaking and Mountain Biking from Te Anau
Fiordland Guides - Hunting, Walking and Fishing in Backcountry Fiordland
Tawaki Dive - Diving in the cool clear waters of scenic Fiordland
Fiordland Bike 'n' Hike - Guided mountain biking and hiking trips in Fiordland National Park, south island, New Zealand. Cycle the spectacular Milford Road, hiking and heli-hiking options.
Fiordland Ecology Holidays - Fiordland Ecology Holidays is a small eco-tourism business based in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland. Our live aboard cruises on our 20 metre motor-sailing yacht, Breaksea Girl, have an emphasis on nature, conservation and research, and cover all of Fiordland and Subantartic Islands.
Southern Lakes Pack Horse Trekking - Nic Kagan Guiding - riding in high country or bush clad river valleys
Southern Lakes Back Country Ski Touring - Nic Kagan Guiding - Ski touring, cross country or telemark skiing in New Zealand's southern alps with a professional ski guide. Mt Cook and glaciers, or rolling terrain of the Garvies, Old Man and Old Woman ranges
Central Otago Tours and Wildflower Walks - Historic, landscape, scenic, general, vineyard, and wild flower tours and walks in Central Otago, near Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand.
Milford Sound Cruises, Tours and Walks - Explore Milford Sound with our legendary unhurried Fiordland day trips departing from Te Anau, a lakeside resort on the edge of Fiordland World Heritage Area.
Fat Tyre Adventures Limited, Central Otago - Guided cross-country Mountain biking with 300km of trails and 20 ride options to select from. Our rides are based in and around what many call "Mountain bike heaven".
Altitude Adventures, - Guided mountain bike tours in Central Otago. Whether you are after a cruizy single track ride along the mighty Clutha River and its valleys, visiting remnants of stone buildings from the gold mining era or an awesome high country adventure with views of Central Otago’s valleys and peaks, we have got the ride for you.
Tussock & Beech Ecotours, Ashburton - Our guided nature tours provide an unforgettable experience of a clean, green, pure New Zealand landscape. They enter three different conservation areas in a remote and beautiful part of Canterbury, New Zealand
Flying Kiwi Wilderness Expeditions - Explore New Zealand the fun-packed flexible way for the holiday of a lifetime! Whether you're a seasoned outdoor-addict or a virgin adventurer, immerse yourself in one or more of the 10 unique Flying Kiwi bus expeditions designed to pack as much into a trip as you want.

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Fishing & Hunting Guides

Trout Fishing Services - incorporating Lake Dunstan Fishing Services - offering the best of fly fishing in New Zealand's Southern Lakes with a professional fishing guide
Wanaka Lakeland Fishing - Fish the headwaters of Lake Wanaka offer supreme fishing amongst some of New Zealand's finest mountain scenery
Fly Fishing Southern New Zealand - Tailor-made fishing trips in the spectacular central southern South Island of New Zealand with a professional fishing guide - fly fishing in rivers, streams and lakes for both rainbow and brown trout.

Fiordland Guides - Hunting, Walking and Fishing in Backcountry Fiordland
Bendigo Station Safaris - Guided trophy hunting (rifle or bow) on a 30,000 acre high country sheep station in New Zealand's South Island. Free range and safari park hunting. Prime habitat for red stag, fallow buck and bull Himalayan thar
Eco Experience Lake Dunstan Join an informative, non impact personalised boat tour of Bendigo wetlands and experience the beauty of a natural ecosystem on Lake Dunstan, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

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Other Tourism Activities

Goldfields Mining Centre, Kawarau Gorge, Otago A unique insight into New Zealand's goldmining heritage - tours, working demonstrations of goldmining equipment, goldpanning, gold gallery, licensed cafe and restaurant, Kawarau Gorge, near Queenstown
Hare Hill Horse Treks, Port Chalmers, Dunedin Hare Hill offers horse riding for all ages and abilities. Treks range from a beginners trek of 1.5 hours , up to 4 days. There are a wide range of horses from Thoroughbreds to Welsh Ponies. We work all year round weather permitting, supplying all protective equipment. All treks are private and guided.

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Wine and Dine

Central Otago Wine Cellar - online information resource and wine shop with secure server servicing the Central Otago wine industry
Central Otago wine trail - follow the wine trail throughout Gibbston Valley (Queenstown), Wanaka, Cromwell and Alexandra regions
Carrick Wines - Located in the heart of Bannockburn, our Carrick vineyards grow classic Central Otago Pinot Noir, as well as Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Visit us to try our fine wines.
Packspur Vineyard & Winery - Packspur is a small family owned and operated vineyard and winery in Lowburn, Central Otago.

Lake Roxburgh Lodge - Open daily from 10am serving morning coffees, lunches, afternoon teas and evening dining, our smoke-free restaurant offers something for every one. The friendly team serves an exciting array of a la Carte dinners utilising the freshest seasonal produce available. Lake Roxburgh Lodge - Open daily from 10am serving morning coffees, lunches, afternoon teas and evening dining, our smoke-free restaurant offers something for every one. The friendly team serves an exciting array of a la Carte dinners utilising the freshest seasonal produce available.
Wanaka Beerworks - Only the finest locally produced raw materials and pure mountain water are used in making these handcrafed beers at Wanaka. Visit our brewery for tastings, or orders taken for delivery within New Zealand.
Centennial Court Motor Inn - restaurant, accommodation and conference facilities, Alexandra
Kavanagh House - Winchester - luxury restaurant and lodge 1 hour south of Christchurch on State Highway 1

Sports Suppliers

Alpine Sports, Queenstown - specialist hiking, rock and mountain climbing retailer located in downtown Queenstown
Stager Sport - Finest quality European outdoor sporting goods, clothing and accessories - leading brands including Meindl footwear, Blaser firearms, Optics and other exclusive hunting and shooting accessories
Stager Sport - Meindl Boots - Stager Sport NZ Ltd markets Meindl boots and shoes for activities such as climbing, hiking, hunting, use on the farm and casual wear. Also, suppliers of Blaser sporting and target firearms.
HCH Sports Formulas - HCH Sports Formulas are homeopathic performance enhancing formulas for athletes. A 100% natural edge to help maintain maximum body and mind potential during racing and training.

Events

Central Otago Masters Games - The Southland Times Central Otago Masters Games. Full range of sports to choose from. Otago Goldfields Cavalcade - held annually in November or March
Central Otago Wine and Food Festival - annual celebration of Central Otago wines and food held in February
Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration - celebration of Pinot Noir wines - February
Maniototo Rural Art Deco Weekend - February
Wordstruck! - Wordstruck! is a festival for readers and writers which is held in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin, New Zealand every two years.

Rural Business Sites

The Agribusiness Development Group NZ Ltd The AgriBusiness Group is a new consultancy group established to focus on improving performance in businesses and organisations in the Primary Industry Sector in New Zealand and Internationally.
Treliske - Organic wool and Meat Producer
Freeway Orchard, Cromwell Central Otago is New Zealand's premier stonefruit region. Freeway Orchard at Cromwell has a full range of fresh fruits, vegetables, honeys and fruit products for sale, including fresh cherries in season.
Mrs Jones Orchard, Cromwell Visit one of Central Otago's most well known orchards. Large selection of fresh and dry fruits available all year round from the roadside stall or mail order. Orchard tours.
New Zealand Chestnut Council - The New Zealand Chestnut Council Inc (NZCC) is the nationally recognised product group for chestnuts. Its aim is to encourage, promote and advance New Zealand's chestnut industry including the promotion of the sale and consumption, of fresh and processed New Zealand grown Chestnuts, both in New Zealand and overseas, for the benefit of New Zealand Chestnut Growers
Fibrecon South Ltd Lightweight fibre reinforced concrete agricultural, architectural and building products at direct from factory prices. Servicing south island, New Zealand.
Briar Dell Lavender Farm, Cromwell We specialise in lavender, lavender oil and products, herbs and old roses. Set amongst a formal herb garden - garden tours by arrangement
Lake Wine Services consultant winemaker and viticulturist for vineyard design and consultancy, specialising in growing and production of cool climate pinot noir and riesling wines, Central Otago
Livestock Office A complete sales, purchases and cashbook system designed specifically for livestock brokering professionals. Also specialising in stock agent software, shearing contractors' payroll software and auction services.

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Other Business Sites

Echo Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (NZ) Ltd Servicing the precision speed control of machinery, data acquisition and process control industries, especially bituminous roading machinery. Our staff are specialists in computer programming, development of specialised software to suit applications, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Tyreland Leading tyre specialists servicing the South Island of New Zealand. We supply leading in-house tyre brands including Vredestein, Cooper, Simex, and Michelin earthmover and industrial tyres, as well as Dunlop, Firestone, Bridgestone, Mustang and Goodyear.
Dean Tobin Barrister Dunedin barrister
Subarb Food Fresh Bags Keep vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and bread fresh. These practical, unique gifts, ideal for the busy mother or creative chef, improve kitchen storage, give better cooking results with tastier recipes while allowing you to save money by buying in bulk at cheaper price. Made in Wanaka.

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Education Sites

Dunstan High School, Alexandra - courses and information including overseas students and outdoor recreation programmes
Central Otago Rural Education Activities Programme - early childhood education, school resources, liaison/visiting teacher and community education for adults
Otago Polytechnic - Central Otago Campuses at Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell- courses and information
Fulton Hogan New Crop Centre The Otago Polytechnics New Crop Centre at Cromwell focusses on crops suitable for the Central Otago area and southern New Zealand. Education and research resource.

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Real Estate/Investment

Infinity Investments, Wanaka - Wanaka, New Zealand, real estate and property. Quality apartments and exclusive property developments by the Infinity Investment Group.
Central Otago Wine Real Estate - Real estate listing for vineyards and grape growing land in the Central Otago region of New Zealand - which has an international reputation for fine pinot noir.
Start Right Homes, Central Otago - own or rent a home near the southern lakes - Cromwell and Alexandra. Homes for the first time investor, long or short term rental properties available
Lord of the Rings film location - Central Otago hunting and fishing country; 600 acres wooded open tableland set in mountains, river and sky for private sale

Accommodation

South Island:

CANTERBURY

Wilderness Lodge - Arthurs Pass - accommodation in a beautiful wilderness setting, Canterbury (Arthur's Pass)
Kavanagh House - Winchester - luxury restaurant and lodge 1 hour south of Christchurch on State Highway 1

WEST COAST

Wilderness Lodge - Lake Moeraki - accommodation in a beautiful wilderness setting overlooking Lake Moeraki
Glenfern Villas - Franz Josef Glacier provides delightful accommodation at the gateway to the exciting West Coast in the heart of the Glacier Country
Punga Grove Motor Lodge - Franz Josef Glacier - A magical, peaceful rainforest setting against a backdrop of high alpine peaks, complemented by an exceptionally warm welcome make Punga Grove Motor Lodge a natural accommodation choice for visitors to Glacier Country on New Zealand's West Coast.
The Westhaven Motel, Fox Glacier, Westland - luxurious accommodation at the heart of the village.
Punakaiki Rocks Villas - 4 star luxury motel accommodation, situated in the bush clad foothills of the Paparoa National Park facing the sea. Only 400m from the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.

CENTRAL OTAGO
Cromwell Top 10 Holiday Park Located in spacious surroundings near the centre of Cromwell, with easy access to Lake Dunstan, Cromwell Top 10 Holiday Park offers accommodation for every budget.
"The Loft" orchard farmstay Set in beautiful grounds, "The Loft" orchard farmstay offers spacious non-smoking bed & breakfast accommodation in a studio apartment at Ripponvale, near Cromwell.
Centennial Court Motor Inn- Alexandra - restaurant, accommodation and conference facilities
Almond Court Motel, Alexandra - offers comfortable motel accommodation in Alexandra, Central Otago. Our units are spacious and ideally suited to families as well as business travellers.
Stenes Cottage, Mt Pisa Station - self catering farmstay accommodation on historic sheep and cattle station - situated between Cromwell and Wanaka
Lake Dunstan Motel, Cromwell - relax in pleasant surroundings, explore Queenstown and Wanaka, or play golf on the adjacent picturesque golf course
Fruitlands Country Lodge - Only 15 minutes drive from Alexandra, Fruitlands Country Lodge offers its guests the chance to experience a place of unspoiled beauty and an opportunity to taste a slice of Central Otago's history. Bed & Breakfast Accommodation and licensed restaurant.
Two Bobs Bed & Breakfast Homestay - Rural bed and breakfast homestay near Alexandra: recharge after a day's mountain biking or outdoors activities in this peaceful environment with some real Central Otago hospitality.
Aurum Homestay, Cromwell Living among the golden hills of Bannockburn, we welcome you to our new home and relaxing garden environmnet, surrounded by local wineries, vineyards and the historic Bannockburn goldmining sites.
Walnut Grove, Cromwell Bed and breakfast accommodation in our comfortable Central Otago country home close to Cromwell, Queenstown and Wanaka. A guide can be arranged for excellent trout fishing.
Tourism Cromwell - Less than an hour's scenic drive from Queenstown, New Zealand, Cromwell offers a wide range of accommodation and tourism activities - fishing, horse trekking, orchard tours, wine trail, goldpanning, historic and scenic tours
Lake Dunstan Lodge - Quality bed and breakfast accommodation in a new home on the shores of Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell
Villa Amo - Peace and tranquility with outstanding views of the Pisa Range, in our bed and breakfast homestay 8km north of Cromwell on the Wanaka Road.

ROXBURGH
Lake Roxburgh Lodge - Peace and tranquility surrounds you at Lake Roxburgh Lodge, set in three acres of landscaped grounds comprising 100 roses, some more than 45 years old, the ideal retreat for a weekend getaway. Total indulgence for perfect relaxation.
Cob Cottage - Our late 1800’s Cob Cottage has all the charm of yesteryear, with the comforts of today. Come and relax in our cottage gardens and truly feel the peace and tranquility that our rural cottage has to offer, only 5 minutes from Roxburgh.

LAKE WANAKA
Wanaka Bed & Breakfast Association - Visit Wanaka, a lake and mountain resort nestled on the shores of Lake Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand, and experience the warmth and hospitality of local "Kiwi" hosts who can give you an insight into local life and activities.
Lakeside Apartments, Lake Wanaka - Holiday accommodation, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand. Luxury serviced apartments for holiday rental on the Lake Wanaka water front. When you find a place where everything seems as close to perfection as you will ever need, you may wish to stay for a while...
Oakridge Lodge, Wanaka - Oakridge lodge offers sumptuous hosted accommodation and a unique holiday experience in a rural setting, near Lake Wanaka.
Wanaka Stonehouse - Quality bed and breakfast accommodation close to mountains and lake at Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand, in an English-style manor house built of local river stone. Member of the Finest Inns of New Zealand.
Queensberry Inn, Wanaka - The ideal escape for special occasions - restored historic stone cottage and stables set amidst 2 hectares of landscaped garden and roses; near Wanaka, Queenstown and Cromwell, - bed and breakfast accommodation; dinner optional
Parklands Lodge, Wanaka - Parklands Lodge is a purpose built luxury bed and breakfast lodge nestled on 10 acres of rural farmland near Wanaka lake and alpine resort
The Moorings - Wanaka - delightful luxury accomodation on the edge of Lake Wanaka. Only 150m from town cafés.
Lake Wanaka Homestay - Relaxing homestay bed and breakfast accommodation in a modern home with breathtaking views of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains, in the spectacular south island of New Zealand.
Lake Wanaka Pleasant Lodge Holiday Park - Holiday accommodation and camping at a park peacefully nestled in the hills just outside of Lake Wanaka township in New Zealand's southern lakes region.
Makarora Tourist Centre - Travellers accommodation and wilderness activities at Makarora, half way between Haast and Wanaka on the Haast Pass Highway
Waihakamara Family Farm Retreat, Wanaka We are a Farm Retreat Specialising in Family Holidays. Accommodation options range from a single nights Bed and Breakfast, to Customised,Multi-day, all inclusive packages.
Wanaka home for rent - New three bedroom quality Wanaka holiday home with great mountain views and lake glimpses.

QUEENSTOWN
Driftwood - Superior lakeside self contained accommodation for singles or couples in Queenstown, New Zealand (not just the world's adventure capital, but a secluded retreat...)
Burnbank holiday cottage, Arrowtown - Self contained holiday house situated in the historic precinct of Arrowtown, only 20 minutes from Queenstown.

FIORDLAND
Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau New luxury accommodation situated on the Te Anau-Milford highway. Stunning views of Lake Te Anau and the mountains of Fiordland National Park, full guest and dining facilities.
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North Island:

Inlet Meadows homestay, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands - Bed and Breakfast homestay accommodation in a peaceful country setting near Kerikeri in the beautiful Bay of Islands

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Arts & Crafts
Chambermaids String Trio - Three professional musicians available for your special occasion: weddings, birthdays, celebrations, conferences, cocktail parties etc. The Chambermaids are an experience trio providing ambience, atmospher and that little touch of class as background music...
Aurum Gallery, Bannockburn - Maurice Middleditch is a landscape artist who works in oils and watercolour. Bannockburn has become home for Maurice and widfe Janette, who have opened their home as a gallery and homestay.
Craftworks - Jennifer Green - potter and artist. Hand thrown pottery made in New Zealand.

Clubs and Associations
New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association - latest standings and events
Sea Kayak Operators Association of New Zealand (SKOANZ) The Sea Kayak Operators Association of New Zealand, SKOANZ, promotes safey, environmental care, sea kayaking skills and standards within the industry
Otago Sheep Dog Centre - results and events
Public Access New Zealand

Japanese web sites

New Zealand Showcase - general information about New Zealand as a destination in Japanese language