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A powerful moody landscape, Central Otago is a region touched by history, with a powerful landscape of ancient mountains, weathered rock formations, alpine herb fields and fast rivers. Central Otago is the scene of a 'wine rush'. Pinot Noir' has become one of the region's newest treasures, and many of the wineries welcome visitors for tours and tasting
Must do's:
- The Paradise Safari 4WD Lord of the Rings Tour in Queenstown is fantastic & has stunning views along the way!
- Roscos Kayaks in Milford is the only kayaking tour of Milford that's been running 25 years! The guides are great & will show you all the epic scenery.
- Dart River Safaris take you by jet boat & funyaks down the river, an absolutely wicked trip!
The best kept secrets:
- Frisbee golf, ice skating, skate park, tennis, lawn bowls, playgrounds, walks and bike trails. Just some of the things to do in the Queentown Gardens.
- Lakeside Track - opening in Dec 09. One of the most stunning tracks in the area! Walkers, Bikers. Awesome flowers in Dec!!
- Dart Stables River Wild Ride: A 2 hour horse ride through Glenorchy fields and river beds with pick up in Queenstown
Great food & wine:
- Authentic Central Otago Farmers’ Market in Cromwell is held every Sunday from October to February is a great place to pickup fresh seasonal produce.
- The best gourmet pies in the Southern Lakes District are made fresh daily at the Arrowtown Bakery! Flavours you could only imagine!
- Located in the centre of Queenstown, Wine Tastes is a great place for anyone who wants to taste & buy the best local wines with over 80 different wines to try!
Hot deals:
- Experience the thrill and excitement in Wanaka with a U-Fly Original or Gold Adventure ride on a Sunday & receive a $30 discount off your DVD
- For $195pp, you can take your party of 4 on a wine tour of Central Otago vineyards then spend the night ensconced in comfort. Book at Alexandra i-SITE!
- See stunning views on a 20 minute helicopter flight to the top of the Remarkables Mountains. Reduced rate of $120 at 3pm & 4pm daily. Ask at Queenstown i-SITE.
Today:
- Tue 16 Mar 10, 08:00am.The Farmers Markets start Labour weekend at 8:00am and will run every weekend until March. Come early to get the best produce!
- Tue 16 Mar 10, 10:00am - 04:00pm.Sunday Craft Markets are running every Sunday until the end of summer. Great handmade arts & crafts direct from the artists. Pembroke Park from 10am until 4pm
- Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pmBuilt to Last: Engineering in Otago - Engineers play a significant role in the design, construction and operation of many things that we often take for granted today.
This week:
- Fri 19 Mar 2010 - Sat 20 Mar 2010, 04:00pm to 02:00amThe Cave Sessions 2010 - This March, Emberley brings you a truly unique gig...
- Fri 19 Mar 10, 07:00pm to 08:00pmFreaky Friday - Friday 5 March, 7-8pm Friday 19 March 7-8pm Friday 9 April, 7-8pm Friday 7 May, 7-8pm Friday 14 May, 7-8pm Don’t be scared be prepared!
- Sun 21 Mar 10, 03:00pm to 04:00pmTalk: Sculptor Regan Gentry - Well-known New Zealand sculptor Regan Gentry discusses his art practice, particularly that relating to art projects in public spaces.
This month:
- Sun 21 Mar 2010 - Mon 22 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pmDinosaur Eggs and Babies - Discover dinosaurs through their eggs, babies, nests, skeletons and more!
- Thu 25 Mar 10, 09:00pm - LateCornerstone Roots - Heading down south to Dunedin and Christchurch, bringing our 100% organic tunes with Waikato Reggae/Roots/Hiphop band Native Sons.
- Sun 28 Mar 10, 04:30pm to 05:00pmFinding the Toilets.... - Reuben Moss, performance artist and sculptor, will create a performance in the Lower Octagon mapping the underground Octagon Public Toilets.
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