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Blacks Hotel

A pool table inside Blacks Hotel Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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In a handsome Art Deco building that marks the turn off into Ophir, Blacks Hotel is a quintessential country pub that has seen its fair share of history.

The Stoaker Room

A man stoaking meat.
Place Central Otago
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Tucked off the highway near Lake Dunstan and neighbouring Freeway Orchard, The Stoaker Room reconverts old wine barrels into unique cooking apparatuses that steam and smoke...

Vulcan Hotel

A bed in a hotel room.
Place Central Otago Editor's Pick
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Tucked away at the end of a winding dirt road off the highway, the Vulcan Hotel feels like a step back in time, where you might half-expect a horse and carriage to appear...

Carrick Winery & Restaurant

A large glasshouse outside Carrick Winery Bannockburn Central Otago.
Place Central Otago Editor's Pick
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A small single-estate vineyard producing wild fermented and certified organic wine in Bannockburn, Carrick Winery offers a multi-layered cellar door and restaurant...

Te Kano Estate

The wine tasting counter at Te Kano Bannockburn Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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Pulling up at the entrance to Te Kano is sure to garner some gasps from the passenger (or bike) seat.

Danseys Pass Hotel

The wooden interior of Danseys Pass Hotel Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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In Central Otago, getting away from it all doesn’t require a long road trip.

Floral and Feast Kitchen

A close up of a muffin and coffee.
Place Central Otago
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With its bright neon sign and a cabinet of all things nice, Floral & Feast is a cheerful addition to the Ranfurly community.

Industry Lane Eatery

The large sunny interior of Industry Lane Cafe Alexandra Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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Easy-going and always welcoming, Industry Lane Eatery is a bright and bustling cafe that offers a comfy seat for all.

The Packing Shed

The light and colourful interior of Packing Shed Alexandra Central Otago .
Place Central Otago Editor's Pick
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After your first visit to The Packing Shed, you’ll find yourself torn between sharing this hidden gem with everyone you know and wanting to keep it as your little secret.

Muddy Creek Café

The exterior of Muddy Creek Cafe Omakau Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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It may be a petite town, but Muddy Creek Cafe provides one big reason to hit the brakes and pull up in Omakau.

Olivers

The outside of Olivers in Clyde.
Place Central Otago
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A place to relax, sip and savour the best of Central Otago, Olivers is one of Clyde’s most celebrated destinations.

103 The Store

The colourful interior of 103 The Store Roxburgh Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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Some destinations in Central Otago involve fast-flowing rivers or lush orchards, and others reward the traveller with a cheese roll topped generously in butter.

Bannockburn Hotel

The exterior of Bannockburn Hotel in Central Otago
Place Central Otago
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Just over the bridge from Cromwell, Bannockburn Hotel perches on a hilltop overlooking lush vines and a stunning mountain range.