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One of the Locals: Your Insider's Guide to Central Otago

Building exterior of Sanga's Pies.
Story Central Otago
As an awestruck visitor to the Central Otago region, your trip will likely be a combination of leisurely wine tastings, gold rush history lessons, mandatory stops at every scenic viewpoint, and the inevitable helmet hair. And trust us, all of those things will add up to a very good time.

Gone Potty

Black building exterior of Gone Potty.
Place Central Otago
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Tucked between Alexandra and Clyde on Dunstan Road, just across the road from Orchard Garden, Gone Potty brings a burst of creativity to this peaceful pocket of Central...

Forage & Gold

Customer walking up to the shed at Forage & Gold.
Place Central Otago
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The only thing sweeter than a roadside stall is one selling jars of locally made honey.

Jackson Orchards

Fruit and vegetable stands inside the shopping area of Jackson Orchards.
Place Central Otago
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On the highway just out of Cromwell, keep an eye out for a big tin building with pops of raspberry pink and you’ve found Jackson Orchards, a family-owned and operated...

Tarras Village

Tarras Village buildings with hills in the background.
Place Central Otago
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Just 30 minutes from Wānaka and 20 minutes from Cromwell, Tarras Village is a delightfully unique and unexpected stop that has become a destination in its own right.

Forfar Road Gallery and Collectibles

Vintage scooter and furniture inside a retail store.
Place Central Otago Editor's Pick
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While they may be a little quiet about it, Teviot Valley is home to a community of some of New Zealand’s most talented artists.

Lohi Linen

The inside of Lohi Linen Ranfurly Central Otago.
Place Central Otago Editor's Pick

Keeping the circular economy spinning in Ranfurly, Lohi Linen offers a relaxing retail environment built on purpose and passion.

Janyne Fletcher Gallery

The exterior of Janyne Gallery Ranfurly Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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Central Otago has long been a magnet for landscape photographers eager to capture its breathtaking scenery.

Feinerman’s General Store

A woman browsing products at Feinerman’s General Store Roxburgh.
Place Central Otago
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Roxburgh may be a small town, but Feinerman’s General Store delivers a specialty grocery store experience that rivals even the big cities.

Touch Yarns

A store selling yarns in Central Otago.
Place Central Otago

In a charming white cottage on Sunderland Street in Clyde, a wonderland of wool awaits behind a bright red door.

Wanderlust Books

The exterior of Wanderlust Books Alexandra.
Place Central Otago

Some adventures in Central Otago require two wheels, while others call for a stroll down to number 55 Centennial Avenue, where thousands of pages patiently wait to whisk...

Floral and Feast Kitchen

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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.

Folklore Fine Goods

The black exterior of Folklore Fine Goods Clyde Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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Folklore makes a strong impression down Holloway Street in the historic town of Clyde.