Central Otago

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Central Otago

Surreal space, if the Dalai Lama wanted to hang out in a southern NZ Tibet, then this is the spot. Get out your incense and get remote.

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Homestead Camping Ground

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

Waipiata is situated on the Otago Central Rail Trail, 6km from Ranfurly and 30km from Hyde. This corner of the Maniototo Plains was once a thriving...

Stand on the spot where gold rush history was made in New Zealand!

Cruising up to one of the many tunnels

This is an awesome trip which can be done as a whole ride (3 days) or in many shorter sections. The ride is along an old rail trail so its never...

An old bridge spanning the mighty Clutha River

Time: 3 - 4 hrs, Distance: 12.8km (one way)

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Lake Dunstan / Bendigo

Overnight Campervan Parking

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines. These include: not lighting fires using the rubbish...

Riverside Sites

Take a break nestled on the banks of the mighty Clutha Mata-Au river.

Lowburn Harbour

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained campers only, 3 night stay maximum These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if you follow some simple guidelines...

The Bendigo goldfields were some of New Zealand’s most lucrative!

Pinders Pond

Overnight Campervan Parking

Maximum 3 night stay

A basic campsite in a remote and historic area, explore the St Bathans township of mountain bike the Otago Rail Trail. Primo.