Otago
Otago is one of the original 6 provinces of New Zealand. Its hilly country and sheltered valleys gives the province a variety of climates and some spectacular scenery.
==Regions==- North Otago
- Central Otago
- South Otago
- The Southern Lakes
Cities
Other destinations
Understand
The name Otago is an anglicisation of the Maori placename Otakou as heard in the local dialect.
See
- The Southern Lakes.
- The Mountains.
- The Rivers.
- The tiny towns and villages, some now abandoned.
- * The stone architecture of many of the pioneers' structures.
- * Abandoned goldfields
- Moeraki Boulders - peculiar round rocks on the beach near the fishing settlement of Moeraki, about halfway between Oamaru and Dunedin, about 20 km north of Palmerston.
Do
- Goldpanning
- Skiing
- Adventure tourism
Stay safe
Unlike the more northerly parts of New Zealand, Otago often gets snow in winter. Many of the roads become icy in winter, so chains should be carried and used when called for.
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