Things to Do
It’s not about reaching the end, it’s about the journey; and there are so many things to do on each of the Central Otago Cycling Trails. Make sure you have a good look through so you don’t miss out.
Penny Black Bar
Cromwell’s cocktail bar, right on the waterfront in the Heritage Precinct, at the start of the Dunstan Cycle Trail.
PRICE: $
Trust the Chef Long Lunch
Learn all about the vineyard and wines on a memorable tour of Carrick’s vineyard, winery, and barrel cellar. Afterwards, enjoy a wine flight overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet in Carrick’s garden.
PRICE: $$
Gold Diggers Mini Golf
Challenging and fun, the 18-hole Mini Golf course at Gold Diggers Mini Golf is set in a beautiful garden setting. Open from 12pm in Summer
PRICE: From $8
Nevis Valley Back country 4WD Tour
Over Duffer’s Saddle and down into the Nevis Valley: remote backcountry, a river trail through historic gold mining country, and a part of Central Otago that very few people reach.
PRICE: $
The Obelisk Experience – Old Man Range
High into the Old Man Range, over 1600 metres above sea level, to one of Central Otago’s most striking natural landmarks. Wide open views, genuine isolation, and time to take it all in.
PRICE: $$
Visit Historic Ophir
We’d highly recommend visiting historic Ophir. Take a 5 km loop ride down the main street with NZ’s oldest operating Post Office (open in the mornings) and the amazing Daniel O’Connell bridge.
PRICE: FREE
Highlands Motorsport Park
For the group that wants a faster afternoon. Drive experiences and the museum, a short ride from the house.
PRICE: $$$
Private Cabana or the Glasshouse
Your group’s own space for a meal looking over the Bannockburn Inlet.
PRICE: $$$
St Bathans Tour
ake a trip out to the historic goldfields towns of St Bathans and Cambrians. Along the way you’ll pass quaint historic cottages, the house and studio of a very famous New Zealand artist and stop at the old school at Cambrians. In St Bathans you can visit the Vulcan Hotel and walk the historic main street, take a walk round some of the Blue Lake or even take a swim. You’ll need to bring your camera, hat, jacket, towel, togs and your wallet should you want some refreshments from the Vulcan Hotel.