The 1970s marked renewed interest in New Zealand viticulture with a few visionaries disregarding advice that Central Otago and the Gibbston valley were too cold, too high and too far south to prosper. Alan Brady and Rudi Bauer talk about getting our region’s vineyards [...]
An Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust Fund Raising Event Early bird entry $200 – Includes breakfast, lunch & dinner 50 – 150cc motor cycles 270 km backroads Visit their website for more details click here
5:15pm, Wednesday 29 November @ Clyde Museum All members and the public are welcome to attend. This meeting will take place immediately prior to the Heritage Talk - Children's Health and Wellbeing on the Otago Goldfields. Book for both events now! BOOK NOW [...]
Dr. Annie Sohler-Snoddy, of the University of Otago, shares research to highlight how the littlest people can have big stories to tell about the past. Wednesday 29 November, 6:45pm Clyde Museum, Blyth St Entry by koha to Clyde Museum The Central Otago Heritage Trust’s AGM [...]
Join in the festivities and celebrate Ranfurly's 125th anniversary. Lots of events over the weekend, from 4pm Friday 1 December right through to the end of the cricket match on Sunday afternoon: Friday 1 December 4-7pm - Late Night Shopping 7pm - Lighting of [...]
Take a look at the photographs from the Central Otago Heritage in Focus Photography competition. On now until 31 January at Clyde Museum
23rd Feb – 2nd March 2024 - finishing in Waikawa. 2 Wagon and Horse Riding Trails, 5 Horse Riding Trails, 1 Tramping Trail, 1 Walking Trail, 1 Running Trail and a Mountain Biking Trail – All finishing on the 2nd March in Waikaia! Click [...]
The Bannockburn region has a rich and interesting history, spanning from the goldrush days of the 1800s through to its current status as one of the countries premier wine growing regions. The Bannockburn History Project records the history of the people who have lived [...]
The Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail, alongside the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, showcases the best of Central Otago's natural beauty. The trail also passes through some fascinating heritage sites, some which lie beneath the lake, or above the trail, out of sight. These sites are [...]
The Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail, alongside the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, showcases the best of Central Otago's natural beauty. The trail also passes through some fascinating heritage sites, some which lie beneath the lake, or above the trail, out of sight. These sites are [...]
The Teviot Valley is gearing up to celebrate 100 years of electricity. There a a range of activities taking place on the day starting at 10am at the Teviot Union Church in Roxburgh. For more details visit: https://www.pioneerenergy.co.nz/100-years-of-energy/
An astronomy and astrotourism course for the public with a special emphasis on Matariki is coming to Alexandra in April. Friday April 12th to 5 pm on Sunday April 14th. Centennial Court , Alexandra The course is being offered by the Aotearoa Astrotourism Academy [...]