Otago Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region in the southeast of New Zealand's South Island
About Otago
Stretching from the Southern Alps in the centre of the island to the coast in the east, Otago can provide the full mountain-to-surf New Zealand experience. The Otago region is best thought of in two parts, coastal Otago in the east, with the main city of Dunedin at its centre, and Central Otago (called "Central" by the locals) to the west, in the centre of the island. The two parts of the region differ in climate and geography, with Central Otago being at a higher altitude, and having a more continental climate with cooler winters and hotter summers. The western part of Central Otago is covered by theQueenstown-Lakesarticle, rather than this one. Dunedinsits on the coast in the east of Otago, a historic city with many attractions for tourists and access to the Otago peninsula, with its ran
Top Attractions in Otago
Explore the best things to see and do in Otago:
- ★Otago Central Rail Trail
Where to Eat in Otago
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Evansdale Cheese Factory
- 🍴Riverstone Kitchen
Otago Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: