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Central
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Nelson |
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 Central
Otago
is a
region
touched
by
history,
with
a
powerful
landscape
of
ancient
mountains,
weathered
rock
formations,
alpine
herb
fields
and
fast
rivers. |
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In
ancient
times,
Maori
travelled
through
Central
Otago
on
their
way
to
the
pounamu
rivers
of
the
west
coast.
Hunting
parties
also
visited
the
region
-
they
built
rafts
and
used
the
Clutha
River
to
transport
moa
and
other
game
back
to
the
east
coast. |
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More
recently,
in
the
1860s,
Central
Otago
was
the
scene
of a
gold
rush.
Trails
used
by
miners
can
still
be
seen
winding
over
the
hills.
Stone
cottages,
a
haunted
hotel,
cleverly
engineered
water
channels,
mines
and
machinery
are
other
relics
to
discover.
You
can
still
try
your
luck
with
a
gold
pan,
or
be
satisfied
with
the
golden
sweetness
of a
Roxburgh
apricot. |
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Nowadays,
Central
Otago
is
the
scene
of a
‘wine
rush’.
Pinot
Noir
has
become
one
of
the
region’s
newest
treasures,
and
many
of
the
wineries
welcome
visitors
for
tours
and
tastings. |
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Gold
history
Retrace
the
steps
of
the
hardy
gold
miners
who
carved
their
living
from
the
harsh
and
often
unforgiving
environment.
Relive
their
experiences
in
the
museums
and
historic
sites
throughout
the
region. |
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Premium
Pinot
Noir
The
mountain
valley
vineyards
of
the
world’s
most
southerly
wine
region
have
excelled
in
recent
years.
In
particular,
the
vibrant,
spicy
flavour
and
velvety
texture
of
Central
Otago
Pinot
Noir
has
earned
wide
acclaim. |
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Tracks
and
trails
Around
the
hills
of
Central
Otago,
the
hiking
tracks
are
almost
endless.
Many
were
created
by
miners
during
the
gold
rush;
others
lead
to
alpine
herb
meadows,
secret
valleys
and
strange
rock
formations. |
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