Whether you are biking, running or hiking the Otago rail trail or just cruising around, the Pitches Store in Ophir offers a perfect place to rest and eat. The hinterland of Otago is simply stunning and you’ll easily find peace and comfort in the beautifully restored bed and breakfast – hidden from the world in …
Olivers restaurant and accommodation might still stick in your memory, associated with the famous New Zealand Chef, Fleur Sullivan, who owned and ran the award-winning Central Otago establishment “Olivers restaurant and lodge” at Clyde for more than 20 years, before moving to seaside Moeraki for a lifestyle change. There she opened Fleur’s place, but that …
From Springvale Road starts the famous Otago Central Rail Trail, but you also can drive a little further and then run the Waikerkeri Valley Road; definitely less touristy, if at all and very scenic. I ran up the valley and walked back …
Central Otago is New Zealand’s highest and the world’s most southerly (latitude 45° south) wine region, and well-known for their Pinot Noir wines. A lot of the vineyards have beautiful restaurants to enjoy a platter or to dine “a la carte”. There are more than 30 vineyards in the region of Central Otago, all spread …
It’s the 150th Anniversary – River Track which goes from Clyde to Alexandra, along the Clutha River. I love running along this river! You enter just below the Clyde Bridge; it’s a shady, twisty and cool one. Sure, you’ll miss to so typical mountain scenery, but it’s a nice change.