Maniototo, Central Otago, NZ.

The Maniototo’s wide open spaces are full of trails and tales … there are discoveries to be made.  Immerse yourself in our rich history, explore the land, linger a bit and get to know the locals.

Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail, ‘Have A Go’ at curling or step back in time to the 1930’s exploring Ranfurly’s art deco architecture any time of year .  Visit the high country on a 4WD tour, take in a round of golf, relax with a stunning Central Otago wine or wander the Taieri River with your fishing rod.

Mountains, ridges and ranges surround the plains; the Hawkdun Range,  Mt Ida Range, Rough Ridge, the Lammermoors, Rock ‘n’ Pillars and the Kakanuis.

Hot dry summers, spectacular autumn colours and dry winters that herald a crisp, clear Spring.

So come, be our guest, where beauty abounds and history surrounds you.

PROJECT MANIOTOTO – AMIE PONT – Supporting and facilitating innovative approaches to community & economic development in the MANIOTOTO – click here for link to info page and newsletter.

VIEW THE 1994 HEARTLAND TV SERIES MANIOTOTO FEATURE WITH GARY MCCORMICK.

VIEW THE SPIN IT WIDE (Bloopers) clip from the World Cup Rugby Campaign – features Maniototo Rugby Team (in the Blue and Red) and local Jim Hore!