The Maniototo offers a unique selection of accommodation to all our visitors. Spend not one night but two at hill top complexes with mountain views, modern apartments, holiday homes, hotels, chalets and cabins, family studios and camping grounds, or classic Kiwi home stays.  The climate has preserved many old schist and stone buildings, some now refurbished.  Each town you visit has its own unique personality.  Experience true Southern hospitality in this rural paradise.

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Naseby, Kyeburn & Danseys

The quaint gold mining township of Naseby is set amongst the forest at the base of the Mt Ida Range.  From camping to conference facilities, fish ‘n’ chips to fancy fare, Naseby is a popular holiday destination.  Kyeburn Diggings offers river walks, stunning scenery and the chance to  tour a fashion museum or stay in a hotel built by gold miners … (more)

Oturehua and Wedderburn

At the Northern end of the Ida Valley, Oturehua’s rich historical sites and unique events take place amongst some of the most inspiring scenery in the world.  Wedderburn, located further towards Ranfurly along State Highway 85, is a stunning travellers ‘hub’ set amongst relative geographic isolation  … (more)

Ranfurly – Heart of the Rail Trail

As the main centre of Maniototo, Ranfurly is known for it’s Art Deco buildings and murals.  Quality accommodation, back packer options, food for all tastes, the largest remaining railway station in Central Otago and enough shops to provide a little retail therapy while your on holiday … (more)

Waipiata & Patearoa

A ‘social’ stop for any visitor is the small but energetic town of Waipiata.  The children’s playground, country hotel and town walk (brochures available in the foyer of the town hall) .  Patearoa, with it’s pub and old store (now a crib) and nearby Sowburn River walk, Christian Retreat En Hakkore and Hamilton’s Cemetery is well worth a visit … (more)

Kokonga & Hyde

Kokonga (meaning bend or corner) and Hyde are both on the Rail Trail.  A backpackers and luxury lodge are your choices of accommodation in Kokonga.  Although Hyde is not in Maniototo’s geographic boundary, the grand Hyde Hotel and the towns services are very much part of our community … (more)

Paerau / Styx

Although there are no accommodation or dining facilities available in the Paerau / Styx area, this is an often forgotten, beautiful part of Maniototo.  Why not pack a picnic and go for an exploratory drive up this valley, the magnificent views and big skies are not to be missed … (more)

Community

Gimmerburn is a very small township with a town hall that still hosts cricket matches, a kids playground AND has been the location for reunions and weddings … (more)