Stuff Discovers Central Otago's Amazing Tiny Towns
Central Otago has dozens of secret tiny towns just waiting to be discoverd, as Stuff's senior travel reporter, Siobhan Downes, finds out in this article.
Many of these small towns are located on the Otago Central Rail Trail and so can be explored just as easily on two wheels as by car on a road trip.
Ranfurly - a Gateway to other Tiny Towns
Spectacular scenery and quiet roads ideal for cycling around Naseby
Waipiata - home to the best pies in the world, probably...
The spectacular Blue Lake in St Bathans.
The old Ophir road bridge under the incredible Central Otago night sky
A visit to Hayes Engineering in Oturehua is a must do in Central Otago
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