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  Encyclopedia: Central Otago District
Otago is one of the regions of New Zealand and lies in the southeast of the South Island.
Clyde, Cromwell is a town in Central Otago in the Otago region of New Zealand.
The Central Otago District Council, based in Alexandra, controls territorial authority matters, while the Otago is one of the regions of New Zealand and lies in the southeast of the South Island.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Central-Otago-District   (3488 words)

  
 Central Otago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The area known as Central Otago in Otago, New Zealand, includes the middle of the region but generally also most of the north-western portion (the Queenstown-Lakes District).
Recently the cool climate varieties Riesling and Pinot Noir have been recognised as being especially suitable, and as the vines age Central Otago wines can be expected to improve even further, as the plantings are new and increasing rapidly.
The Central Otago District Council, based in Alexandra, controls territorial authority matters, while the Otago Regional Council has overview of environmental matters such as clean air and water resources.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Otago   (333 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Central Otago
Wanaka is a town in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand.
Alexandra is a town in the Central Otago district of New Zealands South Island.
Cromwell is a town in Central Otago in the Otago region of New Zealand.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Central-Otago   (2258 words)

  
 Central Otago
Central Otago is a region touched by history, with a powerful landscape of ancient mountains, weathered rock formations, alpine herb fields and fast rivers.
In ancient times, Maori travelled through Central Otago on their way to the pounamu rivers of the west coast.
Nowadays, Central Otago is the scene of a ‘wine rush’.
www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/central-otago/central-otago.cfm/context/print.html   (420 words)

  
 Central Otago Lakes region New Zealand's most expensive real estate - REINZ - ShareChat News article - sharechat.co.nz
The Institute has separated Central Otago and the Queenstown/Wanaka lakes district out into a new stand-alone region in its monthly residential survey, where previously they were respectively included in the Otago and Southland figures, according to the National President of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (Inc), Howard Morley.
The new region, Central Otago Lakes, was up from $380,000 in May to $395,000, compared with the June 2004 median of $380,000, indicating that the region had been one of the earlier areas to participate in the recent price boom.
Central Otago Lakes region confirmed this trend with its year-to-year percentage gain of just 3.94%, "they were obviously experiencing price increases at the very earliest stages of the recent price growth," Morley said.
www.sharechat.co.nz /partners/nbr/news/scnews/article.php/e2275c99   (812 words)

  
 Central Otago District Council
Central Otago has an excellent public base hospital at Clyde, close to Alexandra.  Dunstan Hospital handles geriatric, minor surgery and emergency cases but serious cases are usually transferred to Dunedin.
Central Otago is also well served with state and parochial schools at pre school and primary and secondary levels.
Otago Polytechnic has a campus at Cromwell that specialises in courses associated with horticulture, catering and tourism.  Of particular significance to Central Otago is the Polytechnic’s new crop centre that provides advisory services to horticulturists (commercial and hobby) on commercially viable new crops.
www.codc.govt.nz /information/district_history   (552 words)

  
 Focus on Central Otago
Central Otago has always been one of the world's greatest retreats, the wine industry has just made it even better.
Otago is one of the world's newest wine regions even though Romeo Bragato listed this as country suitable for grapes more than a century ago.
While the Otago wineries are doing it so well at their home base, they also have the advantage of being right on the doorstep of our premier tourist location and the 150 plus restaurants that are now found in Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka and beyond.
www.first-glass.co.nz /otagofocus.htm   (1419 words)

  
 Central Otago New Zealand - Heart of the South- Agriculture
Soil fertility levels are naturally high in Central Otago, particularly on the valley floor and in north facing area.
Central Otago is well known for Merino sheep studs and production of some of the best wool in New Zealand - low rainfall makes this an ideal climate for fine wool production.
Central Otago is renowned for being one of the best wool growing areas in New Zealand.
www.centralotago.info /centralotago/agriculture.html   (363 words)

  
 Central Otago Wine Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Central Otago is a sheltered inland area with a continental microclimate characterised by hot, dry summers, short, cool autumns and crisp, cold winters.
The climatic contrast between Central Otago and the more humid, warmer wine regions of the North Island can be illustrated by the difference in the timing of the grape harvest.
Central Otago, however, with its combination of climate, terroir and determined winemaking appears to have the capacity to produce a world-class Pinot Noir that is increasingly sought-after.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Central_Otago_wines   (1463 words)

  
 Central Otago South Island New Zealand Central Otago Travel Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Central Otago is a place for all seasons, since each season has its own special flavour.
Roxburgh is located centrally to Invercargill and Dunedin from the south and east and Queenstown and Wanaka from the north and west.
A stop off to enjoy part of Central Otago Art and Craft, Ale and Wine Trails that wend their way the length of the Teviot Valley taking in historic landmarks can be experienced.
www.atoz-nz.com /intro.asp?Loc=25   (2364 words)

  
 NEW!! Central Otago Wine Trail, South Island, New Zealand
The vineyards of Central Otago are clustered mainly in four sub-regions based on the towns of Alexandra, Cromwell-Bannockburn, Wanaka and Queenstown, however it is possible to drive around the region in a day.
At latitude 45 South, Central Otago is perched on the southern edge of the grapegrowing world and vineyards live with the risk of frosts in spring and autumn.
The vineyards of Central Otago are the southernmost in the world, the highest in altitude in New Zealand, and the people who planted them some of the most determined pioneers in modern viticulture.
otagowine.com /winetrail   (570 words)

  
 Central Otago Wine
Central Otago's first wines were produced in the 19 th century and sold to gold miners, but the early industry did not survive.
The most prestigious vineyard in Central Otago is Felton Road, which since its first vintage in 1997 has carved out an international reputation for its mouthfilling, complex pinot noir and finely scented rieslings.
Neill is deeply involved in the Central Otago wine industry, and he's now making one of the better wines in the region.
www.newzealand.com /travel/about-nz/culture/gourmets-garden/lifestyles/central-otago/central-otago-wine.cfm   (501 words)

  
 Central Otago wine, Pinot Noir history, wineries and tours Queenstown Wanaka
Central Otago is New Zealand’s fastest growing wine region and also it’s most scenic.
Central Otago is New Zealand’s highest and the world’s most southerly wine growing region.
Central Otago’s first wines were produced in the 19th century when the region was a growing gold mining area.
www.newzealandlakes.com /centralotagowine.html   (467 words)

  
 Otago Central Rail Trail: Guide to the Otago Central Rail Trail
The Otago Central Rail Trail is a unique year-round recreational facility designed for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.
The Otago Central Rail Trail was opened in February 2000 and is now one of New Zealand's favourite and most unique tourism features.
The Otago Central Rail Trail winds its way through some of the most spectacular country in the South Island, from lush fruit belts and plains to the ancient hills, gorges and gullies that were plundered by gold mining pioneers more than 100 years ago.
www.otagorailtrail.co.nz   (249 words)

  
 Central Otago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Central Otago Wine Tours - Daily tours, customised tours and conference packages exploring the heart of Central Otago's wine region.
Central Otago REAP - The Rural Education Activities Programme is a Ministry of Education funded programme that provides supplementary and complementary education to Central Otago.
Central Otago New Crop Centre - Developed to provide free information to growers or potential growers on a range of crops with commercial potential for the Central Otago area, together with crops suitable for Southern New Zealand.
www.findly.com /central-otago.htm   (479 words)

  
 Zomd :: Recreation :: Food :: Drink :: Wine :: New Zealand :: Central Otago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Central Otago producer of boutique wines; vineyard features an underground wine cave and restaurant.
Central Otago producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Central Otago producer of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer.
www.zomd.org /category_5824316.html   (269 words)

  
 Central Otago District Council
Central Otago is a good place to do business.  Business is carried out in a relaxed manner and the business community is sufficiently integrated to allow for a high level of informality in the way business is done.  Personal relationships are important and networking is easy and productive.           
Central Otago – as for all of Otago – is characterised by a stable workforce and lower than New Zealand average hourly earnings.  As of May 2003, Statistics New Zealand reported an Otago average hourly rate of $18.54 (male) and $17.40 (female) compared with a national hourly rate of $20.76 (male) and $17.73 (female).
Central Otago has an excellent network of secondary schools as well as the Cromwell Campus of the Otago Polytechnic.
www.codc.govt.nz /services/economicdevelopment/businessenvironment   (209 words)

  
 Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration, Queenstown, New Zealand
A popular part of the celebration has become an auction of a barrel of wine made from grapes from all of the contributing wineries: the wine is bottled at a later date into various size bottles including magnums and has been sent all around the world to the highest bidders.
Central Otago winemakers invite you to join them in celebrating Pinot Noir this coming January 2006.
Some of the world’s leading wine commentators, Central Otago’s top winemakers, winery guests from around the world, a cuisine programme prepared by one of New Zealand’s leading chefs, plus, a healthy dose of irreverence and wit.
www.pinotcelebration.co.nz   (820 words)

  
 Central Otago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Central Otago is the southern-most grape-growing region in the world located at latitude 45º south (similar to both Oregon’s Willamette Valley, U.S.A., and Bordeaux in France).
The first wine-grapes were planted in Central Otago in 1864.
The first commercial release of a Pinot Noir from Central Otago, the regions flagship variety, was the 1987 vintage from pioneer Alan Brady at the Gibbston Valley winery.
www.rockburn.co.nz /central_pg1.html   (634 words)

  
 Central Otago -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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The Central Otago District Council, based in Alexandra, controls territorial authority matters, while the (Click link for more info and facts about Otago) Otago Regional Council has overview of environmental matters such as clean air and water resources.
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www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ce/central_otago.htm   (279 words)

  
 Central Otago
Central Otago in the lower South Island, is a place with 4 distinct seasons, each having it's own unique flavour.
Central Otago is a popular place for holidays, with it's rich history of gold mining, now given way to agriculture which produces the worlds finest merino wool, stone fruit from extensive orchards and wines from some of New Zealand's top vineyards.
The Maniototo forms part of the Dunstan trail, the route from coast to the interior used by Otago's early pioneers and gold prospectors.
www.travel-enz.com /new_zealand/otago/central_otago.shtml   (670 words)

  
 Wine of the Week - Otago Regional Wine Guide, New Zealand
Otago has to be New Zealand's fastest growing wine regions of the current era.
The number of Central Otago wineries continue to expand in such a fashion that if you blink, a new vineyard will have been planted, or a new wine label will have reached the market.
Central Otago Wine Tours - daily tours, customised tours for wine lovers and specialised tours for conference groups.
www.wineoftheweek.com /regions/otago.html   (887 words)

  
 Otago Central Rail Trail - South Island, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Otago Central Rail Trail is a year-round recreational facility, designed for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.
The Rail Trail was developed by the Department of Conservation in Otago with funding support from the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust.
And, for 83 years, the railway brought a steady stream of commerce and activity to a number of towns and communities throughout Central Otago.
www.centralotagorailtrail.co.nz   (394 words)

  
 Central Otago Accommodation and Information
Central Otago is the only region in New Zealand to experience a near continental climate, having the hottest summers and coldest winters in New Zealand.
Central Otago can also offer you the thrill of mountain biking through remote tussock and the leisurely pleasure of a stroll through wild mountain flowers.
Central Otago is a place touched by golden history.
www.globalavailability.com /?do=region&id=49   (283 words)

  
 Queenstown New Zealand – NZ’s Premier Visitor Destination
Central Otago wines continue to be celebrated the world over.
In an interview with Decanter magazine, Central Otago was named as one of the top five New World wine producing regions by leading British wine writer Jancis Robinson MW.
While Oz Clarke of BBC Food and Drink stated, "There is no doubt Central Otago is establishing itself as New Zealand's premier pinot noir area and, maybe in a decade, the world's".
www.queenstown-nz.co.nz /information/wines   (280 words)

  
 Otago Central Rail Trail: Middlemarch - Daisybank
The Otago Central Rail Trail is a 150 km long former railway track which has been redeveloped for the recreational use of walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
The former railway was renamed the Otago Central Rail Trail.
The remaining section of line from Wingatui to Middlemarch was purchased by the Dunedin City Council and is operated as a tourist venture by the Taieri Gorge Railway.
www.middlemarch.co.nz /otago_central_rail_trail.html   (1567 words)

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