Cromwell
Central Otago
St Bathans
Family in Ophir © Central Otago Tourism
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Ophir OPHIR POST OFFICE
DANIEL O'CONNELL SUSPENSION BRIDGE
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Frozen in time since its 1886 gold rush heyday, this post shop is one of a number of historic buildings framing the street. It’s worth sending a letter because they’ll use the original Victorian-era rubber stamp postmark.
Ophir from Alexandra and you’ll come across this 65m-long suspension stone bridge. Built in 1880, it is a Category 1 historic place and maintains all its original good looks.
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Haunted Hotel Experience the allegedly haunted Vulcan Hotel, a striking stone building plucked from the past, which is home to the spirit of a prostitute murdered here over a century ago. Jeepers! This is just one of many super interesting historic buildings on St Bathans’ main street to investigate.
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by Ernest Hayes, this factory has innovative farming equipment. Also a popular rest stop on the Otago Central Rail Trail. BELOW: Blue Lake, St Bathans © Getty Images
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The Blue Lake When the sun reflects off surrounding white cliffs, the water is turned an enticing blue. Walking right around the lake takes about an hour and a half and rewards with stunning views. Pack your togs; in summer there’s no better place to be.
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Hayes Engineering Works Twenty minutes south of St Bathans and a slight detour en route to Naseby. Established in 1895
Cloudy Bay Winery © Central Otago Tourism
Cloudy Bay Cellar Door Is there any better way to spend an afternoon than with wine, cheese and knockout scenery? Move between indoor and outdoor tasting spaces, laze by the fireplace or swing from an egg chair.
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The Bannockburn Sluicings Scenic Reserve The gold-mining era came and went, leaving a land scarred by excavation. Discover a barren yet fascinating landscape on this 3.5km looped walk and Grade 3 mountain biking trail.
Arthur’s Cinema Cromwell Set up inside a former church, step inside this bijou house of God and rather than Communion, settle in for a blockbuster – with settees instead of pews.
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Head to your nearest AA Centre or i-SITE for free maps.
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