Otago Main Centres
The DUNEDIN Tohu Whenua Story
Nau mai, haere mai ki te kaupapa o Tohu Whenua.
Tohu Whenua are places that have shaped Aotearoa DunedinNZ New Zealand. Located in stunning landscapes and rich with stories, they offer some of our best heritage experiences. QUEENSTOWN
Walk in the footsteps of extraordinary and ordinary New Zealanders and hear about the deeds, struggles, triumphs and innovations that make us who we are.
With Tohu Whenua as your guide, embark on a journey to some of our most important landmarks and immerse Destination Queenstown yourself in our diverse and unique history.
Visit Tohu Whenua in Northland, Otago and West Coast. ŌAMARU
Local Information In the event of an emergency, dial 111
To report or check current road conditions Weather in Otago can change unexpectedly. on the state highway call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS Make sure you take appropriate warm clothing, (0800 44 44 49) or check online at a waterproof jacket, food and water when www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/otago/ embarking on walks in the area.
Claudia Babirat
Cover image credits. Top: Oamaru, Waitaki NZ. Bottom left: Arrowtown, Claudia Babirat. Bottom right: Otago Central Rail Trail, James Jubb. Larnach Castle TWBR02
www.tohuwhenua.nz/otago The Otago Lady of the Lake Pedalling Otago’s rural heart A frst-class destination Story TSS Ea rnslaw The proof of a pioneering nation
Steamer Wharf, Queenstown Clyde to Middlemarch, Central Otago Anzac Square, Dunedin One golden village, two tales A home of Kiwi invention A slice of grand Edwardian life INFORMATION KEY Great for Walking involved families Tohu Whenua Location Wheelchair Amenities Entry fee access Bicycle Otago Central friendly Rail Trail O State Highway 6, Arrowtown Hayes Road, Oturehua 42 Royal Terrace, Dunedin
TRAVEL DISTANCES BETWEEN MAIN CENTRES SHOWN IN KMS BELOW. Note: Travel times may vary during poor weather conditions. A leap of faith A Victorian time capsule New Zealand’s castle
286 280 QUEENSTOWN CANTERBURY 113 DUNEDIN WEST COAST OAMARU Wanaka 2 1 6 State Highway 6, Gibbston Valley Harbour Street, amaru 145 Camp Road, Dunedin Queenstown 3 Ōamaru TOHU WHENUA 8 1. TSS Earnslaw Man-made badlands Putting NZ sheep on the world’s table 2. Arrowtown OTAGO 3. Kawarau Suspension Bridge 4. Bannockburn Sluicings 10 5. Otago Central Rail Trail 11 Dunedin Queenstown Waitaki and Ōamaru 6. Hayes Engineering Works Dunedin Visitor Centre 7. Historic amaru 50 The Octagon, 22 Shotover Street, 8. Totara Estate Dunedin The Clocktower Building, 1 Thames Street, Ōamaru 9. Dunedin Railway Station Queenstown 10. Olveston 11. Larnach Castle Felton Road, Bannockburn State Highway 1, 8km south of amaru