Otago Region, Administrative region in South Island, New Zealand
The Otago region spans 31,241 square kilometers, containing mountain ranges, glacial lakes, and the Clutha River flowing through diverse geological formations.
Scottish settlers established Dunedin in 1848, leading to rapid regional development during the 1861 gold rush that brought miners from multiple nations.
The University of Otago, founded in 1869, stands as New Zealand's first university and creates an educational center drawing students from across the globe.
The regional climate varies from coastal humidity near Dunedin to semi-arid conditions in Central Otago, affecting agricultural and viticultural activities.
Mount Aspiring reaches the highest elevation in the region, surrounded by glacial valleys that form part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Location: New Zealand
Inception: 1852
Capital city: Dunedin
Shares border with: Canterbury Region, West Coast Region, Southland Region
Website: https://orc.govt.nz
GPS coordinates: -45.88056,170.49611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
That Wānaka Tree
170.2 km
Routeburn Track
222.8 km
Cardrona Bra Fence
161.7 km
Larnach Castle
10.4 km
Seacliff Lunatic Asylum
24.9 km
Coronet Peak
174.3 km
Roys Peak
174.1 km
Skippers Canyon
183.9 km
Mount Aspiring
216.9 km
Mount Aspiring National Park
216.7 km
Highlands Motorsport Park
138.1 km
Nevis Highwire Platform
146.2 km
Ben Lomond
176.1 km
Tunnel Beach
5.4 km
Dunedin railway station
1.2 km
Mount John University Observatory
212.9 km
Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge
158 km
Lake Dunstan
139 km
Lake Ruataniwha
190.3 km
Cargill's Castle
4.3 km
Mount Cargill
8.8 km
Rugby Park Stadium
175 km
Foulden Maar
59.4 km
Elephant Rocks
110.6 km
Otago Museum
2 km
Steampunk HQ
94.2 km
Queenstown Gardens
171.3 kmReviews
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