News, Updates & Events

Here you'll find regular news, updates, and event information from Tourism Central Otago

Are you in need of tourism and travel sector updates or want to access up to date information that will help support your business?

Below you’ll find links to online business tools and advisory sites, plus updates on recent activity undertaken by Tourism Central Otago, and upcoming opportunities relevant to tourism in the Central Otago region.

Can we plant our way out of the climate crisis?

Posted under Managing our Footprint

The primary tool that New Zealand’s government is using to both impose a price on carbon and reduce …

The five commandments of climate change

Posted under Managing our Footprint

Climate change is a huge problem. Often people feel so overwhelmed that they don’t know what to do. …

Dipping my toes in the water

Posted under Managing our Footprint

Greg Bodeker has kindly agreed to write a monthly article for our monthly operator newsletter in lin…

All About the Crankworx Summer Series

The Crankworx Summer Series is an opportunity to show that Alexandra’s trails are some of the best i…

Contribute to Central Otago's Tourism Future

Central Otago communities are being invited to shape what their tourism future will look like by get…

Tourism Support, Recovery & Reset Fund

The announcement by Minister Nash, confirming the new round of investment funding for regional touri…

Trail Users Feedback Surveys

Have you been on one of our 3 Great Rides recently?

Have you returned your forms?

Posted under Business Support

Operators, it is imperative these forms are completed and returned to enable us to sell your product…

Digital Capability Training Feedback

If you received training, we would very much appreciate your feedback.

Talk Tourism Drop In Sessions

Posted under Business Support

Talk Tourism drop in sessions provide operators with an informal environment to engage directly with…