Central Otago Lifestyle

Central Otago offers a unique and rich blend of what’s best about New Zealand, from its landscape to its people and lifestyle opportunities. 

It’s all here – stunning scenery, a wealth of history, food and wine, art galleries, buzzing resort towns, adventure activities, superb snow sport areas, the world’s southernmost wine growing region and excellent business opportunities.

Affectionately known as "Central", the region covers a 10,000km area and is home to approximately 18,000 permanent residents.

As New Zealand’s most inland region, Central Otago has the most diverse climate in the country (the hottest, coldest and driest!) which lends itself perfectly to the amazing food, wine and lifestyle on offer to those who choose to live, study and work here.

Otago Polytechnic’s Central Otago campus offers you the ideal place to study, work and play by expanding your mind and discovering a wealth of opportunities at the same time.

Most who come to Central Otago never want to leave. Discover this special place for yourself, and realise your potential.

Be here to start your journey of discovery, enterprise, and living the good life.