Hotels in Otago, New Zealand

Otago is a region on New Zealand's South Island, with a cool temperate climate-summers average 68°F (20°C) and winters 50°F (10°C)-famous for its gold rush history, rugged coastlines, and the world's steepest street in Dunedin. In summer, you can explore the Otago Peninsula's albatross colony or cycle the Clutha Gold Trail, while winter brings skiing at Cardrona and The Remarkables near Queenstown. Spring and autumn offer milder weather for hiking the Rob Roy Glacier track or tasting Pinot Noir in the Central Otago wine region, with the best chance to spot the rare yellow-eyed penguin at the Catlins coast.