Activities & Attractions
Naseby Information Centre
www.nasebyinfo.org.nz/ Pick up a walking brochure from the Info Centre, and visit the many existing historic buildings, and find some places where buildings such as the local hospital used to be.
Ernslaw One: Naseby Forest Recreation Area
There are so many activities to do in the forest recreation area; walking, hiking, running, orienteering, rogaine, mountain biking, dog walking, fishing to name a few! Take a relaxing walk or ride along the water-race, or push yourself a little harder on the 60km plus of tracks within the forest ...READ MORE
Night Sky
Naseby has been identified as having some of the best night sky viewing in New Zealand, so when you look up at night you really do get that "wow" sensation. One of only 2 towns in New Zealand to have a Dark Sky /3K accreditation for light pollution free night skies. This ...READ MORE
Swimming
The Naseby Swimming Dam is situated at the end of Swimming Dam Road. Usually filled up with water a couple of weeks before Christmas and emptied out after Easter each year. There are toilet facilities, picnic tables, benches and a playground too and this is also a good location to ...READ MORE
Fishing
There are two fishing areas with the Forest Recreational Area; Coalpit and Hoffman’s Dams. Coalpit Dam is an excellent picnic spot (with toilet facilities – open October to – April) and popular with families. The dam has both brown and rainbow trout in its waters. Although it is not a ...READ MORE
Maniototo Early Settlers Museum
The Early Settlers Museum at Naseby is well worth a visit. You’ll find rooms filled with bygone day’s memorabilia and local family history, then step back through time in the Watchmaker’s Shop and Jubilee Museum. Brochures setting out the heritage trail are available from the Naseby Information Centre, the Naseby ...READ MORE
Naseby Athenaeum and Tri-brary
The Athenaeum building on Derwent Street was erected in 1865 as a Union church. By 1870-1873 there were sufficient ministers and supporters of each faith to have their own separate churches and the Union church fund and the building were transferred to an Athenaeum committee in 1870. In 1873 the ...READ MORE
More activities & attractions
Naseby Transfers
Based in Naseby and operated by Sam Inder, a true Naseby local, Sam offers a shuttle service to and from Naseby and other areas in the Maniototo, including the Central Otago Rail Trail. More details are on Sam’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thereandbackdiscoverytours
Big Sky Adventures & Bike Hire
If you would like to peddle power your way around Naseby or the forest tracks, bikes can be hired for a half or full day from the Naseby Holiday Park Office (call 03 444 9904 email bookings@nasebyHP.nz to pre book). The Otago Central Rail Trail is only 11km from Naseby. ...READ MORE
Golf
www.golfotago.co.nz/clubs/naseby-golf-club/ Naseby Golf Club's attractive 9 hole course is located on the Ranfurly/Naseby Road, about 2 kms south of the Naseby town centre. Casual green fees are very modest and club days are every Sunday. The club also has a number of special tournaments over the summer holiday season.
Naseby Night Sky Tours
https://nasebynightskytours.wixsite.com/home Join me, Paul, on a voyage of discovery through our galaxy on a Naseby night-sky tour. Book now and learn about astronomical objects both near and far. · What is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? · What makes the stars shine? · How big is our galaxy? Come and find ...READ MORE
Naseby General Store
Located at 17 Leven Street, the Naseby Store stocks groceries, pantry items, frozen goods, ice creams, drinks and a wide range of merchandise, a post office service and it’s the location of the town’s post office boxes. Phone: 020 4024 6473 https://www.facebook.com/nasebystore/
The Maniototo Adventure Park
All year-round curling at the indoor curling rink, winter outdoor ice skating and curling and home to the only ice luge in the Southern hemisphere. A recent addition to the Park is the summer luge. A year round calendar of events to entertain the family. https://www.facebook.com/people/Maniototo-Adventure-Park/100057276587583/
The Black Forest Cafe
Located on Derwent Street, the Black Forest Cafe serves an all day menu as well as cabinet food, sweets, cakes, great coffee and plenty of cold drinks. Their comfy red couch, next to the roaring fire, is the perfect place to hang out on a winter’s day while enjoying their ...READ MORE