Naseby

Naseby is a small historic town in the Maniototo region of Central Otago, located approximately 60 km north of Alexandra. It is one of New Zealand's best-preserved gold rush towns, with many 19th-century wooden buildings.

Naseby was founded during the 1860s Central Otago gold rush and once had a population of several thousand. Today it is a quiet village known for its heritage architecture, the Naseby Forest mountain bike trails, and curling in winter. The town has a cold climate with regular frost and snow in winter.

By Plane

The nearest major airports are Queenstown (ZQN), approximately 150 km west, and Dunedin (DUD), approximately 120 km south-east.

By Car / Road

Naseby is off State Highway 85, about a 45-minute drive from Alexandra via Ranfurly.

The village is walkable. A car is needed.

Naseby Historic Streets — Well-preserved gold rush-era buildings.

Naseby Forest — Plantation pine forest with mountain bike trails and walking tracks.

Curling Rink — Naseby has New Zealand's only dedicated curling rink.

Naseby Museum — Gold rush and local history.

Mountain bike in the Naseby Forest. Visit the curling rink. Walk the heritage streets. Pan for gold in the local streams.

Naseby has a pub and a cafe.

The Naseby pub has a bar.

Naseby has a historic hotel, motels, and motor camp.

Naseby has a general store.

• Ranfurly — 20 km south, Maniototo town
• Alexandra — 60 km south, Central Otago
• Dunedin — 120 km south-east, wildlife and heritage
• Otago Central Rail Trail — access from Ranfurly
• St Bathans — 40 km west, historic gold town