Stay a few days in Middlemarch and walk in the stunning schist landscape where scenes for Lord of the Rings were filmed, explore Sutton Salt Lake (opens in new window), fish for trout, have a beer in the last remaining pub the Strath Taieri Hotel, visit a farm, dine on gourmet food or just unwind and enjoy the generous hospitality of the locals who love to share their country interests. Cycle hire is available from Cycle Surgery (opens in new window) and Trail Journeys (opens in new window). Travel by train from Dunedin through the Taieri Gorge (opens in new window) to meet a cycle tour or hire bikes at Middlemarch and traverse the beautiful Central Otago back country all the way to Clyde, enjoying excellent country hospitality along the way. The town sits at the original railhead for the old Central Otago railway line, which now forms the Otago Central Rail Trail cycle journey. The rural location provides scope for a number of recreation pursuits in the area, including hiking, river fishing and cycling. Gold rush era has numerous tales of scandalous goings on, check out the local museum for details.The historic and charming town of Middlemarch (opens in new window) sits in the Strath-Taieri Valley overlooked by the impressive Rock and Pillar Range (opens in new window).DWARFS FROM LORD OF RINGS, Andy Serkis, who played Gollum, is quoted as saying “aid, “I can honestly say this is my favourite place in the whole of Middle-earth.” For those visitors who are not aware of Sir Peter Jackson and his film credits, Middlemarch certainly helped put him on the map.The town is beguiling weaving a spell over visit. During summer when the Taieri Gorge Train arrives pop up craft shops open at the heritage railway station specialising in local artisan goods. iTunes is also home to Apple Music, where you can listen to millions of songs and your entire music library - ad-free with zero commercials. Rent or buy movies, download your favorite TV shows, and more. The town boasts of a golf course and swimming pool. iTunes is the easiest way to enjoy everything you need to be entertained - music, movies, and TV shows - and keep it all easily organized. The town has an excellent volunteer managed museum with craft galleries and cafes serving flat white coffees with the best of them. Other activities include visiting the remote tussock lands of Te Papanui Scenic Reserve and exploring the many side roads. The Otago rail cycle trail starts at Middlemarch.
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