Ranfurly

A popular stop on the Otago Central Rail Trail, the Art Deco town of Ranfurly looks after visitors with friendly accommodation and tasty meals.

The largest town in "the Maniototo", as this area of Central Otago is called locally, Ranfurly is admired for its 1930s architecture. As a popular stop on the Otago Central Rail Trail cycle journey, Ranfurly offers a choice of eating places and a broad range of accommodation, including motels, hotels, backpacker lodges and a camping ground. Local attractions include the Art Deco Gallery, an Art Deco walk and the display centre at the old train station, which has interesting exhibits and audio visuals. An Art Deco festival is held here every February. Functional facts: Approx. population 710, i-SITE Visitor Centre, range of shops, medical centre, fuel.