Central

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We are Central. Why would you want to be anywhere else?

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Central Otago is rightly famous for its mountains, rivers and lakes – not to mention the high-adrenaline adventures that go hand-in-hand with the landscape.

But for a student, the region has far more to offer! There is plenty of work, places to socialise, opportunities to participate in sports and activities and a great community of locals.

Central campus is in Cromwell, a township of around 4,000 permanent residents that swells to 7,000 during the peak summer season. The town has beautiful stone buildings and heritage sites, but also offers modern services, supermarkets, shops, cafes and sports facilities. Located on the banks of Lake Dunstan, Central is home to our Hospitality, Viticulture, High Country Farming, Horticulture, Sports Turf Management and Stonemasonry programmes.

From Cromwell, a 45-minute drive will take you to both Wanaka, the base of Central's snow and sport programmes and to Queenstown, a lively resort town that hums with activity and provides a gateway to all the adventure you could possibly want!

Learn it here. Love it here.