Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-444 9990;
www.naseby.co.nz
;
1 Earne St; dm $40, r with/without bathroom $100/70; )
The better of the town's historic pubs, the 1863 Royal Hotel sports the royal coat of arms
and what just might be NZ's most rustic garden bar. Rooms are simple but spotless, and
the meals are good too (mains $25 to $30).
Naseby Lodge
APARTMENTS $$$
( 03-444 8222;
www.nasebylodge.co.nz
; cnr Derwent & Oughter Sts; 1-/2-bedroom apt $170/
260; )
Constructed of environmentally friendly straw-bale walls sheathed in rustic cor-
rugated iron, these free-standing modern apartments are smart and spacious, with fully
equipped kitchens and underfloor heating in the bathrooms. There's also a good restaur-
ant on site.
Old Doctor's Residence
B&B $$$
$$$
( 03-444 9775;
www.olddoctorsresidence.co.nz
; 58 Derwent St; r/ste $275/325; )
Old
doctors take note: this is how to reside! Sitting behind a pretty garden, this gorgeous
1870s house offers two luxurious guest rooms and a lounge where wine and nibbles are
served of an evening. The suite has a sitting room and an en suite bathroom (with a fab-
ulous make-up desk). The smaller room's bathroom is accessed from the corridor.
Black Forest Café
CAFE $
( 03-444 9820; 7 Derwent St; mains $10-17; 9am-4pm)
Fresh baking and good coffee
feature at this cafe. Inside, stone walls, bright colours and warm polished wood create a
pleasant ambience. The wide-ranging menu includes bagels, panini and creamy smooth-
ies made from Central Otago fruit.
Information
Ernslaw One Forestry Office
( 03-444 9995;
www.ernslaw.co.nz/naseby-recreational-
owned Naseby Forest. Call in for maps of walking tracks and mountain bike trails.
Naseby Information & Crafts
(
03-444 9961; Derwent St;
11am-2pm Sun, Mon & Fri, to
4pm Sat)
Getting There & Away
The Ranfurly-Naseby Rd leaves SH85 4km north of Ranfurly. There's no public trans-
port and cyclists should factor in a 12km detour from the Rail Trail. From Naseby, you
