The Old Butchery

Back Blip from my hoilday

We stayed in Cromwell for two nights because John wanted to visited a few wineries in the area. Central Otago is a wine growing region on New Zealand's south island and well know for its Pinot Noir, which is one of Johns favourite wines.

We visited many winery's and also took a drive to Clyde where this shot was taken.
Clyde is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand. It is located on the Clutha River, between Cromwell and Alexandra.

Clyde grew up around the former settlement of Dunstan during the Central Otago goldrush of the 1860s. The town could once claim to be the most populous in New Zealand during the height of gold fever. The town's post office (and thus the town) was officially renamed from Dunstan to Clyde on 22 May 1865, after Lord Clyde.

Clyde is fast becoming known as a tourist haven. The location is particularly attractive to those visiting the region's many vineyards and orchards. The regional weather is particularly warm and dry during the summer months due to the rain shadow effect caused by the Southern Alps (given New Zealand's westerly winds). For more info