Otago is a leading region for tourism, superior wool production, winemaking, design and specialised manufacturing.

Regional highlights

World-renowned tourism
Centre of higher learning
High-value manufacturing
International container port

Areas of opportunity
Premium research, design and engineering
Otago presents investible opportunities in education and learning, design technology and niche manufacturing. The region’s university, polytechnic and support agencies partner to develop an export-focused cluster in design technology and niche manufacturing.
A global tourist hub
Otago is one of New Zealand’s premier adventure and ecotourism destinations. Further international investment in hotel and convention infrastructure is required to support the growing sector.
High quality fruit and wine
Otago is also recognised for its boutique red wines and stone fruit. A planned irrigation scheme will unlock further investment opportunities in horticulture and viticulture as well as associated food and beverage processing.