mountain and valley. If it's raining, catch
a mid-day movie at Dorothy Browns Cine-
ma, relaxing in the huge, comfy seats of the
main theatre or the tiny Lounge.
Pan for gold in the Arrow River and won-
der at the humble shelters of the Chinese
Miners' Village, but when the sun finally
sets (at around 9 pm in February), it's time
to return to 21st century treasures and
abodes.
Behind the Blue Door you'll find the ir-
resistible shabby chic of a cosy, candlelit
bar, with an open fire an excellent selec-
tion of wines and cocktails and live music
on Wednesday evenings. Dinner awaits at
Saffron or Fan-Tan Kitchen & Bar next door,
the Fork & Tap, La Rumbla for tapas-style
food, or Slow Cuts for meaty deliciousness
and smashed potatoes.
Wine is undoubtedly Central Otago's mod-
ern-day gold and almost anything you try
