Wedderburn Cottages

13/04/2026

April - Our busiest time of the year!

Many people choose to do the rail trail at this time of year thanks to the stable temperatures, stunning autumn colours, and the timing of the school holidays.

It’s one of our busiest periods, with a real buzz around the place — but that’s how we like it!

10/01/2026

25 years of the trail! Enter to win a night in Wedderburn

Official site of the Otago Central Rail Trail. New Zealand's Original Great Ride, open all year round. Enjoy Central Otago's big skies, distinctive landscape and famous "Southern Hospitality".

01/12/2025

Great day out on our Golf Course. A long time tradition hosting the Speights golf tournament - after a few years off great to see it back again! Look forward to next year!

13/05/2024

Horses replaced cycles at the cottages this weekend as we hosted the Central Otago Combined Hunt. A great weekend.

15/03/2024

From one extreme to the other in Wedderburn!

23/08/2023

Great to see the trail being recognised as a Tripadvisor travellers choice winner.

Throughout our many years of hosting visitors along the trail and witnessing the enjoyment that comes with such a unique experience - it comes as no surprise that it is a such a highly regarded trail.

The Lake Dunstan Trail and Otago Central Rail Trail are TripAdvisor 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award Winners.

12/12/2022

07/12/2022

The Emerson's Brewery Mackaiser launch is happening tomorrow right here at Wedderburn Cottages on our golf course!

The Country will be broadcasting live from the Emerson’s tiny pub and Silver Fern Farms will be on the BBQ. There is open entry on the day so come join us for a refreshment and/or a round of golf!

30/11/2022

Our recent feature in the Angus New Zealand magazine.

For those of you who may not know, Wedderburn Cottages is a component to our generational family farming operation here at Wedderburn and sits within our ‘Wedderburn block’ as a part of Penvose Farms. The article gives insight into our journey into tourism, our bull stud Penvose Angus and our family at Penvose Farms.

10/08/2022

The yearly Wedderburn under snow has come just under a month earlier than when we posted this last year! Temperatures diving well below 0 have been keeping everyone on their toes! ☃️