- Note that the ticket exchange area is near the lakefront. Try not to go to the realNZ inside, as they'll give you a sour look (and it's probably not their job to do so). - The queue for boarding the boat is next to the restaurant on the lakefront, as shown in the photo. We arrived quite late, so there weren't many seats once we boarded the boat, but that wasn't a problem. We were able to tour the facilities and get an introduction to the history of steamships. - Alcohol, drinks, and some food are available on board, and there's a surcharge for paying with credit cards. - Those who plan to have a BBQ will dine at the restaurant ashore upon arrival. It's a buffet, and the first order is divided into sections. You can choose from chicken, pork, fish, lamb, and even venison. The desserts are also good, with a variety of cheese options. However, the waiters aren't very quick to replenish the dishes, and sometimes even seem to stop replenishing them later. 🤣 The food is put away, which is a bit different from a buffet in Taiwan. - After about 1-1.5 hours of eating, you can go to the nearby ranch to watch the sheep show and then explore the ranch. 20-30 minutes later, you'll board the boat for the return trip. There was a live piano performance on the boat, and I even got a lyrics booklet so I could sing along on the second floor! It was super fun and heartwarming.
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Otago Weather and climate
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Otago year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 47–56°F, cool climate with occasional showers, but generally pleasant. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable trousers and sweater.
Summer (December–February): Average 58–60°F, mild climate, sunny, but relatively high rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor activities, camping, exploring Otago's natural scenery. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable trousers.
Autumn (June–August): Average 42–44°F, cold climate, relatively low rainfall, but higher rainfall in July. Common activities: Indoor activities, visiting museums, wine tasting at wineries. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, scarf, hat, gloves.
Winter (September–November): Average 48–54°F, mild climate, rainfall varies, higher rainfall in October. Common activities: Spa relaxation, skiing (depending on altitude and snow conditions), indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes.
Otago climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 51.4°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 907 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Otago monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
60.4°F
61.8
February
59.5°F
79.9
March
56.1°F
80.4
April
51.8°F
60.3
May
47.3°F
62.9
June
42.1°F
48.8
July
43.5°F
130.7
August
44.1°F
40.3
September
48°F
64
October
50.4°F
113.5
November
54.5°F
70.9
December
58.5°F
93.5
Otago weather for the next seven days
11/20
Thursday
Sunny
70.9°F/47.7°F
11/21
Friday
Moderate rain
63.9°F/46.4°F
11/22
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
52.6°F/44.4°F
11/23
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
61°F/45.5°F
11/24
Monday
Cloudy
61.6°F/41.4°F
11/25
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
65°F/45°F
11/26
Wednesday
Sunny
71°F/45.9°F
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