Bannockburn App

Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand— wineries, Cycle Trails, walks, arts, wildlife and gold-rush history. Your local guide.

The Bannockburn App is a guide for the village of Bannockburn in Central Otago, New Zealand — one of the most historically layered and naturally extraordinary corners of the South Island.

Whether you're a visitor arriving for the first time or a local who has lived beside the sluicings for decades this app has a rich tapestry of information, stories, and if you are visiting this is a must have for your stay!

EXPLORE An interactive map of Bannockburn with walking trails, wineries, artist studios, heritage sites, and practical places — all in one view. Get in-app walking and driving directions to anywhere on the map.

TRAILS Trail conditions, distances, and direct links to trail maps for the Bannockburn Sluicings, Mount Difficulty, Long Gully, and surrounding networks. Current weather from WeatherKit so you can plan your walk.

VILLAGE The local business directory — cafés, wineries, accommodation, services — with open/closed status at a glance.

ARTS What's on at Coronation Hall, Arts Central, and Bannockburn's working artist studios. Links to book, contact artists directly, and add events to your calendar.

NATURE A field guide to Bannockburn's birds, mammals, fish, plants, insects, and reptiles — illustrated with photos, conservation status, and bird call recordings. Species range from the endemic New Zealand Falcon and Otago Skink to the introduced Chukar and Californian Quail.

HISTORY Fourteen historical identities — Māori, European settlers, Chinese gold miners, and pioneering women — told through GPS-anchored stories and five immersive audio books narrating the gold rush, the sluicings, Quartzville, Carricktown, and the transition to farming and vines.

3D LANDSCAPE An interactive three-dimensional terrain model of the entire Bannockburn basin built from real elevation data. Drag to rotate, and follow the eight trail networks as overlays across the landscape.

The app works best with a connection but all text and locally bundled audio is available offline.