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‘I’m going for it’: The spontaneous move to a tiny Central Otago gold rush village

The cottage looks like it has been there for generations.

Alan Granville
Last updated: 17 February 2026 | 3 min read
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A modern cottage with historic charm is for sale in the Central Otago gold rush village of Cambrians. Built in 2007, the home beautifully mimics 19th-century style with its stone and corrugated iron exterior.

The property includes a two-bedroom main cottage and a separate outbuilding with a garage and an upstairs bedroom, previously used as an Airbnb. Set on a large section, it offers private entertaining areas, a spa, and access to the nearby Oteake Conservation Park.

The combination of stone and corrugated iron strongly evoke the era of gold mining.

The living room is a favourite for Golder.

The kitchen has a coal range.

Plenty of good nights and outdoor BBQs have been enjoyed.

The separate outbuilding has been used as an Airbnb.

The spa has been used to watch the big skies in the region.

The cottage was built in 2007.

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