CENTRAL OTAGO REAP in the MANIOTOTO DISTRICT

Geography

Ranfurly is a small rural service township, based on the Maniototo Plain. 

The population of the town is 800, drawing from a large rural population around 1800. Always sharply defined, the seasons of the Maniototo feature hot dry summers, beautiful autumn colours and cold, dry winters that herald a crisp clear spring.

Many of the towns buildings were constructed in the 1950's in the simple modernist Art Deco style, which is appreciated today with Rural Art Deco, a refurbishment of the old buildings and Festival held every February.

Although isolated, the Maniototo has a warm community spirit and numerous summer and winter activities including: curling, fishing, mountain biking, forest walks, the Central Otago Rail Trail and ice skating.

Early Childhood Education Services

• Ranfurly Playcentre
  
• Ranfurly Toddlers Group
  
• Ranfurly Plunket Playgroup
• Maniototo Toy Library
• Pre-school Correspondence
• Mainly Music