The Central App is giving you the chance to win an exclusive prize to Eat.Taste.Central "Staycation" with two night’s staying at Carrick Winery & Vineyards, drinks and meals and E-Bike rental to explore the stunning Lake Dunstan Trail and valued at over $1200

Entry is limited to one (1) per person and closes midnight October 7, 2021. Tell your friends, tell your family - they just might take you if they win!

The prize must be redeemed the weekend of October 15/16, 2021. Continue reading, and check the terms and conditions to apply for the competition at the end of this article. .

Eat.Taste.Central (E.T.C) is Tourism Central Otago’s annual celebration of the region’s food, wine, beverage, venues and producers is looking for a point of difference for this year’s incarnation.

The month-long celebration of all things food and drink has established such a strong presence locally and nationally over the last four years, E.T.C. Campaign Manager Anthony Longman says.

“It is the perfect conduit to inspire people to get out and about enjoying our venues, hospitality and food offerings in these challenging times,” Anthony says.

Anthony says the regional menu currently has 60 dishes, events and experiences on offer. With people’s choice and judges awards back this year and designed to champion our people.

If you need a break, this is your opportunity to enjoy good quality food and drink, take in some activities, or simply laze in the spring sunshine.

Vicki McLean, Managing Director of The Central App, says the app is proud to sponsor this event as it focuses on keeping it local while attracting new people to our region. 

“It is also a reminder of the great produce we have in our backyard, the local suppliers who provide this to our local restaurants and cafes, and the restaurants and cafe business owners who employ local people,” Vicki says. 

“It's everything Central, so it gels with our app philosophy which is about sharing 'Everything Central Otago' to our local people and our regular visitors.”

The Central App have Eat.Taste.Central live button where you can go to check out all the options throughout Central Otago, such as events, vineyards, and restaurants.

“We are pretty fortunate to still be able to have this event, when so many others have needed to cancel or postpone due to Covid,” Vicki says. 

“The food concept from Paddock to Plate supports so much of what we are about, and we can bring those stories to life throughout this month-long event. 

“Trying some of these dishes, fine wines from our local produce suppliers - it’s a bit of a try before we buy - then uncover the places we can go to shop for some of the local produce after the event".

Vicki says Eat.Taste.Central is a good reason to get out of our homes and celebrate everything that is Central.

Full details of dishes, venues, events, how to vote and awards are online at www.eattastecentral.co.nz, and in it's own section on The Central App.

Eat.Taste.Central is now on and runs through to 25 October 2021.

Your chance to win

Featuring two night’s stay at Carrick Winery & Vineyards, and the option of biking the Lake Dunstan Trail, the prize will see two people enjoy four meals at three local restaurants across two days. 

What better way to spend a weekend? 

To enter, simply click on here Win a staycation,and you’re in.