The East Otago area is rich in local history. Johnnie Jones, a well known merchant whaler, sealer and farmer, settled at Matanaka in the 1840 where his farm buildings still exist.
These farm buildings are the oldest still standing in New Zealand.
The East Otago area is rich in local history. Johnnie Jones, a well known merchant whaler, sealer and farmer, settled at Matanaka in the 1840 where his farm buildings still exist.
These farm buildings are the oldest still standing in New Zealand.