Naseby is a small town, formerly a borough, in the Maniototo area of Central Otago, New Zealand. It is named after a village in Northamptonshire, England. Previous names of the township were Parker's, Hogburn and Mt Ida. The town catch phrase is "2000 feet above worry level" indicating its altitude. Naseby is 395 km from Christchurch and 143 km from Dunedin.
The historic precinct of Naseby, New Zealand
Naseby Athenǽum
Sign with the Naseby's phrase on it
The Maniototo Plain, usually simply known as The Maniototo, is an elevated inland region in Otago, New Zealand. The region roughly surrounds the upper reaches of the Taieri River and the Manuherikia River. It is bounded by the Kakanui Range to the north and the Rock and Pillar Range to the southeast. It has a harsh, dry climate, ranging from over 30 °C in mid-summer to -15 °C in mid-winter.
Looking southwest across the Maniototo towards Rough Ridge from near Ranfurly
The Kakanui Range dominates the eastern horizon of the Maniototo
Tussock landscape of the Oteake Conservation Park from the side of the Maniototo