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Otago landforms

Otago is dominated by the ranges and basins of Central Otago. They are flanked by mountains to the west, and by coastal plains, the Catlins hill country and the volcanic Otago Peninsula to the east.

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Malcolm McKinnon. 'Otago region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/otago-region/2/1