Bannockburn App
iOS Universel / Voyages
The Bannockburn App is a guide for the village of Bannockburn in Central Otago, New Zealand — one of the most historically layered and naturally extraordinary corners of the South Island.
Whether you're a visitor arriving for the first time or a local who has lived beside the sluicings for decades this app has a rich tapestry of information, stories, and if you are visiting this is a must have for your stay!
EXPLORE
An interactive map of Bannockburn with walking trails, wineries, artist studios, heritage sites, and practical places — all in one view. Get in-app walking and driving directions to anywhere on the map.
TRAILS
Trail conditions, distances, and direct links to trail maps for the Bannockburn Sluicings, Mount Difficulty, Long Gully, and surrounding networks. Current weather from WeatherKit so you can plan your walk.
VILLAGE
The local business directory — cafés, wineries, accommodation, services — with open/closed status at a glance.
ARTS
What's on at Coronation Hall, Arts Central, and Bannockburn's working artist studios. Links to book, contact artists directly, and add events to your calendar.
NATURE
A field guide to Bannockburn's birds, mammals, fish, plants, insects, and reptiles — illustrated with photos, conservation status, and bird call recordings. Species range from the endemic New Zealand Falcon and Otago Skink to the introduced Chukar and Californian Quail.
HISTORY
Fourteen historical identities — Māori, European settlers, Chinese gold miners, and pioneering women — told through GPS-anchored stories and five immersive audio books narrating the gold rush, the sluicings, Quartzville, Carricktown, and the transition to farming and vines.
3D LANDSCAPE
An interactive three-dimensional terrain model of the entire Bannockburn basin built from real elevation data. Drag to rotate, and follow the eight trail networks as overlays across the landscape.
The app works best with a connection but all text and locally bundled audio is available offline.
Quoi de neuf dans la dernière version ?
• Village business detail pages now show 3 action buttons only (Call · Directions · Share)
• Artist photos for all three Bannockburn studio artists now load from bundled assets — no network required, no expiry
• Tapping an artist card opens their website directly in Safari within the app (no start-page flash)
• Explore map: trail legend info button enlarged for easier tapping
