From Carrot Paddocks to Straight Up Carrot Gin
March 22, 2026
From Carrot Paddocks to Straight Up Carrot Gin -Ohakune's most famous crop
Anyone who has driven through Ohakune has probably seen the giant carrot standing proudly beside the road at Carrot Park. It’s a quirky landmark, but it represents something very real about the town’s history.Why carrots grow so well in OhakuneFor decades the fertile vol...
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