Hyde
New Zealand · OtagoNZ
Town in Otago, New Zealand
Hyde is a locality in Otago, New Zealand, located in the Strath-Taieri. It is close to the northern end of the Rock and Pillar Range on State Highway 87 between Middlemarch and Ranfurly. Hyde is best known as the site of the Hyde railway disaster of 4 June 1943, in which 21 people were killed when an express train on the Otago Central Railway derailed at high speed in a cutting near the town. At the time, it was the worst railway accident in New Zealand's history; it has only been passed by the Tangiwai disaster of 24 December 1953, which claimed the lives of 151 people. The site of the Hyde disaster can now be walked as part of the Otago Central Rail Trail and a monument, a 2.5 m high cairn, stands as a memorial to the victims.
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- -45.300, 170.250
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Hyde
Travellers heading to Otago, New Zealand will find Hyde, a place. Plan around adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Hyde
Adventure in Hyde
(1)Under adventure, Hyde is tagged with Escape Room. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hyde.
Getting there & around
Small places like Hyde are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Otago. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Hyde that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hyde known for?
- Hyde, in Otago, New Zealand, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Hyde?
- Recorded activities in Hyde include Escape Room. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Hyde located?
- Hyde is located in Otago, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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