Dunedin And Otago – World Travel

Waitaki Valley Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:21:35 +0000

The flat-bottomed pastoral Waitaki Valley is a little-travelled route but includes some unique sights and scenery between the turn-off at SH1 and Omarama. Predominantly farmland, bordered by increasingly impressive hills as you near the Alps, the valley is also a blokes’ paradise, known to all red-blooded Kiwi males as a place to shoot ducks, catch trout and salmon, water ski on the strikingly blue hydrolakes, and marvel at their associated hydroelectric engineering wonders. All that and some great Pinot Noirs too. Woof! This is a possible route to Wanaka/Queenstown if you’re heading south, or to Twizel and Mt Cook if you’re heading north.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

After following SH83 almost to Duntroon, detour left at the signposted turn-off to Danseys Pass. Just on your left, under an impressive limestone overhang on a hill with great views to the mountains, you’ll find the Maraewhenua Maori rock paintings.The charcoal-and-ochre paintings date back several centuries, tracing everything from pre-European hunting to sailing ships, as well as tributes to the ancient god Supergroove.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Waitaki Valley New Zealand’]

Otago Peninsula Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:21:35 +0000

With the most easily accessible variety of wildlife on the South Island, Otago Peninsula is a near compulsory excursion unless you hate animals. Albatross, penguins, fur seals and sea lions are all to be found here, along with some rugged countryside, wild walks and beaches, and interesting historical sites. Despite the host of tours that have consequently made the peninsula their stomping ground, the area maintains its quiet rural air. For an overview, pick up the Otago Peninsula brochure and map from the Dunedin i-SITE and check out www.otago-peninsula.co.nz.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Otago Peninsula New Zealand’]

Omarama Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:21:35 +0000

At the head of the Waitaki Valley, surrounded by mountain ranges, the Omarama area is at the centre of fabulous landscapes. The bizarre moonscape of the Clay Cliffs (admission $5) is the result of two million years of erosion on layers of silt and gravel that were exposed along the active Osler fault line. The cliffs are on private land; the turn-off is 3.5km north of Omarama, then it’s another 10km on unsealed road.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

See where the wool in your fancy new Icebreaker top came from. Wrinkly Rams (03-438 9751; www.thewrinklyrams.co.nz; SH8; adult/child/family $20/10/50; 2 or 3 shows daily 10.30am-4.30pm) does 30-minute stage shows of merino sheep being shorn using both modern and traditional methods, along with a sheep-dog show. A BBQ lunch is included. Attached is one of the town’s better restaurants.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Omarama New Zealand’]

Oamaru Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:21:35 +0000

Nothing moves very fast in Oamaru: tourists saunter, locals languish and penguins waddle. Even the chosen forms of transportation – penny-farthings and steam trains – reflect an unhurried pace. For travellers, the town focuses mostly on penguins and the historic district, but eccentric gems such as the South Island’s yummiest cheese factory, cool galleries and a peculiar live-music venue are other distractions.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

A questionably glamorous history of refrigerated-meat shipping made Oamaru prosperous enough in the 19th century to build the imposing limestone buildings that grace the town today. Oamaru also has an affinity with the arts that may well be rooted in its claim to Janet Frame, but extends to a lively arty and crafty community today, including Donna Dementé, whose works can be seen at the Grainstore Gallery.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Oamaru New Zealand’]

North Otago And Waitaki Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:21:35 +0000

The broad, braided Waitaki River rushes across the northern boundary of Otago, setting the boundary with the one-eyed Cantabrians to the north. South of the river on the coast lies Oamaru, a town of penguins and penny-farthings that’s worthy of a day or two of your time. The Waitaki Valley itself is an alternative route inland, featuring freaky rock formations, Maori rock paintings and ancient fossils. Good sources of information on the area are www.tourismwaitaki.co.nz and www.waitaki.net.nz.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’North Otago And Waitaki New Zealand’]

Dunedin And The Otago Peninsula Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:21:35 +0000

Nestled at the end of Otago Harbour, Dunedin captures the hearts of locals and travellers alike. It’s a surprisingly artsy town, and has more great bars and eateries than its small size deserves. If you can unglue yourself from the city’s live music and café scene, the rugged Otago Peninsula and northern harbour provide easy day trips (or longer), and are rich with wildlife and outdoor activities.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Dunedin And The Otago Peninsula New Zealand’]

Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:21:35 +0000

Coastal Otago, and its one major city, Dunedin, has attractions both urban and rural, offering travellers a chance to escape the crowds of Queenstown, party down in the South Island’s coolest city, and get up close and personal with the island’s most accessible wildlife.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

The heart of Otago is Dunedin, long credited as New Zealand’s indie musical heartland and definitive student party town. With a plateful of fabulous restaurants and cafés, it’s also a great place to lay off the two-minute noodles and indulge your stomach. From its stately train station (one of many grand old Victorian buildings in town), you can catch the famous Taieri Gorge Railway inland, or continue further on NZ’s greatest bike trail, the Otago Central Rail Trail.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Dunedin And Otago New Zealand’]

Dunedin Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:21:35 +0000

Dunedin’s compact little town centre is a comfortable blend of the historic and the contemporary, reflected in its alluring museums, tempting cafés and restaurants, and smorgasbord of bars. Weatherboard houses ranging from stately to ramshackle pepper its hilly suburbs, and nicely preserved bluestone Victorian buildings are dotted throughout the centre. The country’s oldest university provides an energy that might otherwise be missing, and drives a thriving theatre, live-music and – it must be said – drinking scene.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

The city and its surrounds also support a collection of activities and tours, many of which centre on the wildlife of the nearby Otago Peninsula. Dunedin is an easy city to while away a few days, and more than a few travellers find themselves staying here longer than they expected as they recover from the noise, adrenaline and crowds of Queenstown.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Dunedin New Zealand’]

Cromwell Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:21:35 +0000

There’s a couple of really good reasons to visit Cromwell: the sweet little historic precinct near the lake, and to eat (and eat, and eat). Courtesy of great local farms and orchards the little town has way more than its fair share of great eateries. If you’re passing through on your way east to Dunedin or west to Queenstown, it’s worth stopping here for lunch. Oh, and a third reason: take a photo of yourself the beside spectacularly ugly giant fruit salad at the entrance to town.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

Inside the town’s monstrous shopping mall is the Cromwell i-SITE (03-445 0212; cromwellvin@xtra.co.nz), with an abundance of local info and a disturbing stuffed sheep. Grab a copy of Walk Cromwell, which covers some cool local mountain-bike and walking trails, including the nearby gold-rush ghost-town of Bendigo. Bikes can be hired from the nearby Cycle Surgery (03-445 4100; www.cyclesurgery.co.nz) for $35 per day.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Cromwell New Zealand’]

Clyde Dunedin And Otago New Zealand

WorldTravelDB.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:21:35 +0000

The little village of Clyde (www.clyde.co.nz) on the bank of the emerald green Clutha River looks more like a cute 19th-century gold-rush film set than a real town. Despite a recent influx of retirees (or perhaps because of them) Clyde retains a friendly, small-town feel, even when holidaymakers arrive in numbers over summer, and is a great place to chill out for a couple of days. It’s also one end of the Otago Central Rail Trail.

Read more for detail and Video tours from others.

Related Video clips below.

We uses YouTube API Services. https://www.worldtraveldb.com/youtubes-terms-of-service/

[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Clyde New Zealand’]