The Denniston Plateau is a great place to explore, history at every turn and a glimpse into what life would have been like in an isolated mining community. We had a great day here, it’s a must visit, near Westport on the South Island’s West Coast.
Have you seen the baby seals at Kaikoura? The nursery is at Ohau Stream Walkway about 20 minutes North of Kaikoura.
If you are looking for great walking or mountain bike tracks during the summer try Coronet Peak Ski field at Queenstown.
Another interesting Dunedin walk, climb the smaller pyramid for great views and see seals and sea lions on the beach.
Another flight, this time to Queenstown and TeAnau. What better way to spend an afternoon than fying over this amazing countryside, lakes, rivers and towns.
Stewart Island for lunch – what a good idea!
More magical Dunedin Beaches – Long Beach and Purakaunui Inlet. Only ten minutes drive from Port Chalmers or about 25 minutes from Dunedin City.
A flight around the Otago Harbour and Otago Peninsular
The tunnel beach walkway is 7.5 kilometres from the centre of Dunedin, a very short trip that will reward you with breathtaking scenery, sea-carved sandstone cliffs, secluded beaches, rock arches and caves.
Just north of Dunedin at Waikouaiti, the beach is a beautiful spot for a walk or a picnic. At the north end of the beach there is a road that leads to an interesting group of buildings known as Matanaka Farm. The five buildings are the oldest surviving farm buildings that are still in their original position in the…
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