Tunnel Beach Walkway – Dunedin

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.

Tavora Reserve

Are you looking for a pleasant walk (about an hour) with amazing scenery, fur seals and possibly yellow eyed penguins?  Then head to Tavora Reserve.

Akatore River Mouth

The Akatore River mouth is a popular spot for us and our dogs.  We often take the dogs there for a walk for us, a walk, swim and a bath for the dogs.

Tiger Moth Flight over Wanaka

A few years ago, Graham surprised me with a unique and unforgettable birthday present – a voucher for a breathtaking flight in a Tiger Moth with Classic Flights in the picturesque town of Wanaka. We waited for a fine weekend and found a nice spot to park the caravan for the weekend about halfway between…

Nugget Point Light House

The Nugget Point lighthouse is a must see if you are visiting the Catlins. Nugget Point  is one of the  most  distinctive landforms  along the Otago coast.  It’s a steep headland with a lighthouse and a scattering of rocky islets (The Nuggets).

Catlins Heads

The Catlins Heads is located across the Catlins river mouth from Surat Bay. A great walk along the beach and rocks with amazing rock formations.

Surat Bay – Catlins

Surat Bay in the Catlins is a quiet, peaceful and beautiful spot. Home to many sea lions  and native birds, all of which can be viewed in their natural environment.

Macaulay Hut

A few years ago we went on very interesting trip to the Macaulay Hut in the Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park. This hut is 17km up the Macaulay River and access is by 4WD vehicles, walking or mountain biking. Cross the Macaulay River at the ford and look out for the DOC signs on the riverbed directing…

St Bathans

The former gold and coal mining town of St Bathans,  lies deep in the heart of the Maniototo. In 1887 St Bathans was a bustling town with around 2,000 miners. Mining has long ceased, and it’s now a tranquil holiday retreat. Some of the buildings from the gold mining era remain today and little else has been…