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This page is broken up into two areas, the first is travel information ( heading north and heading south, plus other information), it relates to information that is 'close' to Dunedin and that we find worth looking at (including travel times, great places to stop and check out and anything else that we find interesting) . The Second is general information about New Zealand (it has recommended Bed and breakfasts, links to art sites and gardens and anything else that we find might be of interest.)
Travel Information
Touring Route
Southern Scenic Route
Travel Times and Distances This link will give you travel times to almost any of the major cities/towns in New Zealand. I've made a summary of these below that relate to Dunedin only.
Dayout Travels Times
Travel times from Dunedin, average speed 70km/hour
Heading North Below are the activities that we find most enjoyable when heading north out of Dunedin.
Coastal Road (just out of Dunedin)- If you enjoy a nice coastal road then
there are a couple of additions to your trip north that might be of
interest. The previous owners (Karen and Paul) travelled this coast road one day and because it
was a business trip (i.e. they went for dinner at Moeraki, one has to check
out the food, it's part of the job) and while they where doing this they took travel
times. Of course you need to add in stop times but as far as travel goes
it only adds in another 50 minutes to your trip north (and can actually be
a really nice half day trip, travel out in the afternoon, have tea at Fleurs
Place, drive home via SH1)
Travel Times North Via Coast Road
Travel Times North Via State Highway One (SH1)
Moeraki and Moeraki Boulders (1 hour north of Dunedin)-
A little fishing village on the coast south of Oamaru (15 minutes south
from Oamaru or 1 hour north of Dunedin) has become famous for a geological
wonder on its windswept sands.
The Moeraki Boulders are huge spherical stones that are scattered over
the sandy beaches. You can find much more information at this link:
Moeraki Boulders. Of course its important
that the tide is out as you can reach the rocks a lot easier but they are
still really interesting even when the tide is in. The moeraki boulders are half way along the beach and at the south end of
the beach is the township (turn off where the boat is, it has a sign :) ).
Fleurs Place (1 hour north of Dunedin)- This is situated in the Moeraki township and has wonderful
food. We highly recommend it and if it's a nice day you can sit upstairs
on the deck and look over the fishing port, beach and sea. Opens at 9am
in winter and early in summer and goes untill midnight. Full details can
be found at their web site : Fleurs Place
Oamaru (1 hour 15 minutes north of Dunedin)- We really enjoy the historic
part of town that is being upgraded into a shopping/art area. You can find
this at the south end of the main street.
More details to come :) . Of course there are many other things to see
and do, this web site is pretty good :
Visit Oamaru
Seals just Past Kaikoura - A few minutes north of Kaikoura there is a sign
that says watch for seals. Not only is this a wonderful piece of coastline
but you can now stop and get some great views of seals on the rocks just
below the main highway.
Kaikoura - Well known for whale watching. Here is a web site that looks,
pretty extensive Kaikoura
Heading South When heading south we find that most people are either going to the catlins or to Te Anau. These are the things that we recommend:
Southern Scenic Route
The Southern Scenic Route actually goes through the catlins to invercargill
and then continues on to Te Anau. You don't have to do all the way via this
route as it does take a few extra hours drive time. We have flyers that list all the great stops along the way and a book showing some of the views and background. If you have time its a great place to explore.
Eastern Southland Gallery
This little gallery is great. Amazing to find such high quality art in the deep south.
Eastern Southland Gallery
Mandeville Airfield
If you are into restored old planes then this is the place to go. Unfortunately
it seems to be closed everything we pass, but it does offer flights and
I've heard they have good coffee. Check it out, I know that we will be :)
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General Information
Our Favourite New Zealand Bed and Breakfasts
Tikapa Moana lodge.
Nestled between the beautiful Coromandel and Hunua Ranges,
Tikapa Moana Lodge is located on the Seabird Coast of New Zealand's vital Firth of Thames ecosystem.
Situated just 75 kms south of Auckland, Bill and Marilyn's place is a wonderful
spot to chill out at instead of being in Auckland its self.
The Boot, we have not stayed here but have been to the
cafe (which has wonderful food) and The Boot looked great from the outside :)
Gardening
Heritage Roses
Annual Rhododendron Festival in Dunedin
Vintage Gardens
New Zealand Art
Art Find
Art Gallery New Zealand
Art Land - New Zealand Art Prints
Art NZ
Cardno Creations
Otago Arts Guide
Orbit Jewellery
Great jewellery - check it out :)
Zeroland - New Zealand Art & Culture
General
Dream of Kiwi
AA New Zealand Travel Map
Overseas Bed and Breakfasts
Maui Vacation Rentals- Garden Gate offers an elegant, but affordable vacation rental option in west Maui, Hawaii.
Your hosts Jenny, and her son, Jake
165 Maitland Stree Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Phone +64 (03) 474 5002, Fax +64 (03) 474 5002
www.citysanctuary.co.nz
Contact :
info@citysanctuary.co.nz
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