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Some say that Dunedin is more Scottish than Scotland! Watch the “scarfies” as they scurry around the vibrant university campus and browse the bookshops in the central city Octagon.
Out on the Peninsular you will be captivated by the Royal Albatross colony. There are marvellous penguin watching opportunities too.
Inland, you could try cycling the Central Otago Rail Trail or take the stunning backcountry trip via Dansey’s Pass and Naseby. This is rugged pioneer gold mining country steeped in history with spectacular scenery to entrance you.
The elegant town of Oamaru features some of New Zealand’s best examples of 19th centurary architecture. Oamaru is also renowned for its penguin colonies and was the town in which the author Jant Frame grew up. Oamaru is almost certainly the town of "Waimaru" in her writings.
See the Moeraki Boulders and follow the Vanished World Fossil Trail.
Clyde
Prices from $220 to $290 per couple
One hour from Queenstown and Wanaka, two and half hours from Dunedin, 15 minute
The sweeping lawn and lovely old trees, which frame Hartley homestead, prepare one for the gracious accommodation within. A soak in the hot tub after a leisurely dinner in the village and the relaxation sets in well and truly. The mature fruit trees in the grounds, relics from Molyneaux Orchard, provide the preserves and jams served for breakfast at Hartley Homestead and the Pinot Noir vines at the rear of the property are in full production.
Euan has managed to renovate sympathetically, retaining the integrity of the building and providing the creature comforts guests expect which has gained them a 4 star Qualmark and Silver Enviro award.
There are two beautifully appointed bedrooms with guest lounge in the homestead and a very private super-king bed unit in the grounds.
Clyde is fast becoming a destination in its own right, it is the perfect place to spend at least a couple of nights either at the beginning or at the completion of the Otago Central Rail Trail and its proximity to wineries and ski fields makes it a perfect base summer or winter.
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