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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.
Kurow
477 Gards Road, 10kms east of Kurow, 13kms west of Duntroon.
Glenmac is a 4000 acre hll country farm situated in the scenic Waitaki Valley (inland from Oamaru and near to Kurow).
A working farm running Merino sheep and beef cattle.
Farm activities are seasonal.
Available either on farm or nearby are -
Four wheel drive farm tour, great tramping and mountain bike tracks, river swimming in summer. Near to golf course, river or lake fishing (guide available), tramping, winery visit, fossil trail , Duntroon wetlands, lakes and rivers. On Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail.
The comfortable Farmhouse rooms are either ensuite or shared bathroom, double, queen or single beds with electric blankets. Tariff includes Bed and Breakfast with Dinner and lunch available by prior arrangement.
"The Quarters" is separate Self contained accommodation with five rooms, comfortable beds, TV, electric blankets. Suitable for groups, families or individuals.
Full kitchen, shower, toilet , lounge with Freeview TV.
Facilities for motor homes.
Wonderful opportunities for photographers and artists to capture some of the country scenes.
Home cooked meals. Friendly country hospitality. A home away from home.
We also cater lunch for groups with other visit options available.
Please contact us for a full quotation for your stay and for any further information. Very happy to help.
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