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Bendigo Historic Reserve
#64 Do - explore the ruins of the miners cottages in Welshtown in the Bendigo Historic Reserve. When gold was discovered in Otago, it...
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Burn Cottage Retreat
#63 Do - after waking to snow falling in Dunedin this morning, we hopped in the car and had a magical snowy drive through to Central...
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Soldiers' Memorial Highcliff Road
#62 Do - on a rather chilly morning, the stormy clouds and freezing wind added to the experience of the 10 minute walk up to the...
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No. 7 Balmac
#61 Drink - today I found a cosy corner for a yummy green smoothie at No.7 Balmac. The sun beams into this great wee spot in the suburbs,...
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Pasta d'Oro
#60 Eat - locally made pasta by Pasta d'Oro. Established by Vito Iannece and Penny Dawson back in 1987, it's made in Kaikorai Valley,...
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Spelt Bakery
#59 Eat - Baked goods from Spelt Bakery on Highgate. Today I popped in and bought one of their famous baguettes, a spelt loaf (it was...
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Harbour Cycleway
#58 Do - a late afternoon ride along the harbour cycleway. Nearing the end of a perfect blue sky day, it was great to see so many people...
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Writers and Readers Festival
#57 Do - I love to read so it was fantastic to attend the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival this weekend. The festival had over 80...
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103 The Store Roxburgh
#56 Eat - we always have to pop in for a mousetrap and a classic ham sandwich from 103 The Store in Roxburgh. One of our favourite stops...
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Inga Ford Soap
#55 Buy - locally handcrafted soap that smell so deliciously good by Inga Ford and her partner Mark. They have been making soap for...