

Buckland’s Crossing
#319 Do - Buckland’s Crossing while the weather is still warm! It’s about a 30 minute drive north of Dunedin. Just before crossing the...


Lindsay Creek In Bethune’s Gully
#318 Do - Cooling off in the tiniest swimming hole in Lindsay Creek in Bethune’s Gully on a hot Dunedin day. Bliss! We really are having...


Union Co. Cafe Port Chalmers
#317 Eat/Buy/Do - Sit in a fabulous spot in the morning sun for a date scone and a chai latte at Union Co. cafe in Port Chalmers. In what...


Matanaka Farm
#316 Do - Stroll the short track through the trees and explore the historic Matanaka Farm (having peeked through the hole in the wooden...


Gathered Game Wild Venison Salami
#315 Eat - Wild venison salami by Gathered Game in Southland. Locally owned by Chris and Sally, their handmade product starts with wild...


The Scenic Route North
#314 Do - A road trip north taking the scenic route from Dunedin. First stop was the little seaside town, Karitane, with its isolated,...


Robbie’s Birthday
#313 Do - Celebrate the birthday of poet Robert Burns and the history of his bronze statue that sits so prominently in our city centre....


Blue Willow Blueberries
#312 Eat - Locally grown blueberries from Blue Willow Blueberries in Fairfield. Owned by Eric and Noreen, their blueberry field is part...


Purakaunui Inlet Track
#311 Do - Purakaunui Inlet Track. It is one stunning running trail. About a 25 minute drive from the city, I parked down Crescent St...


Tūhura’s Tropical Forest
#310 Do - Tūhura’s Tropical Forest butterfly house at the Otago Museum. It’s the home to over a thousand exotic butterflies, tarantulas,...