Saint Andrew’s Day at Toitū
In Toitū today I was lucky to hear Dougall Mackay pipe his way through the galleries to mark Saint Andrew’s Day, acknowledging our city’s...
The Ceiling at St Patrick’s
St Patrick’s Basilica in Oamaru. I had the opportunity to pop inside and see this lovely building as I drove north on Thursday. Completed...
Queens Gardens
An evening walk through Queens Gardens on Tuesday, where almost 4000 named crosses stand for the Otago and Southland soldiers who died...
Thomas Tobin - Arrowtown
The remains of the Tobin’s cottage in Arrowtown. Thomas Tobin was an Irishman who came to New Zealand when gold was found in the Arrow...
Holmes Wharf Oamaru
Holmes Wharf in Oamaru. A day trip to Waimate yesterday included a few stops along the way, including strolling this historic wharf....
Autumnal Arrowtown
#Do - Arrowtown in autumn 🍂 Apparently early settlers and gold miners noticed the town was relatively devoid of trees. So in 1867...
The Exchange
#Do - A jog through the city centre on sunrise this morning. This is The Exchange - where there was once an incredible old building...
Matakaea Reserve
#Do - The short detour to see the New Zealand fur seal, kekeno, at the Matakaea Reserve (Shag Point). Only 5 minutes drive off State...
That Wanaka Tree
#Do - An early morning jog along the Wanaka lakefront, a stunning time of the day to see #thatwanakatree as I went by. The crooked willow...
Sunday Coffee with a View
#351 Do - Mount Cargill as our morning coffee spot. We cheated slightly and drove to the top! Having only ever walked or jogged the track...
