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Central Otago Wild Thyme
#220 Do - the simple pleasure of walking through wild thyme in Central Otago. There is something about the combination of the warmth and...
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Fort Taiaroa
#216 Do - Tour the underground tunnels of Fort Taiaroa below the albatross colony at Taiaroa Head and see the world's only fully restored...
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Chingford Stables
#206 Do - visit the Chingford Stables in Chingford Park tucked away in the North East Valley. The original estate was named Chingford by...
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The Otago Peninsula Trust
#195 Do - celebrate the Otago Peninsula Trust's 50th birthday by exploring Glenfalloch Gardens beautifully lit up at night. The Trust...
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Cute Lambs
#190 Do - spring has arrived in Central Otago! It's a great time of the year to go rural as the countryside becomes a burst of colour and...
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Old Cromwell Reservoir
#189 Do - park at the Jackson Lookout just before reaching Cromwell and head up to the Old Cromwell Reservoir. Climb the steps, zig zag...
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Rialto Cinema History
#186 Do - as you head up the stairs of the Rialto Cinema, take a peek at the historic ceiling of what was a foyer in The New Empire De...
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Olveston
#180 Do - A guided tour of Olveston, the historic family home of businessman Mr David Theomin that was gifted to the City of Dunedin in...
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Aramoana Mole
#168 Do - today I walked the Mole! The Aramoana Mole is a 1.2km man-made breakwater constructed to keep the sediment carried by the...
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The Blue Door
#149 Do - find The Blue Door in Arrowtown. A super cosy, locally owned bar which opened 17 years ago. With an open fire, low ceiling,...