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Burt Munro
#145 Do - celebrate amazing locals of the past. On August 26th 1967, 68 year old Burt Munro broke a world speed record on his 47 year old...
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The Merchant of Clyde
#136 Eat - today we popped into The Merchant of Clyde cafe in the historic Olivers for a quick lunch stop on our way home. Originally...
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Lake Dunstan
#135 Do - jog the shoreline of Lake Dunstan. My morning jog the last couple of days has been a section of a trail north along the...
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Bannockburn Hotel
#134 Buy - a beer in the winter sun at the Bannockburn Hotel. Local husband and wife owners Andy and Anna bought this historic country...
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Caramilk and Mr Richard Hudson
#132 Do - celebrate locally made Caramilk and the start of our city's chocolate history. Richard Hudson (born Daniel Bullock) arrived in...
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War Hero - Archibald Baxter
#129 Do - attend Opera Otago's performance of War Hero at the Mayfair Theatre. War Hero is based on the interesting story of local man...
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Tokata Lighthouse
#128 Do - walk to the Nugget Point Lighthouse (aka Tokata Lighthouse) on sunrise in the Catlins. It's a short walk with beautiful coastal...
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Dunedin City Library
#126 Do - on another cold and wet winter day, when curling up with a book is a perfect idea (for those of us lucky to escape the...
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Snowman!
#116 Do - make a cute snowman on a snow day in Dunedin ⛄️ So much to love about this region, with so many weather extremes. An air...
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Nineteen Fathom Foul
#115 Do - I learnt a little bit of maritime history when checking out the 'Nineteen Fathom Foul' anchor at the Port Chalmers Centenary...