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Hocken Collections
#200 Do - a free tour of the Hocken Library and learn of all the treasure it holds! Born in England, Dr Thomas Morland Hocken arrived in...
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Flagstaff Hill
#197 Do - head up to Flagstaff Hill on a sunny Sunday morning and rest in the tussock! I jogged slowly (it is a tad steep at times) up to...
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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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The Good Oil
#181 Buy - a delicious smoothie from The Good Oil Cafe. Established in 2003, this busy cafe is locally owned by Bryan and Franny. They...
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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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Grahams Bush Scenic Reserve
#177 Do - Grahams Bush Scenic Reserve Track was my explore today. The native bush was beautiful with ferns being great protection from...
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Ross Creek Reservoir
#172 Do - walk or run the Ross Creek Reservoir tracks. The reservoir was designed by Ralph Donkin and completed using local stone and...