Otago

Otago

A large region occupying much of the Canterbury plains with Dunedin the major city. It is becoming increasingly renowned for grape growing and wine making - Pinot Noir especially. Dunedin has a fine harbour which on one side is defined by the Otago Peninsula, a terrific mix of hills, beaches, farmland and Nature Reserves.

I spent three nights in Dunedin and used the opportunity to have a look around the city and explore the Otago Peninsula.

	The Moeraki Boulders. Curiously spherical balls of rock that have eroded out of the cliff face. A popular tourist attraction a short distance north of Dunedin.
	Summertime, but the grass was clearly well-watered with the colour of finest emerald. Cows seem happy with that too!
	A farm with recently cut and baled hay. I have a thing about hay bales!
	Parakaunui Falls. Low water flow but nice to see.
	The Dunedin Train Station and impressive gardens out front
	A look along the train station platform late in the day
	A fine scene at the Dunedin Botanic Gardens
	Tautuku Bay - one of the many scenic parts of the Otago coastline
	McLean Falls - a falls in three sections. Popular for sightseeing and a cool dip
	One of the less common forms of camp accommodation seen on my journey
	The Pyramids and the Okia Nature Reserve
	Hexagonal basalt columns visible in the left-hand Pyramid above
	A cypress tree sculpted by the prevailing wind