Otago Peninsula

From the Otago Peninsula tourist brochure:

The Otago Peninsula, stretching along the southern edge of the Otago harbour is an easy drive from central Dunedin.  A wonderfully scenic drive will see you passing by lush green pastures, small bays and inlets, sandy beaches, rugged hills and volcanic landforms.  So near to a major city center, yet so far removed from the hectic pace of city living.

The Otago Peninsula is one of New Zealand's most renowned eco tourism areas.  There are unique opportunities to view a remarkable range of wildlife including Royal Albatross, rare yellow-eyed penguins, a variety of seals, water and wading birds.

Explore Otago Peninsula's well preserved, colourful history.  Larnach Castle, Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and the the Disappearing Gun are highlights of any visit to the Otago Peninsula.

Discover the talents of current residents when you visit the galleries, studio and craft shops that dot the small townships and roads of Otago Peninsula.

Otago Peninsula's Cafes and restaurants offer a great selection of fine cuisine at reasonable prices and the opportunity to sample some of NZ's award winning wines.

A variety of accommodation styles to suit all budgets at a Bed and Breakfasts, Farmstays, Homestays, Motels, and Self-Contained units, Cottages, Backpackers, Lodges, and Camping Grounds.

A round tour of the Otago Peninsula is approximately 64km.  You may choose to travel the harbourside road out to Taiaroa Heads and return to Dunedin via the high road.  Highcliff Road offers magnificent views.

There are a number of optional detours and walks for those with time to spare - and that time is always well spent.  Wildlife and their natural habitats are precious and access to tracks and view areas is given with permission of landowners.  As the saying goes - take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.