Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Dunedin to Queenstown/Passing thru Alexandra


Today, we leave Dunedin for Queenstown, a drive of about 290km via Highway 1.
Passed thru Alexandra Town..yes, you got it, that's the surname of dwellers in this town.
It was founded during the Otago Gold Rush in the 18th century.





The 1958 steel truss arch bridge carrying State Highway 8 across the Clutha River at Alexandra. Beside it, stands the remainding towers of the wooden bridge that was swept away by flood.



Alexandra town from across Clutha River












Our brunch at Cafe Rossi on the main street


Yummy but fattening leh




Still on H1, we stopped at this gorgeous river, or known as the Kawarau in the Moari language.









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