We did not really get to see Dunedin much as the weekend when we were there, it was their Labour long weekend. Most or should I say, all the shops were closed. Except for restaurants, the city was kind of quiet. We walked around this main shopping belt, practically window shopping.
barely any traffic on the road
Taking the light traffic situation, we decided to drive over to Dunedin penisula to see the only castle in Australasia.
Driving up the hilly & windy lane to Larnach castle is scary due to the steep narrow road, barely wide enough for 2 vehicles. My salutes to HB and his driving skill. If it was me, I definitely would have detour and play safe.
Larnach Castle, built in 1871 by Mr william James Mudie Larnach , a banker of Scottish descent. This is the only castle in NZ.
Entry to the castle & ground = NZ$27.00/pax
Entry to the castle's ground only = NZ$12.50/pax
We have seen castles/palaces in Europe, decided only to tour the ground/garden.
Anyway, in case we changed our mind, we can always pay the difference to view the castle interiors.
Was given a brochure, where informative details were given about the garden and its' plants/flowers.
suggested route to view/tour the garden
converted old stable into accommodation.
front facade of the Castle
Afer hiking down about 30minutes (and chasing goats as well as stepping on their 'droppings'), we arrrived to an deserted beach and the roaring ocean.
The wildlife only comes out to play during dusk :-(
this sand dune is caused by the strong ocean wind that carry the fine particles inland. The dune is about 200m inland and still growing.
suggested route to view/tour the garden
view of the bay
converted old stable into accommodation.
front facade of the Castle
The garden was in full bloom..pictures can be found in 'Colours of Spring'.
We continued on to Sandfly Bay, hoping to see some seals in action.
Afer hiking down about 30minutes (and chasing goats as well as stepping on their 'droppings'), we arrrived to an deserted beach and the roaring ocean.The wildlife only comes out to play during dusk :-(
this sand dune is caused by the strong ocean wind that carry the fine particles inland. The dune is about 200m inland and still growing.
these boys are going sand-surfing
these rocks have names, but cannot recalled them :-(
fresh dung
So up we went back the same trail, with sands in our shoes and dungs in my soles
I did the most unthinkable and unmentionable thing here in the bush, the wind was blowing, I was darn urgnet and there was none to be found.
When you are in Dunedin, the must see is BALDWIN STREET
According http://www.dunedin.nz.com/baldwin-street.aspx
This street is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the steepest street in the world. The street runs up the northern side of Signal Hill, a prominent hill overlooking Otago Harbour, at slopes of up to 1:2.86 (for 2.86m horizontal distance, a rise of 1m).
The steepness was unintentional; grids were laid out by surveyor Charles Kettle without proper regard for the terrain.
If that sounds too much, walk up in your own time. It takes about ten minutes, just to walk about 350 metres! But don't worry, there's a drinking fountain at the top.
it's recorded and recognised
emm..tat would be more than 45deg angle
This street is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the steepest street in the world. The street runs up the northern side of Signal Hill, a prominent hill overlooking Otago Harbour, at slopes of up to 1:2.86 (for 2.86m horizontal distance, a rise of 1m).
The steepness was unintentional; grids were laid out by surveyor Charles Kettle without proper regard for the terrain.
There are a couple of annual events held at Baldwin street, one being the Jaffa Race at the annual Cadbury Chocolate Carnival, where 30,000 Giant Jaffas, hard orange candies with a chocolate centre, are rolled down the street.
Another major event is the Baldwin Street Gutbuster, a race to the top and back down again.
If that sounds too much, walk up in your own time. It takes about ten minutes, just to walk about 350 metres! But don't worry, there's a drinking fountain at the top.
it's recorded and recognised
emm..tat would be more than 45deg angleNo, did not take the route up the road just to enjoy the free water fountain. Was just happy to look, gawk and enjoy the road from mine end of it.
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