Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-472 8496;
www.horseriding-dunedin.co.nz
;
207 Aramoana Rd; treks $80-160)
Horse treks include
thrilling beach rides and farm treks.
Sleeping
Billy Brown's
MAP
( 03-472 8323;
www.billybrowns.co.nz
;
423 Aramoana Rd, Hamilton Bay; dm/d $30/75)
On a farm 5km fur-
ther along the road from Port Chalmers, this hostel has magnificent views across the har-
bour to the peninsula. There's a lovely rustic shared lounge with cosy wood-burner, and
plenty of retro vinyl to spin. If you're not comfortable with big dogs, look elsewhere.
HOSTEL
Getting There & Away
On weekdays, 15 buses travel between Dunedin's Cumberland St and Port Chalmers, with
two additional services on Friday nights (adult/child $4.70/2.70). On Saturdays this re-
duces to 11, and on Sundays to three.
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Otago Peninsula
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The Otago Peninsula has the South Island's most accessible diversity of wildlife. Al-
batross, penguins, fur seals and sea lions are some of the highlights, as well as rugged
countryside, wild walks, beaches and interesting historical sites. Despite a host of tours
exploring the peninsula, the area maintains its quiet rural air. Call into the Dunedin i-SITE
(
Click here
)
for brochures and maps, or visit
www.otago-peninsula.co.nz
.
Sights
Royal Albatross Centre & Fort Taiaroa
MAP
( 03-478 0499;
www.albatross.org.nz
;
Taiaroa Head; 11.30am-dusk)
Taiaroa Head, at the peninsula's
northern tip, has the world's only mainland royal albatross colony, along with a late-19th-
WILDLIFE RESERVE
