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can be seen including a rare Dragonfly. Flights are also offered in a 1930s Tiger
1558 Waimea Hwy, SH94; lunch $12-26, dinner $27-45)
is a bright and breezy place for a meal.
See
www.gorenz.com
for more on Gore.
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The Catlins
The most direct route between Invercargill and Dunedin is via SH1. The pastoral scenery
is pretty, but not as spectacular as the SH92 route via the Catlins coast. The Catlins is an
enchanting region, combining lush farmland, native forests, usual coastal landmarks and
empty beaches, bushwalks and wildlife-spotting opportunities. On a clear summer's day
it is a beauty to behold. In the face of an Antarctic southerly it's an entirely different
kettle of fish. Good luck.
, which travels swiftly through from Dunedin three days a week. By far the best way to
explore the area is with your own wheels. It's a slow-going route, with plenty of winding
bits, narrows, gravel sections and optional detours, but this is
all
about the journey, rather
than the destination. Allow a few days if at all possible, and make sure you have on hand
