The Otago Peninsula and the Otago Harbour are famed for their natural beauty, unique wildlife and relaxed lifestyle. It's proximity to the City of Dunedin allows the visitor to make the most of the natural wonders on offer whilst, at the same time, being within easy reach of all the attractions of a busy, cosmopolitan metropolis.
Historic Attractions
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Larnach Castle |
Fletcher House |
Taiaroa Head Lighthouse |
Maori Marae |
• Larnach Castle and Gardens, New Zealand's only castle, built in 1871, is conveniently located at the top of the hill from Arts Content, only a 5 minute drive away.
• The Fletcher House at Broad Bay
• The Portobello Museum at Portobello Village
• Taiaroa Head Lighthouse, Fort Taiaroa and the Armstrong Disappearing Gun at Taiaroa Head are accessible from the Albatross Colony
• The Maori Marae at Otakou
• Glenfalloch Homestead and Gardens just before Macandrew Bay
Wildlife Attractions
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Albatross Colony
Photo by Alan Wright |
Hooker's Sea-lion |
Yellow-eyed Penguin |
Black Swans |
The Albatross Colony - Arts Content is almost halfway to the world renowned Taiaroa Head Albatross Colony, the planet's only mainland nesting colony of the Royal Albatross.
• Close to Taiaroa Head and its distinctive, much admired red and white lighthouse are opportunities to see, close-up, the rare Hooker's Sea-lion, New Zealand Fur Seals, the exceedingly rare Yellow-eyed Penguins and little Blue Penguins who come ashore at dusk on Pilot's Beach.
• In Company Bay itself, easily seen from the deck, of Arts Content, regal Black Swans, Spoonbills, Herons, varieties of duck, Cormorants, Oyster-Catchers and many other species of marine and inter-tidal birds are amongst the frequent visitors. Pods of dolphin have been seen cruising in the harbour chasing baitfish and salmon.
• An enormous, old, bull Sea-lion (we call him Big Mac) often hauls himself up onto the sandy beach of nearby Macandrew Bay.
• Purakanui Inlet and Hoopers Inlet (The Inlets) are a mecca for many species of marine, marshland and wading birds.
• Our Burmese Red cat, Obie specifically asked to be included in this section. Although he is not wild, he likes to pretend that he is. But for those of you who are allergic to cat fur, he is never allowed in the B & B.
• The Marine Studies Centre at Portobello provides a hands on experience for young and old alike to have a close look at marine creatures. There is also an Aquarium.
• The Otago Peninsula is a jewel of nature, a kaleidoscope of wildlife, vegetation and sea. Everything about the Peninsula creates a special feeling. That's why we live here. We'd love to share it all with you.
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Arts and Crafts The Otago Peninsula is known throughout New Zealand as a mecca for Artists and Craftsmen.
We will be happy to provide you with a copy of The Open Arts Trail showing you the location of artists, potters, weavers, a knife-maker and craftspersons.
The Arts Content Gallery - set in the garden of Arts Content - displays the luminous pastel paintings of Cathryn Shemansky www.cathyshemansky.com
You are welcome to browse at your leisure and, perhaps take home with you an original painting or a print, of Peninsula scenery and wildlife, as a lasting memory of your holiday.
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Broad Bay China 13 Waikana St, Broad Bay, is a treasure trove of bric-a-brac and an incredible variety of china. Just the place to find that elusive, missing piece from your set.
Other Activities
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Taiaroa Heads |
• Cruise Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Heads on the Monarch.
• Horse riding The Broad Bay Equestrian Centre
• A variety of Walking Tracks to take you off the tourist route and open up the hidden nooks and crannies of the Peninsula for you. Many of these Tracks are within easy reach of Arts Content; one is just around the corner.
• The Otago Farmers Market
A fresh produce market operates every Saturday morning on the north side of Dunedin Railway Station. There are lots of fresh produce stalls, regional food emphasis and plants. We shop at the market regularly for fresh vegetables, breads, meat, fruit and flowers. It is well worth the early rise on Saturday morning
See what Dunedin & beyond has to offer you.
Click on the following links:
www.albatross.org.nz
The only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross on the planet
www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz
Wildlife Tours - A memorable 6 hour guided tour which allows you to view close up 20 or more Yellow eyed Penguins, New Zealand Sea Lions and a breeding colony of New Zealand Fur Seals.
www.larnachcastle.co.nz
Historic Larnach Castle and Garden with superb views over the Harbour
www.cityofdunedin.com
All the Attractions of Dunedin
www.dunedincasino.co.nz
If you're feeling Lucky
www.dunedintourism.co.nz
A good Tourist Reference
www.dunedincvb.com
Conferencing facilities in Dunedin
www.dunedinnz.com
Tourism Dunedin - 1st point of contact for all information
www.cadbury.co.nz
Indulge in the magic of Cadbury world, book a factory tour
www.taieri.co.nz
Book an excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway
www.otagomuseum.govt.nz
Dunedin's most visited attraction
www.wildlife.co.nz
Monarch wildlife cruises
Links to other accommodation in New Zealand
www.pleppin.com/New-Zealand
www.allstays.com
www.nzsbdirectory.co.nz/NZSB_Add_Listing.html
www.dunedin-accommodation.co.nz/submit.html
www.bnb-directory.com
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