Our journey today commenced in Dunedin where we drove the world’s
steepest street. Then it was on to the town of Ranfurly which is renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Unlike Napier which had to rebuild after an earthquake, a series of suspicious fires was the genesis of Ranfurly architectural renaissance. The hillsides on the way were covered with a fresh smattering of snow and we experienced a few spots while we were on our walking tour of Ranfurly (It was 1 degree c this morning).
It was then back to nature studies to inspect the Moeraki Boulders on the beach at Kaihinaki before travelling on to Oamaru where we are staying tonight. We visited one of the penguin colonies here before walking the streets to inspect the architecture of the prosperous colonial era when 
Oamaru was the centre of a gold mining and agricultural district. (If you look very closely at the beach photo you may see a yellow eyed penguin)
The locals were out boating today.
steepest street. Then it was on to the town of Ranfurly which is renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Unlike Napier which had to rebuild after an earthquake, a series of suspicious fires was the genesis of Ranfurly architectural renaissance. The hillsides on the way were covered with a fresh smattering of snow and we experienced a few spots while we were on our walking tour of Ranfurly (It was 1 degree c this morning).
It was then back to nature studies to inspect the Moeraki Boulders on the beach at Kaihinaki before travelling on to Oamaru where we are staying tonight. We visited one of the penguin colonies here before walking the streets to inspect the architecture of the prosperous colonial era when 
Oamaru was the centre of a gold mining and agricultural district. (If you look very closely at the beach photo you may see a yellow eyed penguin)The locals were out boating today.
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