You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to spots to stop on the drive between Dunedin and Oamaru. So many beaches, viewpoints and short walks! Kātiki Point Lighthouse is a great option — it’s a short distance from the main road, it doesn’t take long to visit and there are several interesting things to see. … Read more
The main road north of Dunedin bypasses Kakanui, but those willing to take the (very short) detour are greeted by a cute seaside village with some great beaches. Here are the best things to do in Kakanui, including beach hangouts, shell hunting and more! Campbell’s Bay / All Day Bay Campbell’s Bay is the place … Read more
There are plenty of places in New Zealand where you can see seals or sea lions, and one of the best (and easiest) to visit is Shag Point. It’s a five-minute detour from the main road between Dunedin and Oamaru and you will only need to walk for a minute or two to see lots … Read more
There are so many options for places to stop between Dunedin and Oamaru, and I’m going to tell you why the Tavora Reserve should be one of them! Roughly halfway between Dunedin and Oamaru, the Tavora Reserve Track takes you to a long stretch of beach and then up to a headland featuring awesome views … Read more
There are heaps of places to stop on the short drive between Dunedin and Oamaru, and Waikouaiti Beach and the nearby Matanaka Farm Buildings is one of the best. Keep reading for more information about these little-visited gems in Coastal Otago. Waikouaiti Beach You’ll pass through the small, nondescript town of Waikouaiti when driving between … Read more
One of the most unique beaches in New Zealand is found on the scenic stretch of road between Dunedin and Oamaru. Koekohe Beach, which hosts the surreal Moeraki Boulders, is an interesting place to stop and a visit doesn’t have to take long at all. It’s a special piece of nature, and seeing it at … Read more
Moeraki, a sleepy seaside village an hour’s drive from Dunedin, is best known for its surreal set of beach boulders. The Moeraki Boulders are a couple of kilometres from the village and attract heaps of tourists, and most of them skip the village and surrounding attractions. There are a few really cool things to do … Read more