Coastal Otago/Southland Itinerary

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Day 1

• Arrive in Invercargill and explore its attractions. Places to visit include Anderson Park Art Gallery and Queens Park Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
• Dine out and be sure to sample the local speciality of Bluff oysters if in season.
• Stay overnight in Invercargill with Host Accommodation.

Day 2

• Fly to Stewart Island.
• Spend the day exploring this unique island and the Rakiura National Park, which offers kayaking, tramping, hunting and kiwi spotting.
• Return by air to Invercargill.
• Stay overnight in Invercargill with Host Accommodation.

Day 3

• Drive along the Catlins Coast to discover the unique wildlife, explore Kaka and Nugget Points.
• Continue north-east to Dunedin.
• Stay overnight in Dunedin with Host Accommodation.

Day 4

• Take the historic Taieri Gorge Railway, which explores the city's hinterland and its goldmining history. Note the splendid architecture of the Dunedin Railway Station, from where the trip departs.
• Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's attractions, including its historic buildings and the Otago Settlers Museum.
• Stay overnight in Dunedin with Host Accommodation.

Day 5

• Drive to Taiaroa Head, home to the Royal Albatross Colony & Centre, which has the world's only mainland albatross colony. Guided tours include a presentation of an albatross' life and a visit to a nature reserve viewing area.
• Visit Larnach Castle.
• Drive to Oamaru via the Moeraki Boulders.
• Stay overnight in Oamaru with Host Accommodation.

Day 6

• Visit the local Historic Precinct, famous for it's superb lime stone buildings. Oamaru is home to a magnificent Catholic Church, art gallery and museum. Oamaru is famous for it's Blue Penguin Colony. Snow skiing in the winter season is within easy reach of Oamaru.
• Visit nearby Waitaki Valley Lakes, the perfect setting for water sports.
• Stay overnight in Oamaru with Host Accommodation.

Southern South Island accommodation

Location	Property Details
Invercargill	Bavarian Motel Freephone: 0800 228 274 Int. Phone: +64 3 2157552 read more ... Visit our website
Invercargill	Surrey Court Motel Freephone: 0800 188 333 Int. Phone: +64 3 2176102 read more ... Visit our website

Location	Property Details
Dunedin	Commodore Motel Freephone: 0800 800 233 Int. Phone: +64 3 4777766 read more ... Visit our website
Dunedin	Motel on York Freephone: 0800 006 666 Int. Phone: +64 3 4776120 read more ... Visit our website

Location	Property Details
Dunedin, Mosgiel	Bonnie Knights Motel Freephone: 0800 266 643 Int. Phone: +64 3 4892415 read more ... Visit our website

Location	Property Details
Oamaru	AAA Thames Court Motel Freephone: 0800 223 644 Int. Phone: +64 3 4346963 read more ... Visit our website

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