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Some say that Dunedin is more Scottish than Scotland! Watch the “scarfies” as they scurry around the vibrant university campus and browse the bookshops in the central city Octagon.

Out on the Peninsular you will be captivated by the Royal Albatross colony. There are marvellous penguin watching opportunities too.

Inland, you could try cycling the Central Otago Rail Trail or take the stunning backcountry trip via Dansey’s Pass and Naseby. This is rugged pioneer gold mining country steeped in history with spectacular scenery to entrance you.

The elegant town of Oamaru features some of New Zealand’s best examples of 19th centurary architecture. Oamaru is also renowned for its penguin colonies and was the town in which the author Jant Frame grew up. Oamaru is almost certainly the town of "Waimaru" in her writings.

See the Moeraki Boulders and follow the Vanished World Fossil Trail.

Here is our selection of Otago Rail Trail B&B's

Muddy Creek Cutting on the Rail Trail

Otago Rail Trail

Prices from $180 per couple

near Lauder township (800m south) on the Central Otago Rail Trail, MANUHERIKEA.

The farmhouse has been cheerfully modernized, has 5 double bedrooms (2 have an extra single bed), 2 bathrooms and a large electric sauna. The water supply is treated and a solar power system provides some of the energy. There are open fires .

Set in a cluster of trees, near a pond,raised up in its surrounds, its a park-like setting with exceptional 360-degree views out into surrounding farmlands, hills and mountains.
On 10acres we farm 5 milking sheep and their progeny, make cheeses, grow vegetables , chickens, ducks, peacocks and bees and create superb home-produce dinners for most guests (they must be pre-ordered) and deliver them to you.

The house is full of artworks, paintings and printed fabrics, made here and inspired by this local environment.

A rural experience, ideal stopover while cycling on the Rail Trail,and for discerning foodie tourists, looking for something unique. This experience will enchant you and be memorable.