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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 The Catlins B&B's

The Cloan - Otago

The Catlins

Prices from $150 to $180 per couple

They are 22 km South of Balclutha, South Otago - Off Port Molyneux Road.

Explore the Catlins from here, situated in the north of the Catlins. If you look for a quiet rural self contained stay, love nature, walking and exploring then this is it. Read that book, listen to the birds,take pictures, have a stroll to Nugget Point, Cannibal Bay or Curio Bay. Roads are sealed or gravel and give access to the most beautiful parts of New Zealand. Since it is rural, you can expect muddy roads when wet.
Check out the Cathedral Caves if open, or visit our local Owaka Museum. The Catlins is known for its rugged coast and variety of walks. Take your time and when all done wind down in the cottage attached to the homestead. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven. Or spoil yourself and dine out in Kaka Point at the Point or in Owaka at Lumberjack.The beds are high quality and firm with all natural sheets like cotton and linen. The modern tiled bathroom is all yours and has great pressured water that doesn't contain chlorine. Guy and Ella are from The Netherlands and came to New Zealand in 2002. They are completely integrated and talk both Dutch and English fluently.The dairy farm in Benhar near Balclutha is run by their son Simon and "The Cloan" property as run-off farm with young stock, between Romahapa and Kaka Point. Guy is pretty busy working on both farms and keeping the cows happy and Ella assists where needed.
There is a fireplace to keep you toasty warm if needed.They love to see their guests enjoy their stay and answer any questions you may have.