Lawrence | New Zealand | Gabriel Read's epic discovery.
In 1861, Gabriel Read discovered gold in the aptly named, ‘Gabriel’s Gully’ and triggered the birth of the Otago Goldrush. Thus, the little town of Lawrence, Otago, was born!
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South Island | New Zealand | Oxford Bird Rescue
One of the things that New Zealand is famous for is our amazing bird life with people coming from all over the world to see some of the planets most unique and sometimes most endangered birds. The South Island is blessed with not only some amazing bird watching locations but also a number of organisations and shelters involved in both bird conservation and rescue/rehabilitation. We are honoured to be a small cog in that rescue machine as we service not only our local area but also certain types of birds from all over the South Island.
Read ArticleLake Manapouri | New Zealand | Immerse yourself in the beauty of Fiordland.
The small township of Manapouri is cloaked in ethereal beauty. Not many inhabited destinations are totally ‘owned’ by nature but this wee dot on the edge of Fiordland National Park is some of Mother Nature’s best work!
Read ArticleSouth Island | New Zealand | Family History Search
New Zealand became part of the British Empire in 1840. Migrant ships transported new residents from Britain & Europe, often via Australia. With migrant records often lost or unattainable, it's the small regional historical societies that may hold the answers to your family history.
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In the first of our ‘Small Town South’ series, we feature Otautau.
Read ArticleSouth Island | New Zealand | Aurora Australis | Southern Lights
New Zealand's southern skies are world renowned for star gazing. With amazing clarity in winter, constellations are easily observed, photographed and studied. If you're lucky, you may also meet Aurora Australis, our utterly splendid Southern Lights.
Read ArticleDriving in New Zealand
Many of our international guests choose to ‘self drive’. Here’s some helpful information to keep yourself and other motorists safe.
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