On the tourist route to Queenstown, New Zealand, is the picturesque town of Dunedin. Hamish Saxton, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Dunedin, provides an excellent tourism review of the unique characteristics and activities available for travellers who choose to holiday at this location. The area is renowned for its wildlife, sea side vistas and heritage architecture. High standard accommodation and dining are available but a feeling of old world charm has been maintained.
About a half hour drive from Dunedin is New Zealands Yellow-eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve. Mr Howard McGrouther established the reserve in 1985. He now provides guided tours through a series of covered trenches and observation huts where the penguins can be observed emerging from the sea and resting in their native habitat. This conservation project is a multi-Award Winner and is entirely financed through these guided tours. www.penguinplace.co.nz www.stclairbeachresort.com
An excellent resort review is provided here by James Hacon, General Manager of St Clair Beach Resort. He talks with Charlotte about the fine dining, high class accommodation and panoramic vistas. The resort is renowned for its beach side views and also the cooking of platinum ambassador chef, Michael Coughlin.
On this video you can hear about the scandalous and tragic history of Larnach Castle, Dunedin, New Zealand. Take a tour of the rooms and see the beautiful antiques and breathtaking views. Stay at Larnach Lodge, located on the seaward side of the Castle with spectacular views of the Otago Harbour and Peninsula.
Resort Review: Pier 24 Restaurant at St Calir Beach Resort
In this resort review Duncan and Suzanne Simpson, Chief Executive of The Professional Golfers' Association of New Zealand, talk about their dining experience at Pier 24 Restaurant at St Clair Beach Resort. They praise the cooking of the head chef, Michael Coughlin, who is a platinum ambassador for the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Association. Duncan and Suzanne chat about how golfing travellers to this destination can play at Balmacewen, the oldest golf club in the Southern Hemisphere. Duncan talks about some of the characters who played on The Legends Tournament and tells of the great golfing opportunities around Dunedin, Queenstown and Central Otago.
Activity Review: Taieri Gorge Train Trip from Dunedin
Taieri Gorge Train is New Zealand's longest and largest tourist railway and was winner of the Transport & Tours section of the New Zealand Tourism Awards in 1998. It takes passengers from the heart of Dunedin city into the spectacular Otago scenery of the Taieri River Gorge. Full commentary, photographic stops and on board refreshments are provided.
Founded in 1876, Speight's Brewery Dunedin, has become one of New Zealands biggest icons and one of its most loved beers. The Speights Heritage Centre provides a guided tour through the working brewery and also Speights museum. At the end, youll get to meet a real Southern Man and taste the Speights selection fresh from the brewery in the private Heritage Bar.
Resort Review: Accommodation at St Clair Beach Resort
Lizette from Maui, Hawaii, talksto Charlotte about her accommodation and the views at St Clair Beach Resort. She 'expected less and got more' and was very impressed with the kitchen facilities and the accommodating service provided by the staff at the resort.
Resort Review: Judith Cullen reviews Pier 24 Restaurant at St Clair Beach Resort
New Zealand's Celebrity Chef, Judith Cullen, provides a quick review on the cooking of Michael Coughlan at Pier 24 Restaurant on the beach at St Clair Beach Resort, Dunedin.
Resort Review: Michael Coughlin, Award Winning Chef at St Clair Beach Resort
Travellers to Queenstown often stop off at Pier 24 Restaurant, at St Clair Beach Resort, to sample his cooking. Michael talks about how the local produce, beef, lamb, venison and seafood are used in his dishes.
New Zealand golfer, Sir Bob Charles, chats with Charlotte about The Dunedin Legends Tournament and also his stay at St Clair Beach Resort. Sir Bob comments on the meals at Pier 24 Restaurant prepared by platinum award winning Chef Michael Coughlin as well as the great views from his room along the beach.
