Drove out to Port Chalmers but as the winds didn't appear we had that sea fog coming down the harbour making it misty for photos. There was a big cruise ship in. Drove around the port then up the hill to the lookout over the port.
Looking over Port Chalmers. Notice the sea fog coming in above the back of the ship.
Drove further up Mt Cargill to get higher views looking back over Dunedin Harbour.
Looking down the harbour
Looking up the harbour
We then headed further up Mt Cargill to do a climb up through the bush to see what they call the Organ pipes. About a 30 min walk up very steep track and stairs. It was very hot at this stage and started to wonder why we were doing this hoping that what we were going to see would all be worth it.
Finally reached the Organ Pipes and immediately thought, is that it.At this stage very hot and exhausted so climbed over these rock formations on the side of the hill, couldn't relate them to organ pipes but we sat there and had our lunch which we brought with us. The views we saw from up there were great over the countryside and back towards the main highway coming into Dunners from the north.
Sitting on the edge. These rocks/stones are what they call the organ pipes. Work that one out.
Above and below the view. Nearly at the top of Mt Cargill.
Walking down the track on our way down the mountain. Top of the harbour in the back ground.
On to see the famous Baldwin Street. World's steepest Street. Pete said that he would sit in the car and keep the airconditioning going while I run up and down again. Yeah right.......
Baldwin Street
Smallest House
Went passed the new rugby field closed in stand but couldn't get inside unfortunately. Tried to take photo from outside but couldn't really see in. Not that we have to as we see it on TV every time we watch a game.
Dunedin rugby stadium
Dunedin railway station. Beautiful old building. Facings are all Oamaru white limestone.
Drove over to the other side of town to the beach. Sat in the car looking over St Kilda end, then drove over to St Clair southern end. Turned out a beautiful hot day. The winds didn't get up as predicted.
Up above the sand dunes from St Kilda.
Looking back to St Clair end of the beach.
Drove up the hills (you can see at the end of the beach in the above photo) which is all housing. Last time we were in Dunedin years ago when the kids shouted us a mystery trip to Dunedin this area was just opened up as sections and on the market for $60,000 and now they are selling for $200,000 so we were told. Still sounds cheap compared to Auckland prices with those high up views.
View half way up the hill. Nearer sections higher still.
Came back down the hill brought an ice cream and then headed back to the motel for a coffee and to write this blog as we are going out tonight to Petes school mates place for dinner.
Dunedin Palms Motel where we are staying. Only a few years old. Very nice and very modern. Very friendly and helpful owners.Would recommend it to anyone.
Off tomorrow to do the Catlins area which was the main purpose for the trip. After all the dry weather we have had over the last two months it could rain down there tomorrow but here's hoping if it does it won't be much.
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