Before leaving Dunedin, we visited Signal Hill, Baldwin Street, and the Orokonui Ecosanctuary. It was very foggy looking down from Signal Hill, but was still a good experience. Baldwin Street is indeed very steep, but only locals can drive on it. We didn't feel like walking up it, so we just looked. The sanctuary was very good. We had an extensive look and visit with four Takahe birds, saw a couple of Kaka parrots and a large blue eyed longfin eel.
We drove to Oamaru. On the way we stopped to see the Moeraki Boulders, which are really quite amazing. Oamaru is a very funky town with a lot of great old buildings and interesting shops. It's worth a visit. Just don't arrive on a Saturday or Sunday because nothing is open. They actually have a toy store on the main street that is open Tuesday from 10:30 to noon and Saturday from 10:00 to noon. 3.5 hours for the entire week. Most stores close by 4:30 on weekdays. Welcome to 1950.
In the evening we visited the blue penguin colony. Cute little guys, but only saw 13 of them returning from a day at sea.
Big day tomorrow.
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