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Queenstown, New Zealand is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. We had a day to walk into downtown Queenstown from our hotel, which took us along the shores of the lake. This yellow catamaran was tied up and just begging to be photographed! More photos from New Zealand
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We didn’t make it inside the building, but the gothic architecture on the outside made me wonder if it might not be something truly special inside. The history of the First Church, as it’s known, is interesting in that this is the third building for the the church. In fact, it wasn’t until after the […]
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Dunedin Railway Station All aboard! Completed in 1906, this classic example of Baroque Edwardian architecture is stunning. There’s no longer as much train usage as there was when this station was built, however it still holds an office for Dunedin Railways. Unfortunately, our own rail tour was canceled due to a hundred-year storm that washed […]
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One of the things that’s most impressive about New Zealand’s Larnach Castle, including this entryway, is how beautifully the wood has been restored. Everywhere you look, the wood gleams, looking as rich as it did when William Larnach built it for his first wife Eliza. It’s difficult to imagine people living in a home this […]
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Welcome to Larnach Castle Welcome to Larnach Castle. Beautifully restored, this home was the brainchild of wealthy entrepreneur William Larnach. There are two of these statues, one on each side of the front door. The grounds are spectacular, but so is the history of this mock castle. The entire estate was almost lost to developers, […]
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The Moeraki Boulders The Moeraki Boulders at Koekohe Beach are very unusual. They get a tremendous amount of attention from kids, who like to climb on them or try to push them over, to adults, who brave the chill wind to capture a photo of one of nature’s creations. On the day that we were here, […]
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From the outside, Steampunk HQ looked like the coolest place in town. Unfortunately, we were on a strict timeline, so we didn’t have time to visit. According to TripAdvisor, Steampunk HQ is an art collaboration that portrays an industrial version of Steampunk. Rats! So wish we could have gone. More photos from New Zealand
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The Australian Mutual Providence Society was formed in 1849. The insurance company is now one of Australia’s largest insurance companies. This building, is an example of the use of the local Omaru stone, which is quarried not far from the town of Omaru. While this building now houses a restaurant, it stands proudly as an […]
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Omaru is a gorgeous New Zealand town, much of which is built with stone taken from local queries. The white stone architecture is everywhere in this area. We had lunch just down the street from this building. The food was fabulous, and then we were back on the road for another adventure! More photos from […]
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Morning coffee stops on our land tour were not long. The stop in Geraldine, New Zealand was typical, and for those of us to were willing to walk just a short distance, there was some old architecture to enjoy. This beautiful old stone building is St. Andrews Church. More photos from New Zealand/Australia
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