Tunnel Beach is located just 2 kilometers south west of Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located off the Dunedin to Brighton coastal road. This coastline south of Dunedin boasts of having high sandstone cliffs, arches and headlands that provide breathtaking views on the ocean.
Dunedin, Tunnel Beach
Tunnel Beach draws its name from a hand carved passage that was built in 1870s through a rock promontory down to a secluded and sheltered beach at the base of the cliffs. Now the 2-kilometer passage has become a walkway which requires approximately 1 hour return walk. However, the Tunnel Beach Walkway is closed for lambing from August to October every year.
Queenstown was so named because local gold diggers in the mid 19th century claimed that the town was fit for Queen Victoria. Even today, the town is lauded as one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand! Queenstown is located in Otago in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island.
Queenstown is built around Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu. Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand’s longest lake at 80 kilometers and is also the third largest lake in the country. The lake is shaped like a lighting bolt and is renowned for its scenic beauty, being surrounded by mountains. Queenstown is a center for adventure tourism. It is on Lake Wakatipu that one could find adrenaline surging activities such as bungy jumping, jet boating, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and many others. Besides, Queenstown is also a famous ski resort in New Zealand during winter. Some of the most famous ski resorts around Queenstown are Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.
This is Queenstown, New Zealand
Isn’t that Queenstown a beautiful place? No wonder many locations surrounding Queenstown had featured in the Lord of the Ring film trilogy!
Marlborough Wine Region is New Zealand’s largest wine growing area and is located on the north east coast of the South Island. Marlborough Wine Region is known for producing the best Sauvignon blanc wine in the world. Sauvignon blanc is a green skinned grape variety which originates from Bordeaux, France. It is used to produce good quality white wine. Marlborough’s vineyards are around the towns of Blenheim and Reinweck. Here, one could see vineyards stretching out in numbers.
Marlborough Wine Region, New Zealand
Differs from all other wine regions around the world, Marlborough Wine Region is not only famous for its grapes, the region also known for its picturesque scenery. One of such beautiful places is the Marlborough Sounds, an extensive network of sea drowned valleys created by rising sea levels million of years ago. The Sounds are divided into 2 main waterways, i.e. the Pelorus Sound and the Queen Charlotte Sound. Of the 2, the Queen Charlotte Sound, which the main town is Picton, is considered being more picturesque and thus more popular among tourists. Marlborough Sounds is an ideal place for kayaking, sailing, bird and dolphin watching. Do not miss out on the rare Hectors Dolphin in Queen Charlotte Sound! If you are not in hurry, you could walk or bike along the Queen Charlotte Track for the beautiful views of Marlborough Sounds.
Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Besides Marlborough Sounds, one should also visit Kaikoura, a scenic seaside town famous for whale watching, kayaking and other sea activities. Kaikoura is also famed for its seafood.
