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Dunedin and Port Chalmers, New Zealand

… richest architectural heritage... Victorian and Edwardian buildings…spectacular scenery All photos are COPYRIGHT and PROPERTY of Rafal K. Komierowski.

Port Chalmers... spectacular landscapes of the Southern New Zealand countryside...

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam-note changing colors of Gorse the early morning sunlight.

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam-note changing colors of Gorse the early morning sunlight.

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam-note changing colors of Gorse the early morning sunlight.

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam

Inlet to Port Chalmers (Dunedin), spectacular scenery observed from the deck of MS Oosterdam

Port Chalmers is the birthplace of New Zealand s modern export trade

Port Chalmers offers a unique range of historic buildings, an electic mix of shops and stunning views from several lookouts around the town

Iona Church in Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Port Chalmers offers a unique range of historic buildings, an electic mix of shops and stunning views from several lookouts around the town

Dunedin Railway Station has been described as the outstanding monument of Edwardian architecture in New Zealand

Dunedin Railway Station, built in 1906 when the city was New Zealand s leading commercial centre, this magnificent railway station remains, fully restored to its former glory

Dunedin Railway Station has been ranked alongside the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal as one of the-wonders of the world-according to DK Eyewitness

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region

Dunedin, New Zealand

Railway Station, Dunedin

Captain James Cook first stepped ashore in Dunedin in early 1770, and named Cape Saunders on the Otago Peninsula and Saddle Hill

Of all New Zealand cities, Dunedin can boast the largest concentration of Victorian and Edwardian buildings

In 1848 The Lay Association of the Free Church of Scotland founded Dunedin as the principal town of its Scottish settlement

The name of -Dunedin- originates from the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh—Dùn Èideann

Dunedin was planned in Scotland and by 1849, seven ships had safely landed the founding families established homes, small farms, businesses and churches ...

Dunedin - early spring color

Dunedin - early spring color

Dunedin - early spring color

Countryside near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Exploring countryside in spring colors near Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Karitane Beach, exploring countryside in spring colors east of Palmerson, north of Dunedin

With Beata and Marek we were Karitane Beach, exploring countryside in spring colors east of Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Karitane Beach, exploring countryside in spring colors east of Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Karitane then Waikouiti Beach, exploring countryside in spring colors east of Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Karitane Beach, exploring countryside in spring colors east of Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Us...view of Karitane Beach, exploring countryside in spring colors east of Palmerson, north of Dunedin

Country road south of Dunedin...on the way to Port Chalmers

Countryside between Port Chalmers and Dunedin

Countryside between Port Chalmers and Dunedin

Countryside between Port Chalmers and Dunedin

Countryside between Port Chalmers and Dunedin

Countryside between Port Chalmers and Dunedin

Dunedein seen from a country road...

Near Dunedein...

Dunedin

Dunedin - early spring colors

Dunedin - early spring colors

Dunedin - early spring colors

Dunedin

We went directly from cruise to Hanson Rental Vehicles, Excellent service. 313 Kaikorai Valley Road Bradford Dunedin, 9011 Within NZ Phone 03 4536576 Free Phone (NZ only) 0508 1237483, email rentals@hanson.net.nz, Dunedin, New Zealand

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region

Dunedin - early spring color

Back to MS Oosterdam at Port Chalmers, Dunedin, NZ.

MS Oosterdam leaving Port Chalmers harbor

Forestry companies selling logs to international markets China, Korea, Taiwan and India. Port Chalmers, NZ

Forestry companies selling logs to international markets China, Korea, Taiwan and India. Port Chalmers, NZ

Last view of Port Chalmers from 12th deck on MS Oosterdam

Green scenery of a fjord-like inlet surrounded by several hills south of Port Chalmers, NZ

We join our fellow cruisers on deck to wave goodbye to locals in Port Chalmers....

...then local wave back goodbye to us on 12th deck on MS Oosterdam....Port Chalmers, NZ

Spectacular green landscape of inlet south of Port Chalmers....

.... on deck to wave goodbye to locals in Port Chalmers....

Wonderful scenery can be viewed along the way as you travel through the iconic landscapes of Otago, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Wonderful scenery can be viewed along the way as you travel through the iconic landscapes of Otago, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Wonderful scenery can be viewed along the way as you travel through the iconic landscapes of Otago, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Goodbye Dunedin....we are on the way to Akaroa, a village on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand