Thursday, December 13, 2018

University of Otago

University of Otago Dunedin

The spectacularly ornate and gothic University of Otago central building and clocktower in Dunedin.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Rapa Nui Moai

Rapa Nui Moai

A Moai from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). One of the unique things to be seen at Otago Museum in Dunedin.

Monday, December 10, 2018

Bounty Bounty

Bounty Bounty

Some bounty from the Bounty. A pintle and rudder gudgeon recovered from the famed Bounty after its mutiny in Bounty Bay, Pitcairn Island. The Otago Museum in Dunedin has some remarkable items to see.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Everest Kodak

Everest Kodak

A photo of a Kodak camera and the photo it took on Mount Everest. This is the actual camera used by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary on the first summit of Mount Everest.

Friday, December 7, 2018

Everest Rocks

Everest Rocks

A rock sample brought back from the summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary can be seen in Dunedin's Otago Museum.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Hillary's Ice Axe

Hillary's Ice Axe

The ice axe used by Sir Edmund Hillary himself on Mount Everest can be seen in the wonderful Dunedin Museum.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Monday, December 3, 2018

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Barnyard Backpackers

Barnyard Backpackers

The main kitchen, dining, communal sharing and reception building at Barnyard Backpackers near Te Anau.