Murrays Rock Info, Otago

A university city of Scottish heritage, Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city, possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture, and world-famous wildlife reserves on the Otago Peninsula. Situated on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, Dunedin has a population of around 120,000 and is the main centre of Otago, a region recognised for its spectacular scenery. The sheer physical beauty of Dunedin, dramatic bush-covered hills and valleys at the head of a long natural harbour, attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago.

Powder snow, sunshine, friendly people and uncrowded slopes is the combination that sets Ohau Snow Fields apart from the others. Ohau, as part of the Ohau Range in the Main Divide, is endowed with reliable snowfall and fine weather. Ohau is serviced by the longest T-Bar in New Zealand, a platter, and a fixed grip lift. The main trails and learner's sloped are groomed regularly.

Lake Wakatipu is synonomous with Queenstown , which is the main community on the lake. The lake itself is in the shape of a very large S. There are various view points around the lake all giving breath taking views, some more accessible than others.

Down under in the South Pacific's scenic New Zealand, the Otago Peninsula frames Dunedin's harbour, providing a spectacular setting for unique and natural features. The Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head, on the tip of the Peninsula, is the only mainland breeding colony of albatross in the world.

AN ATOLL with a land area of one square mile (2.6 sq km), Palmerston lies some 310 miles (500 km) north-west of Rarotonga. It is the only true atoll in the southern Cooks group. It consists of six sandy motu (islets) scattered around a coral reef covering 3,600 acres (1457 hectares) and surrounding a lagoon about seven miles (11 km) across.

Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin lake shaped like a staggered lightning bolt, and has spectactular views of nearby mountains.

Taiaroa Head is a headland at the end of the Otago Peninsula, lying within the city limits of Dunedin on New Zealand's South Island. The nearest settlement, Otakou, lies three kilometres to the south. Taiaroa Head is a nature lovers paradise.

Take in the spectacular sights of the Lake Wanaka region including the majestic Mount Aspiring National Park with its pristine glaciers; fish for trout or salmon; play golf; ski, snowboard, or crosscountry at one of Wanaka's ski resorts - Cardrona, Treble Cone, or Waiorau; hiking or bike trails; jetboating; grand occasions like Warbirds over Wanaka - Wanaka has something for everyone in it's four spectacular seasons.

Oamaru is a popular tourist destination that offers a sense of history, beautiful beaches, chances to view rare penguins and enjoy the scenery of the area.