Dunedin

We had a blast in Dunedin!  First we took the bus in and on Sundays it must take the craziest route known to mankind. I guess the driver wanted to give all of us the scenic tour.  We finally arrived and had a coffee and muffin to fortify us.  Then a short walk down to the famous and most photographed building in the city, the railroad station!  This has to be the most excessive use of Victorian architecture and design in the world. I think they wanted Queen Victoria to be able to see it from all the way in Buckingham Palace. The interior was far more interesting to me.

Afterwards, we sauntered down to the Otago Museum and learned tons about the locals and Dunedin.  After lunch we toured the Dunedin Art Gallery, which had both old (better) and new (not so hot) art.  Looking at my watch, I saw we had ten minutes to find and start the Speights Brewery tour!  We found it with seconds to spare and got two places for the 2 o'clock tour, which we were very fortunate to do as a cruise ship had pulled into Dunedin that morning.

Let's just say the tour was fascinating, but the best part was the end where we had free rein to sample (and re-sample) six fresh-brewed beers and one cider.  We also had as long as we wanted to do so, all in a very nice little bar area, much like a cozy pub.  All I can say is, it was a good thing we had the bus to take us back to the campground!

Tomorrow, Moeraki Boulders and then inland.

Dunedin Rail Station

Pretty neat!

All Aboard!

First Church of Otago

Downtown Dunedin

Best Brewery in Town!

After a few too many

Help yourself!

Brewing away

Quantity in barrels!