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Farrys Motels & Apartments along with Mihiwaka Lodge are pleased to list the following activities, places to see and helpful information.  

PLACES TO VISIT AND THINGS TO DO
  • 15 minutes from city centre – movies, shops, Otago University, Dunedin Public Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Moana Leisure Pool, Botanic gardens, Otago Museum, Dunedin public art gallery, Settlers Museum and much more
  • 25 minutes to start of scenic trail around Otago harbour to view yellow eyed penguins, seals, albatross colony, Larnach Castle, Otago University marine Aquarium at Portobello
  • 15 minutes over the hill to Port Chalmers, Careys Bay and Aramoana
  • 10 minutes north on Highway 1, turn off on coast road and visit the seaside town of Warrington
  • Continue on to historic Seacliff – site of the previous Seacliff Mental Hospital where famous New Zealand author, Janet Frame spent some years and the hospital on which experience she based her well known novel ‘Faces in the Water’
  • Continue around the coast road to Karitane, another picturesque coastal fishing village and home to the founder of the New Zealand Plunket Society – Sir Frederick Truby King
  • Continue around the coast and link back to State Highway 1 to Palmerston, gateway to the Otago Goldfields Trail
    Travel a further 10 minutes to historic Moeraki – home of the famous Moeraki Boulders
  • Continue on Highway 1 to Oamaru – famous for its limestone buildings and gardens
  • Or stay at Mihiwaka and enjoy the unique eco-climate of this special place – walk into the hills, listen to the many native birds, visit the nearby Orokonui ecosanctuary (2007), walk to the shore where you will find beautiful untouched golden sand and take a dip in the water of the bay.

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
‘Fleurs Place’ – Moeraki
Moeraki Boulders Restaurant, Moeraki
‘Tall Poppies” – Port Chalmers
Careys Bay Hotel – Careys Bay, Port Chalmers
Nova Café – Octagon, Dunedin
Rhubarb – Roslyn, Dunedin
The Good Oil – George Street, Dunedin
Bacchus Wine Bar – Octagon, Dunedin

SHOPPING
Dunedin is the fashion capital of New Zealand and as such is home to many well known and established designers of whom have retail stores in the main shopping area of Dunedin.

FASHION STORES
Farrys for Men – George Street
Carlson Designer Boutique – George Street
Halo Designer Store – St Andrew Street
Belle bird designer fashion – George Street
Plume – home of Zambesi and Nom d Designer clothing
Waughs fashions, George Street
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OTHER
The Artist Room – Dowling Street
Meridian Mall – George Street
Golden Centre Shopping Mall – George Street
Acquisitions Gift Store – George Street
Wall Street Shopping Complex - George Street

CONTACT US
Email - farrys@farrysmotel.co.nz
Freephone – 0800 109 333
Fax - 0064 3 477 9038

 

 
 
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Managers:  Sandra & Gerry Sutherland
Telephone 0800 109 333 or
+64 3 477 9333
   Facsimile: +64 3 477 9038  e-mail: farrys@farrysmotel.co.nz