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	Otago Peninsula
		Off the Peninsula, a series of submarine canyons narrows the continental shelf and brings deep water as close as 10km to the land.
		North and south of the Peninsula, the continental shelf widens to 30km.
		The Peninsula's highest hills, in the order of 300-400m, are noticeably lower than the Mt Cargill group on the opposite side of the harbour, which were formed later in the era of volcanism and have been eroded to a lesser degree.
	www.otago-peninsula.co.nz /NewZealand/html/otago_peninsula.html (900 words)

	Otago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The village of Otakou on the Otago Peninsula served as a whaling base during early years of European economic interest in the east coast of Murihiku around 1840.
		The Otago Settlement, sponsored by the Free Church of Scotland, materialised in March 1848 with the arrival of the first two immigrant ships from Greenock on the Firth of Clyde -- the John Wickliffe and the Philip Laing.
		New Zealand's first university, The University of Otago, was founded in 1869 as the provincial university in Dunedin.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Otago (445 words)

	Otago Region
		Otago is a mountainous region with dry and barren terrain in the centre, which becomes greener as you head toward the coast.
		Queenstown is the jewel in the crown of Central Otago.
		Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island and is located near the Otago Peninsula on the east coast.
	www.virtualaustralia.com /newzealand/regions/otago.shtml (452 words)

	Visiting Dunedin
		Found on the Otago Peninsula are colonies of the world's shyest penguin, the Yellow-eyed Penguin, sharing secluded beaches with New Zealand Fur Seals.
		The Otago region of New Zealand is a vibrant area in the southeast of the South Island.
		Otago was the cultural and economic centre of New Zealand.
	www.taieri.co.nz /dunedin.htm (554 words)

	Dunedin, South Island New Zealand. Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle, Otago University, The Octagon, eco-tours
		Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle, Otago University, The Octagon, eco-tours
		Modelled on Edinburgh, the rugged landscape of Otago Peninsula was the perfect location for a Scottish outpost in the South Pacific.
		Larnach Castle, on the Otago Peninsula, is a prime example of the exuberant wealth of the early days.
	www.camping.co.nz /new-zealand/dunedin (415 words)

	Port Chalmers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Close to the southeastern shore of this peninsula are a pair of islands, which lie across the harbour between Port Chalmers and the Otago Peninsula.
		By February 1839 the Weller brothers of Otago (modern Otakou) on the opposite side of the harbour had set up a saw pit which appears to have been at Sawyers Bay.
		The Otago Harbour Board, established in 1874, was replaced by a quasi-autonomous local government entity, Port Otago Ltd, in 1988.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_Chalmers (1416 words)

	Otago New Zealand Tourism Online Magazine and Tourist Directory
		The peninsula is spectacular and visits to the area include the opportunity to view albatross, fur seals, penguins, nesting birds, and dolphins.
		Found on the Otago Peninsula are colonies of the world's rarest penguin, the Yellow-eyed Penguin, sharing secluded beaches with New Zealand Fur Seals.
		Speights is synonymous with Otago and the south.
	www.otago.co.nz /dunedin.htm (771 words)

	Workshop in International Trade
		The conference dinner (optional) will be held on Saturday, 25 March, at Glenfalloch Gardens, which is located on the Otago Peninsula and situated in a coastal valley overlooking the harbour.
		The University of Otago is located in Dunedin on the South Island of New Zealand.
		Dunedin is famous for its university and the Otago Peninsula which hosts an albatross colony and is the only place in the world where you can see yellow-eyed penguins.
	www.business.otago.ac.nz /econ/workshop.html (315 words)

	Otago, South Island New Zealand. Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, Maniototo, Oamaru, Alexandra, Cromwell, Queenstown, eco-tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Inland, the rolling golden hills, textured with schist rock formations, resemble oil paintings; whilst the wild Otago coast is a haven for bird and marine life.
		One of New Zealand’s most prestigious universities – Otago University – is also found here, making Dunedin a decidedly youthful and vibrant southern city.
		A major hiking and mountain biking area, the Central Otago Rail Trail is a popular and stunning 150km track that follows the old railway line between Middlemarch and Clyde.
	www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/otago (350 words)

	Ulrike Martin: Geology Department, University of Otago, New Zealand
		Indicators for subaqueous volcanic activity are widespread on the Otago Peninsula and include pillow basalt, hyaloclastites and peperites exposed along almost the whole southern coast of the Otago Peninsula.
		A wide range of pyroclastic deposits is found on the Otago Peninsula, including tephra erupted from shoaling volcanoes, and fully subaerial tephra (Strombolian deposits), which erupted commonly from small volcanoes.
		The early history of the Otago Peninsula is marked by six stages of volcanic activity, of which four took place in subaqueous to emergent environments.
	www.otago.ac.nz /geology/students/um/ulimartin.htm (1016 words)

	Otago Peninsula Accommodation Otago, Otago Peninsula Accomodation NZ.
		Otago Peninsula Accommodation Otago, Otago Peninsula Accomodation NZ.
		Otago Peninsula is steeped in history and is undoubtedly a unique experience viewing the wildlife in their natural habitats.
		The Otago Peninsula offers an endless list of activities including Royal Albatross and Yellow-eyed Penguins Colonies, Monarch Wildlife Cruises, Natures Wonders Wildlife Tours, Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, Larnach Castle, NZ Marine Studies Centre Aquarium, Golf Course, Boat Hire, Horse Riding, Bicycle Hire, Water sports, and Arts and Crafts.
	www.bluecastle.co.nz /accommodation-553.htm (501 words)

	Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula - New Zealand Travel
		Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and during the gold rush was even the biggest one.
		The nesting colony of the Royal Albatross is at Taiaroa Head in the north end of Otago Peninsula.
		The colony is growing, and in 1994 between 90 to 100 Albatross birds were nesting on the peninsula.
	www.trekker.co.il /english/new-zealand-dunedin-otago.htm (609 words)

	Dunedin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		It sits at the end of the long, winding Otago Harbour, formed from the volcano's crater, with the main body of the South Island to the west (the left of this picture, which shows Signal Hill) and Otago Peninsula to the east.
		Otago Peninsula is home to a lot of rare wildlife, and provides spectacular views of the harbour and city.
		In this view, taken from above the town of Port Chalmers, a stretch of the Peninsula is seen on the far side of Otago Harbour.
	home.intranet.org /~miche/jamesdignan/travelpages/ot1.html (254 words)

	Tourism Dunedin > Welcome to Dunedin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Otago Peninsula, Port Chalmers, Purakaunui, Karitane, Taieri Gorge,
		Otago Peninsula, is renowned for the world's only mainland albatross breeding colony at Taiaroa Head and various other ocean bird, seal and penguin species, including one of the world's rarest, the yellow eyed penguin.
		If you can unglue yourself from the city's cafe scene, the raggedly shaped Otago Peninsula lies practically in Dunedin's backyard and is teeming with wildlife and outdoor activities.
	www.dunedinnz.com (232 words)

	Ecotourism in and around Dunedin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Dunedin, because of its close proximity to the Otago Peninsula, rightly lays claim to being New Zealandâs eco-tourism capital.
		Portobello is at the heart of the Peninsula, a quaint harbour village, which is the last of a long line of beautiful bays.
		The Otago Peninsula is home to a colony of the worldâs rarest penguins, the worldâs only mainland breeding colony of the royal albatross, and rare New Zealand sea lions.
	www.skidealsnz.com /newzealand/dunecotourism (250 words)

	CriticWeb::Archive - Lions of the water (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		As part of her study on the female sea lion population in Otago, JoJo Jackson has to undertake four ten-day vigils on the Otago Peninsula, where she monitors the sea lions three times a day — at dawn, midday, and dusk.
		The Otago Peninsula is one rare area where a process of re-colonisation is starting to take place.
		For the not-so-tough sea lions that remain in Otago, where there is a distinct shortage of sea lion punani, there exists a harem of a different sort.
	www.critic.co.nz /showfeature.php?id=111 (1443 words)

	Untitled (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The Otago Coast stretches from the Waitaki River to the mighty Clutha River, on the South Island's eastern coast.
		Dunedin, with a population of 112,000, is the South Island's second-largest city and the commercial centre for the Otago region.
		Further north on the Otago coast is Oamaru, known for the grand white stone buildings of its old harbourside precinct.
	www.australianaccommodation.com /nzl/regions/regionaltourism.cfm?regionid=27 (266 words)

	Antipode Town, Dunedin, New Zealand, Otago Peninsula, Lucerne Worldclass, nz
		Otago Peninsula is a wildlife heaven, offering excellent viewing of birds, seals, dolphins and other marine life.
		Otago Peninsula is also home to the world's rarest penguin.
		Known to the Maori as Hoiho, the Yellow-eyed Penguin is the largest of 14 penguin species in the world.
	www.lucerneworldclass.ch /pages/012_lucerneantipode.html (263 words)

	Otago Peninsula Accommodation Otago, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin Accomodation NZ.
		Otago Peninsula Accommodation Otago, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin Accomodation NZ.
		New Zealand Accommodation > Otago > Otago Peninsula > Otago Peninsula, Dunedin
		Boutique, Accomodation in Otago - Otago Peninsula - New Zealand NZ Larnach Lodge
	www.bluecastle.co.nz /accommodation-489.htm (400 words)

	Otago Peninsula
		Predominantly of volcanic origin, the Otago Peninsula is steep and on the Pacific side very rugged.
		The harbour side, warm, sunny and sheltered, has a micro climate that is better than anywhere else on the Otago coast.
		Otago Peninsula ~ Information ~ Map ~ Accommodation ~ Art and Crafts ~ Attractions ~ Business/Services ~ Educational ~ Function Venues ~ Restaurants ~ Tours and Cruises ~ Walks ~ Wildlife ~ Links ~
	www.otago-peninsula.co.nz (196 words)

	Diocese of Dunedin, the Parish of Otago Peninsula
		Diocese of Dunedin, the Parish of Otago Peninsula
		The Otago Peninsula comprises three churches set throughout one of the most picturesque and scenic areas of coastal Otago.
		Although part of Dunedin City, the peninsula is home to a world-famous albatross colony, a yellow- eyed penguin reserve, multitudes of bird and fish-life, the historic Larnach Castle and a Maori marae and church.
	www.dn.anglican.org.nz /parishes/peninsula/peninsula.shtml (1083 words)

	Properties Central Otago New Zealand, Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Oamaru New Zealand
		The nearby Otago Peninsula is a haven for wildlife and picturesque bays and settlements all waiting to be explored.
		Central Otago can be reached more directly by following the colourfully named Pig Root from nearby Palmerston, then heading across the Maniototo, a rugged plains area surrounded by ranges dotted with unusual rock outcrops.
		It should be mentioned that the whole Otago province is criss-crossed by excellent fishing rivers now matter which direction you go in.
	www.coastalsanctuary.co.nz /central_otago.htm (336 words)

	Otago Peninsula Ecotourism New Zealand Wildlife Tours Albatross Colony Attractions Dunedin
		Otago Peninsula Ecotourism New Zealand Wildlife Tours Albatross Colony Attractions Dunedin
		The Otago Peninsula, stretching along the southern edge of Otago Harbour is an easy drive from central Dunedin.
		A wonderfully scenic drive will see you passing by lush green pastures, small bays and inlets, sandy beaches, rugged hills and volcanic landforms.
	www.atoz-nz.com /otago.asp (82 words)

	Pictures of the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
		The Otago Peninsula is the only place in the world where you can see albatrosses nesting, without having to travel to some very remote rocky island somewhere offshore.
		We found ourselves a nice camping on the Peninsula, and after a good night sleep we were ready to see the albatrosses at the Royal Albatross Centre.
		They only exist in New Zealand, and the Otoga Peninsula is one of the few places where you can see them.
	www.bamjam.net /NewZealand/Otago.html (856 words)

	New Zealand — Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		New Zealand — Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
		At the University of Otago's Marine Studies Centre, about 30 minutes drive from Dunedin, guided tours reveal the secrets of the area's unique oceanography which makes it the harbour of choice for rare yellow-eyed penguins, albatross and sea lions.
		A highlight of a visit to the Otago peninsula is a close-up view of the penguins and sea lions which make the local beaches their homes.
	www.travel.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=89498 (742 words)

	Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
		The wildlife tour we were going on didn't start till after 3pm, so we had some time to look around Dunedin.
		Related to that was an exhibition on Maori political prisoners taken from Taranaki to Otago.
		Then we drove out to look at "the world's steepest street" - this was fun, but not worth going out of your way for if you don't have a car handy.
	danny.oz.au /travel/new-zealand/dunedin-otago-peninsula.html (657 words)

	Dunedin : Otago Peninsula (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Otago Peninsula is simply spectacular, especially on a clear day.
		It has some of the finest views of the southern coastline and is one of New Zealand's most renowned ecotourism areas, with several excellent wildlife centers.
		You can book tours of the peninsula through the visitor center, or pick up the free Visitors' Guide to the Otago Peninsula, which features a comprehensive map of attractions, arts and crafts, accommodations, and restaurants.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=2741&catID=2741027188 (165 words)

	What to do and see in Dunedin
		A vibrant city with many attractions on the door step of the Otago Peninsula offering fantastic eco-tourism experiences in a totally natural environment.
		Marvel at the superb collection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture including the Dunedin Railway Station and the University of Otago, the first to be established in New Zealand.
		Larnach Castle is a must-see stopping place on Otago Peninsula along with Happy Hens craft studio and the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium.
	www.travelinfo.co.nz /index.cfm/DunedinAttractions (276 words)

	New Zealand - South Island
		But it is such magnificent scenery, the Otago Peninsula is a beautiful spot.
		We had a great day exploring the various attractions of Otago Peninsula, the scenery is beautiful and we would happily go back for another visit at each place.
		Just outside Dunedin, the far tip of the Otago Peninsula at Taiaroa Head would be about 30 minutes' scenic drive from Dunedin, along either the high or low roads.
	www.jayz-web.com /nz_holiday/otago.htm (796 words)

	New Zealand - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Catlins - Otago Peninsula
		So the next day we drive to the Otago Peninsula, a hundred kilometer to the North, where we camp in Portobello.
		We have very nice weather and the Peninsula offers wide views of mountains and sea, at least, when you aren’t to worried by driving over the very small road directly next to the water, the only way to reach the peninsula and drive around it.
		The most beautiful beach of the Peninsula is confiscated by the penguins and the penguin center tries to grow the brushwood the yellow eyed penguins prefer to build their nests in.
	home.iae.nl /users/enoordan/newz/tekst_uk/11_uk_milford.htm (2692 words)

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