Oamaru

Has defiant Victorian feel. The buildings are constructed from local limestone. Lots of quirky shops on the Victorian/steam theme.
It is the location of the 'Steampunk HQ'.
Most of the streets are named after rivers in England, Thames, Severn, Tyne etc.

There is a colony of little blue penguins that have established themselves in an old quarry, not far from the old harbour.

The Steampunk museum was fun. People come from all over the world to visit, and dress up accordingly; a bit like cyborgs descending on the town. They also have Mad periods when everyone dresses up in Victorian garb.

Went to see the little blue ones. They clamber out of the sea at dusk, after fishing all day. They have a gullet full of fish which they regurgitate for their young. It's breeding season during spring. Anyway, you can tell when you are near a penguin because the smell of rotting fish is almost overpowering. They are cute, but not cuddly.

Staying at a lovely home, big gardens, nice couple, friendly dogs, and breakfast provided.

Off to Mount Cook tomorrow.

Leave you with some photos. Yvonne swinging, spot the Little Blue penguin, Steampunk museum, In the infinitely room inside the museum, at the old harbour.