The southern part of New Zealand has a rugged and unspoilt landscape; it is a fertile place of green farmland and forest, laced with sparkling clean waters and small towns. Dunedin is the capital of a sparsely settled region that once swarmed with gold prospectors. From the mountains to the sea, Waitaki is rich in natural beauty. The east coast at Moeraki is teeming with wildlife including penguins, seals, fish and dolphins. The Clutha River has great fishing and boating; Balclutha is the main town of this productive agricultural area of South Otago. The rich farming country of Southland contrasts with the natural wonders of Fiordland, where there are deep rainforests and high alpine lakes, thick bush and rare, elusive birds.















