Baldwin Street, in Dunedin, is reputed to be the world's steepest street, with an average slope ratio of 1:5. It's steepest section has a gradient of 1:2.86 so for every 2.86 metres travelled horizontally, the elevation rises by one metre. The street is the venue for an annual event in Dunedin, the "Baldwin Street Gutbuster", every summer since 1988 (usually in February). This exercise in fitness and balance involves athletes running from the base of the street to the top and back down again.
Since 2002, a further charity event has been held annually in July, which involves the rolling of over 30,000 Jaffas (spherical candy-coated chocolate sweets). Each jaffa is sponsored by one person, with prizes to the winner and funds raised going to charity.
Wild Earth Adventures provides fun, safe positive experiences in the great outdoors. We specialise in sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting, kayaking and bush craft. Our curriculum based school activity programmes make it easy for teachers to get students out on exciting and educational rafting, orienteering, kayaking, abseiling or bushcraft activities.
A one-stop family entertainment venue, providing ten pin bowling, laser tag and mini putt. Our Highway 66 Ten Pin Bowling is a unique concept, using a lightweight, rubber ball that any age can manage.
Laser Tag - participants play in a large, two-level arena featuring a maze with special lighting and effects. Gold Rush – our fun, themed indoor mini golf course.
The Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head, on the tip of the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand, is the only mainland breeding colony for any albatross species found in the southern hemisphere. The first Taiaroa-reared albatross chick flew in 1938 and this now protected nature reserve has grown into an established colony with a population of around 140 birds. Visitors to the Royal Albatross Centre can view the interpretative wildlife displays, learn of the historical use of the area and experience the famous Unique Taiaroa guided tours. Lots of interactive exhibits for the kids, toy box on-site, cafe, toilets, babychange facilities and family-friendly staff.
Hare Hill offers horse riding suitable for the beginner right through to the more advanced rider. Treks range from 1 1/2 hours to half or full day, or overnight. Views from our property and throughout our treks are just breathtaking - you'll overlook the peninsula, Otago harbour and easter Otago coastline as you follow the farmland and bush trails above Port Chalmers.
We’ll make sure your family is looked after and choose a horse and ride to match your ability and confidence. Kids' and adults' boots, coats and hats provided. We also offer riding lessons and cater for school groups.