New Zealand Road Trip
- Day #5
Duntroon - Oamaru - Dunedin (~162km)
We hit the road for Oamaru around 10AM, after soaking up some chill-time at the campground. Oamaru, a neoclassical city, wowed me with its architectural patterns. I'd even say it's the third most photographed city (You know I didn't take many photos) in my journey, after Wellington and Auckland.
![The Anglican church in Oamaru](/assets/oamaru-1_Z1bsWeX.jpg)
We parked our car and strolled the city, making our legs do the work. At the Steampunk HQ, we played with a wicked moving train model called the Steampunk engine. The only catch? It required a $2 coin (hey, every penny counts!).
![Steampunk HQ](/assets/oamaru-2_1i293z.jpg)
Marsha and I split up to explore; she checked out a local shop while I wandered around, admiring the neo-classical vibe and visiting the train station. We reunited at an amazing bookstore I'd recommend to anyone visiting Oamaru.
![A walkpath in Oamaru](/assets/oamaru-3_6BAij.jpg)
![A train](/assets/oamaru-4_1kRtze.jpg)
![A train](/assets/oamaru-5_1bBU66.jpg)
Next, we headed to Moeraki to see the famous Moeraki Boulders on the beach, but unfortunately, I didn't take any photos.
Our final stop was Dunedin, a city with intriguing hilly contours (not for the faint-hearted or weak-legged). We ventured to Baldwin St, the world's steepest street, and tackled the calf-burning "hike."
![Baldwin St, the world's steepest street](/assets/dunedin-1_Z10Svjn.jpg)
Exhausted, Marsha dropped me off at my hostel for a well-deserved night's rest, while she stayed at a nearby campground. Who knew exploring could be such a workout?