Articles related to "Dunedin"

Dunedin Sound is a genre of music, which was developed during the 1980s. Today, it has largely fallen out of favour, although its effects still resonate in modern music.

It would be easy to overlook Dunedin, but visitors willing to spend a few days exploring will find a charming city rich in both urban and natural attractions.

The combination of entrepreneurship and refrigeration technology led to the establishment of the export meat industry in New Zealand.

Highlights of Dunedin Botanic Garden include its rhododendron collection, extensive rock garden and geographic borders showcasing plants from around the world.

Aramoana and Allans Beach, both less than an hour's drive from Dunedin, are easily accessible locations to observe some of the world's rarest marine mammals and penguins.

London and New York hog the indie music headlines, but there's no shortage of superb alternative rock scenes to be found in other cities around the globe.

As star centerfielder Vernon Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays pulled up during a standard base running drill Monday, Jays fans everywhere were heard muttering, "Not again".

An historic cycle ride through beautiful Central Otago reliving the glory days of the gold rush and the romance of rail travel.

The Central Otago Rail Trail is one of the most popular destinations on New Zealand's south island. You can curl in Naseby, kayak in Karitane and see penguins in Oamaru.

The oldest city in America, the 2008 best beach in the US and a famous inventor's winter home are just a few things that the state offers it's visitors.

New Zealand may be the youngest country on earth but it has its share of haunts. A hilltop castle is just one of the places that spirits are said to frequent.

Baseball fans can catch spring training games by many popular teams throughout Florida. Tickets are usually inexpensive, making them great for sports fans on vacation.

The major centres of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch have the lion's share of matches but ten other New Zealand cities will also host Rugby World Cup 2011 matches.

A semi-tidal wetland and coastal lagoon provides a haven for endemic and visiting wetland birds with easy, convenient access for birdwatching and recreational walking.

Florida is not all sun and sandy beaches. In the late February through March, it's baseball, too, so grab a map, get into your car and head to the nearest stadium.

Hostels in New Zealand are used by folks of any age. Just stay in hostels for cheap accommodations and have a creative, cool NZ Vacation.

Silver trees and shrubs are relatively scarce but there are some beautiful ones in commerce that can light up your yard. Most are drought tolerant.

Call them trams, trolleys or streetcars, Christchurch, New Zealand's wood-bodied electric-powered vehicles ferry visitors between the city's many tourist attractions.

Boomers and seniors with time, money and daring spirits are likely to love Pacific Rim journey; sleep in same cabin but go ashore for treks, flights kayaks, local food.

Travel to Australia and New Zealand to tour the Cascade Brewery in Hobart, the James Boags brewhouse in Launceston and the Speights site in Dunedin.

Choosing gifts for chocoholics is easy: give chocolate. Yet it's also important to make the chocolate gifts extra special. For help, try these chocoholic gift ideas.

In four tightly contested games, the Brumbies and the Force registered wins but the Reds and the Tahs went down.

Travel to New Zealand, Land of the Long White Cloud, to tour a panorama of crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, magnificent ski slopes and unspoiled wilderness

Inspired history of the gospel song 'Beyond the Sunset, O Blissful Morning' and brief biography of hymn-writer Virgil Brock and his wife Blanche, who composed it.

Caladesi has been voted a top American beach two years in a row. It is a beautiful Gulf beach and makes a great getaway for a day.

A guide to reducing your gas consumption during summertime getaways.

Fly My Pretties, a collaboration of New Zealand artists, regrouped and reappeared on the live music scene in 2009, showcasing new songs, new talent, and a new concept.

Abstract expressionist, symbolist, Hotere crosses boundaries to express his vision through the writer's tools of allusion and metaphor.

Can the outcome of a game have an impact on who governs a country? In Aotearoa, yes, quite possibly.

A fireworks fiesta on the shores of Lake Wakatipu opens the 35th anniversary of Queenstown's Winter Festival. The next ten days present a cornucopia of fun-filled events.

Rugby is more than just a game in New Zealand. For many people, it's an indicator of the health of the nation.

For the native speaker of English who wants to study abroad, but isn't interested in or comfortable with speaking another language, there are plenty of cities out there!

Board the TranzAlpine for a journey through snow capped alpine peaks, sapphire blue lakes and verdant forests.

The Yanks announced Feb. 26 that Yuri Sucart - Alex Rodriguez's cousin suspected of injecting the star with steroids - is no longer welcome at team facilities and hotels.

Funny and wacky illustrations fill these dragon picture books for kids that are meant to be read aloud.

Increasing numbers of people are leaving their home countries and moving down under. Find out why so many people are flocking to New Zealand.

Milwaukee takes Rickie Weeks seconds, Nick Markakis seventh by Baltimore ahead of left-handers Paul Maholm and John Danks and power-hitting 3B Ian Stewart.

As Shane Bond retires from test cricket, it is worth recalling his achievements.