While on the way to Dunedin. We stop by Oamaru for a short wait for the blue penguin colony. Yup, this is the place which famous with penguin. You no need to pay any thing and enjoy zero-distance with penguin. *Unless, you wanted to pay at the center*
We arrived kinda early for penguin but is late time while almost all the shop were close. Walk around Oamaru and enjoy the building design- Victorian Building. Oamaru is one of the Victoria precinct. Although most of the shop were close, we still able to visit the factory of Whitestone Cheese factory. Is a must when visit Oamaru. They produce the fine cheese in NZ! And awarded. I still can remember the taste of blue cheese and my favorite Mt Kyeburnt. Delicious~~~
The railway station which close and become one of the museum of Oamaru. I think properly is about the history of the railway?
When we arriving, this small little village town, there is no anyone showing their face until we thought we were entering a death city. But we still can see someone in the penguin colony.
The building is very impressive me. And beautiful architectural with the sunlight.
Is not hard to find any museum and theatre house. Cause Oamaru is famous with all this art gallery.
And that is Peter Pan!
Victorian public phone cottage.
Herritage Radio
Steampunk @ Oamaru
The very scary Steampunk
One of the hotel, Located at golden triangle of Oamaru.
Another museum with Victorian Building
This street is full of factory and shop. But we didnt manage to get it one by one.
And all the shop out there is historical building which build in year 1875, where the first building in Oamaru to have electricity.
Between, i like the slogan of the door " It's FAMOUS because It's GOOD".
From the hotel all the way to blue penguin colony, need no 20 minute. And you will see this board.
Oamaru Creek Penguin Refuge.
Also a lot of notice board stated that "Do not disturb the wildlife", "Do not use flash", etc.
The night getting dark and penguin only showing up in the dark night.
There must in a very silent and dark environment.
Even walking, they will not show-up or moving at all. Thus, must be as quiet as possible.
I think this is the best shot i can get with my EOS 550D.
Well, all their cute faces, is in my heart! They very little tiny penguin. Sometimes i was thinking they look like angry bird. :P
P/S: Remember to protect this little tiny penguin. They will easily get shock by your camera or sound you make. Ohya, they will cross the road, till dont know where they hide as long as you WAIT! and WAIT and WAIT patiently, they will show you their most naturally faces. Not to fright them, they will die immediately because of "heart attack".
In addition, just for your reference. You can choose not to believe in me. But seriously, honestly. dont try the chinese food over there. It's "ang mo" favorite, but definitely not us! I rather eat domino/ bread/ fruit! Not very horrible, still can eat, just not the taste we used to eat.
That's all~
Between, i meet the handsome guy which same hostel with me at Lake Tekapo. Oh, i know we have fate! hahahaha.... I still can remember his blue eye and depressing faces early in the morning but still smiling with me :)
Love New Zealand!
