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North Otago is
a district located on the South Island of New Zealand; North
Otago is between Shag Point and Waitaki River and goes up to
Omarama village. The main town of North Otago is Oamaru. Some
other cities of the North Otago are Hampden, Moeraki known for
the the Moeraki Boulders along the beach, Kakanui, Alma,
Herbert, Maheno and Waianakarua. The rivers crossing the North
Otago are Waitaki, Shag and Waianakarua. Omarama is famous for
astronomy and gliding which brings a lot of tourists in the
area. The area of Oamaru is famous for the Blue Penguins Colony,
the Oamaru Stones, numerous attractions and historic sites.
Otago region which is considered as the second largest region of
New Zealand’s South Island, Otakou village located on the
penininsula of Otago, has been in the past a whaling base. Main
cities of Otago are Dunedin, Oamaru, Alexandra, Queenstown,
Wanaka, Balcutha and Kaitangata. Oamaru became a famous town by
Janet Paterson Frame a write who has grown up in the town. Otago
is also famous for its university, constructed in 1869 and
Central Otago is popular for its wine production. The Otago
region make part of some regions of New Zealand that has an
official flag, it has two colours blue and gold. |
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