Destination, Issue 41

A road trip along Tasmania's east coast takes in beaches, mountains and national parks with some intriguing stops along the way. Below are some web exclusive images from photographer Don Fuchs.

For more photos and the full article, "The Devil is in the details", see Issue 41 of NZ Life and Leisure






 

As the wildlife capital of New Zealand, the Otago Peninsula has it in abundance. Here is where the Royal Albatross and the endangered yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho, the little blue penguin and Stewart Island shag can be seen in their natural habitats and visitors can also expect encounters with seals, sea lions and the occasional sea elephant. An easy and wonderfully scenic drive from central Dunedin passes through lush green pastures, small bays and inlets, sandy beaches, rugged hills and volcanic landforms. The Otago Peninsula has been named by CNN International as one of the 10 most romantic places in the world in which to propose marriage. “If your beseeching eyes can't soften her heart, the mating rituals of the South Island's unusual coastal wildlife may do it.” (CNN Media News Network, February 2011)