Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula, Part II

The bach (pronounced ‘batch’) is part of the kiwi way of life. The name stems from the original name of ‘bachelor’ in reference to their use by fishermen or hunters as their home away from home. Today, many are still used for these purposes, but others have been bought and fixed up as family getaway cottages.

The Otago Harbor can be a very serene setting.

Little Shags (cormorants) are common from Malaysia to the Solomon Islands and all throughout New Zealand.


Some bach’s have more flair than others…


The Pied Shag favors sheltered bays and harbors and is found only in Australia and New Zealand.