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Landmark Attractions In Ophir

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Ophir Post Office

Lakes District Museum & Art Gallery

Cardrona Alpine Resort

Clay Cliff

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Lake Hayes Walkway

Arrowtown Village

Ophir is a small settlement in Central Otago, New Zealand, located between Alexandra and Ranfurly close to the east bank of the Manuherikia River. The settlement of Omakau is located on the opposite bank, 3 kilometres to the northwest. Ophir was originally known as Blacks, when gold was discovered in Central Otago in 1863 Ophir's population grew to over 1000 as it became the commercial and social centre of the district. It was renamed Ophir at this time which was where King Solomon obtained the gold to sheath the Temple in Jerusalem, and is thus the place name of the legendary King Solomon's Goldmines. Today, with a current population of only 50, the t...
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Landmark Attractions In Ophir

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Ophir is a small settlement in Central Otago, New Zealand, located between Alexandra and Ranfurly close to the east bank of the Manuherikia River. The settlement of Omakau is located on the opposite bank, 3 kilometres to the northwest. Ophir was originally known as Blacks, when gold was discovered in Central Otago in 1863 Ophir's population grew to over 1000 as it became the commercial and social centre of the district. It was renamed Ophir at this time which was where King Solomon obtained the gold to sheath the Temple in Jerusalem, and is thus the place name of the legendary King Solomon's Goldmines. Today, with a current population of only 50, the town is also known for the many original buildings still surviving including the restored Post and Telegraph Office, the 1895 Courthouse, and...
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Ophir Videos

QUEENSTOWN: Freezing weather and SNOW in this spectacular town in NEW ZEALAND

SUBSCRIBE: - Here's my very first day in this spectacular city (Queenstown) at the South Island of New Zealand and instead of sun and 5-8 degrees, I hit snow, sleet and -2 degree temperatures. Here's how this beautiful place looks like during snow and freezing temperatures. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com. New Zealand is an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of thePacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.

Otago Central Rail Trail, Central Otago, New Zealand

New Zealand’s original Great Ride, the trail follows an old railway line through beautiful, big-sky country with the bonus of legendary hospitality.

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Alexandra, Central Otago

After checking the gutters at the Centennial Court Motel, the Phantom 4 took a look around Alexandra.

External renovations at New World Supermarket are still a year away from completion. August, 2016.

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Exploring Downtown Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines has a lot of interesting sites as well as shopping opportunities including the Carbon Public Market, Magellans Cross, Fort San Pedro, Plaza Independencia and much more.

Central Otago NZ - Through Local Eyes - The Bank Cafe, Olivers, & Monteiths Alexandra

Learn about Central Otago's unique flavours through the words of passionate local chefs and business owners.

This episode features the Bank Cafe, Olivers Cafe & Restaurant in Clyde and Monteiths Alexandra.

Otago Central Rail Trail, Clyde to Omakau

Day one (of 4) of a trip on the OCRT in February 2015. Started in Alexandra, and rode to Clyde, then went of trail and followed the river trail back to Alex, where the rail trail was rejoined. Garmin Virb Camera with stills from HTC One phone camera. With thanks to Altitude Bikes for arranging the trip for us.

CH5 Arrowtown,Queenstown

CH5, Queenstowns own Tourism Channel beaming retailers and operators directly to hotel and motel accomodation.
Take a stroll to Arrowtrown, just a 20 minute drive from Queenstown. This unique and historic gold mining town is nestled in the Arrow basin. Great shops and cafes, restaurants and novelty shopping. Shop to your hearts content or just stroll around the beautiful area renowned for it's authentecity

Batanes, Philippines

Madison Bungee Jumping (Waist)

Hey!
This is me jumping the second time by my waist!
It's a totally different feeling from when your jumping from your ankles.
way way way different!
So make sure you check out the other video of me jumping from my ankles!
Oh and this is with my dad.
he went too!
totally cool.
but thanks for watching.
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