Tunnel

Tunnel Beach is another interesting Dunedin spot.  We went with some friends to Tunnel Beach. According to newzealand.com, "In the 1870s Dunedin entrepreneur and politician, John Cargill, gave instructions for a tunnel to be carved through a sandstone cliff so that his family could have access to a beach near his home. It is rumoured he gave it to his daughter's as a birthday present. The tunnel provided them with private access to the beach and prevented 'exposure' at the public St Clair Beach nearby.The beach was used frequently at low tide by the families of John and Edward Cargill, both were the sons of Captain William Cargill, the driving force and inspiration behind the settlement of Otago in 1848."  I have also read John Cargill's daughter was pulled out to sea by the rip currents and drown on her 16th birthday.  Enjoy the pictures.

Vandals got to this sign, but a charming group photo nonetheless.

The walk down to the tunnel.  

Spectacular!

Claire in the tunnel (poor photo).

Boogie Boards!

Superhero/Ninja Oliver on the rocks!