The section of the Otago Peninsula bounded by Hoopers Inlet to the east and Papanui Inlet to the north only takes about 30 minutes to explore by car. Take Cape Saunders Road around the south end of Papauni Inlet, which climbs up to a wind-blown ridge between Mt Charles Poatiri and Papanui Cone. It’s an interesting blend of green and gold farmland, with some great views of Papanui Inlet and Victory Beach.
Although there is very little human habitation, you are only a 15-minute drive from Portobello on the northwest side of the peninsula.
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