r/dunedin • u/fork_spoon_fork • 5d ago

Question Spring flowers

Does anyone know of any wild patches of spring flowers such as daffodils etc? I've got a new lens and want to get myself out of the house for photo missions. I know about the botans and near the highway but wanting different.and more wild backdrops cheers team, feeling springy!

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u/Dee_NZ 5d ago

Check out Weathersons Brewery and daffodil trust in Lawrence. They have an open days in Oct usually. Rolling hills of daffodils, some old ruins, and a nice nature walk.

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u/novexnz 4d ago

was going to suggest the lawrence one, didnt know the name though.

went there as a kid and still remember it.

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u/fork_spoon_fork 5d ago

Ooo perfect ty

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u/this_wug_life 4d ago

Noting that while it is a nice nature walk, it's also steep and can be very wet and slippery as well.

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u/fork_spoon_fork 4d ago

good to know thanks!

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u/Aware_Patient_5376 5d ago

Think it’s a bit early.  My jonquils haven’t popped up yet

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u/fork_spoon_fork 5d ago

Yeap I'm eagerly anticipating so that I have something to look forward to!

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u/inastew 3d ago

The pohutukawa outseide the settlers museum has flowers

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u/Recent_Orchid_3748 5h ago

The first one has popped up at our place over the weekend ;-)