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Golden Peninsula Guardians People Projects Passion Pioneers
1967-2017
Sophie BarkerMarketing ManagerOtago Peninsula Trust
Aims of Otago Peninsula Trust
Stimulation of public interest in, and care for, the beauty,
history and character of the Otago PeninsulaPreservation of the
natural attractions of the Otago Peninsula and Protection of its
flora and faunaDevelopment of tourist attractions, public and
recreational services on the Otago Peninsula so that the public may
obtain the maximum use and enjoyment of the area in a way that will
not detract from or destroy its beauty or character.Promotionof
knowledge of and interest in the objects of the Trust by meetings,
exhibitions, educational courses and all other forms of instruction
and publicity.
Preserve and Enhance
The Trust is a testament to the efforts of a huge number of
volunteers men and women who gave freely of their time and talents
always been the catalyst of enterprise and progress
2009 Trustee & Management Reunion
DunedinConcerned with stagnation in the late 1960s
Dunedin 1966Dunedin was in the doldrums.. A Jaycee survey
identified heritage, education and tourism as key strengths. Otago
Peninsula encapsulated all those attributes
In 1966 the Dunedin Jaycees (a group of entrepreneurial
businessmen) met to discuss projects that could benefit the
community, as well as improve the citys economic growth and image.
The decision was made to initiate a project that would be a tourist
attraction for Dunedin. If all the existing and potential
attractions and features on the Otago Peninsula were considered
together, the whole of the Peninsula was in fact the attraction.
Prof Ron Lister The idea of the Otago Peninsula Trust was born! The
new organisation was to be responsible for promoting and developing
eco-tourism on the Otago Peninsula, protecting and enhancing its
unique features. Registered in 1967 the Otago Peninsula Trust, its
Board of Trustees and members, created a vision for the future
which has established the Trust as an integral part of the wider
Dunedin tourism market and one of New Zealands most important
private charitable trusts. Through the continuing support of groups
like Jaycees, Rotary, Lions, with the wider community providing
voluntary labour and essential funds, the Trust has operated
successfully, and to Dunedin's great benefit, for 50 years.
Inaugural Trust Board Meeting 16 November 1966A.G. Parry
(Chair)Ms R MedlicottMs C.A.K. DeakerL.T. StewartP.J. StewartT.K.
SideyJ.G. BarnesN.Y.A WalesS.C. ScottL.O. SimpsonW.H. DawsonA.
DiversI. Mitchell I.G. Ellis (Secretary)
Otago Peninsula Trust formed1st meeting 1966Registered
1967Agenda #1
Trust formationPeninsula Protection urged
Jaycee Mystery Envelope Appeal - 1967Raised approximately $26k
to help purchase GlenfallochE Day 15 September 67
Plans for Otago Peninsula. Glenfalloch purchased 1968-69
Volunteers Glenfalloch 1970Ditch Digging CompetitionTree felling
for power cables
A Setback1973 Glenfalloch Chalet FireThanks to Trust members
volunteering the mess was cleared enough for a wedding to proceed
the next dayRemember? Night on the Nile, A French Provincial
Evening, Whalers Whoopee, Family Day at Glenfalloch, The
Prospectors International Dance and Gusher Night, Hawaiian Luau,
Sherry previews, Naughty 90s Ball Have you got photos?
Otago Peninsula Trust joint venture- Tours to McGrouther Farm to
see seals and penguins March 1969
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1st Otago Peninsula Guide 1969
1972 Otago Peninsula Relief Map
1966-1972 work to open Albatross Colony
Rotary Dunedin, Dunedin North, St Kilda, Dunedin South, Mosgiel
undertook to provide the Albatross Observatory as a combined Rotary
Golden Jubliee Project.Hoped that the erection of the building
would be the start of something big for Dunedin and for its tourist
tradeOther support from: Otago Museum, Dunedin South Rotoact,
Periodic Detention Centre, Automobile Assn, Royal Forest & Bird
Society..
$1500 extra was required for the reception centre The Evening
Star led the appeal1971-72Albatross viewing building work and
raising funds
Building the albatross observatory 1971
Albatross Colony Tours Opening Day 23 Feb 1972Special Guest
Lance Richdale
1970s - 1884 Armstrong Disappearing Gun in danger of being lost
from Fort Taiaroa
Fort Taiaroa Restoration Volunteer Project TeamDormer WoulfeJack
JoyceLaurie StewartBill Dawson
Otago Peninsula Trust Today
Pukekura Trust -Blue Penguins PukekuraRoyal
AlbatrossCentreHistoric Fort TaiaroaFletcher HouseColinswood
BushGlenfalloch WoodlandGardens & Green BikesOtago Peninsula
Trust Including Joint VenturesLEOTCEducation ProgrammeSandymount
Lime KilnsHarbour ConeRevegetation Programme50% partnershipWith
GlenfallochRestaurantThe Trust owns and operates some of Dunedins
most iconic properties and businesses on the Otago Peninsula. It is
managed by a Board of Trustees who are elected members of the Trust
who freely volunteer their time and talents. The main activities
the Trust undertakes are:Management of Trusts assets, including
support and stewardship of the administrative functions for many
associated organisations and groups committed to projects on the
Otago Peninsula.Developing opportunities, fundraising and sourcing
grants for new and ongoing projects to further enhance the Otago
Peninsula.Owning and managing visitor attractions including the
Royal Albatross Centre, Historic Fort Taiaroa, Glenfalloch Woodland
Garden. On behalf of the Fletcher Trust the Trust also manages
Fletcher House at Broad Bay.Fundraising through memberships,
voluntary contributions and promotion of special events.Being an
integral part of Dunedins promotion to visitors (both local and
international), to raise awareness of the city as an
internationally recognised eco-destination. Working with numerous
organisations and local parties to develop valuable partnerships
and joint ventures, to promote and enhance the unique values of the
Otago Peninsula.Providing educational opportunities which conform
with the NZ School Curriculum.
2017 Otago Peninsula Visitor Guide
Preserving & Enhancing Otago Peninsula since
1967GlenfallochFletcher House
Royal Albatross CentreBlue Penguins PukekuraFort Taiaroa
Dunedin
Lime Kilns
Interactive displays. Free entry.Departure point for albatross
and penguin tours.Dunedins first ecotourism operator since 1972
Gold Enviromark
201626 Chicks FledgedRoyalcam webcam 1 million hits
2017 Cover of Dunedin A to Z GuideThanks to Stephen Jaquiery for
the stunning image
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#10 on TripAdvisor
Conservation partnership Korako Karetai Trust and Otago
Peninsula TrustOver 200 breeding pairs, growing 10% per year
2016-17RFID Chipping15k plantings#9 Tripadvisor
Hidden fort beneath the albatross colonyWorlds only fully
restored Armstrong Disappearing Gun 1886
2016-17 Famous as a movie set The Light Between Oceans
A superb asset for all visitors to enjoy
GLENFALLOCH GARDEN TODAY
2017 CELEBRATIONS1972 Albatross Time WarpArt & Light
GlenfallochGlenfalloch GalaStaff Reunion50 Stories in 50
weeksOutreach talks50th book
Get involved become a member bring visitors have
celebrations
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