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Entirely Kiwi World Famous Blog Job – I’m Shortlisted!

Posted on 01 September 2009 by anthony

Holy crap!

You may have heard of the Entirely Kiwi World Famous Promotion that was on recently.

Basically they were looking to shout someone a trip around New Zealand for 3 months, all expenses paid.

It’s kind of like ‘The Best Job In The World‘ but with lots more sheep and less sun!

In return, the winning candidate has to do all sorts of fun things in New Zealand, such as bungy jump, have great NZ wines, and other strenuous activities.

Vanessa (@EntirelyKiwi on Twitter) sent me an email today informing me that I have been selected as 1 of 10 candidates to score a 3 month Blogging junket around New Zealand as part of the Entirely Kiwi World Famous Promotion!

Out of the 10 shortlisted candidates, I need to be in the Top 3 most followed blogs to progress to the next stage – where Entirely Kiwi will select a winner.

Anyway I would definitely appreciate your follow to help me get over the line – so, have a look here at my blog at Entirely World Famous and click on Follow!

Fingers Crossed!

Cheers

Anthony, The Travel Tart

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The World’s Steepest Street

Posted on 15 April 2009 by anthony

The World’s Steepest Street is Baldwin Street, in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Because the sign says so!

worlds steepest street The Worlds Steepest Street

Like any good local council wanting to promote their city, the Dunedin City Council proudly states that this street is officially the ‘Steepest in the World’, and is in the Guinness Book of Records.

Well it is a bit steep.

The average grade of The World’s Steepest Street is 1 in 3.41, with the steepest grade being 1 in 2.86. Check out these photos.

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I guess you need good brakes on your car.

If you really want to, you can also claim some dodgy certificates at the bottom of the street that has been set up by some enterprising resident – saying that you’ve walked up and down The World’s Steepest Street.

baldwin st certificate The Worlds Steepest Street

Other things to do in New Zealand after visiting The World’s Steepest Street – have a steak at the Huntsman Steakhouse.

To check out more famous World Streets, see Street World: Urban Culture and Art from Five Continents.

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Weird Sculpture of the Week – Dunedin, New Zealand

Posted on 28 March 2009 by anthony

This Weird Sculpture was spotted in a park at Port Chalmers, north of Dunedin, New Zealand.

I have no idea what this Weird Sculpture means – there were no signs showing any descriptions of what it’s supposed to represent.

If you have any idea, let me know.

Strange.

weird statue Weird Sculpture of the Week   Dunedin, New Zealand

If you want to create your own, check out The Sculptor’s Bible.

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Nugget Point, New Zealand – Strange Sign of The Week

Posted on 06 March 2009 by anthony

Nugget Point is located near Dunedin, in New Zealand.

It’s a popular place for tourists to check out on the South Island.

Nugget Point is a bit ordinary when it’s pissing down rain and windy, but it’s worth a look.

I enjoyed the walk to and from the lighthouse at Nugget Point, and you can view wildlife such as seals, birds and other wildlife.

Nugget Point New Zealand Nugget Point, New Zealand   Strange Sign of The Week

However,  on the way to the Nugget Point lighthouse, is this rather ’stating the obvious sign’.

warning beware of cliffs Nugget Point, New Zealand   Strange Sign of The Week

Watch out, the cliffs at Nugget Point might come out and eat you.

You can check out what Nugget Point looks like here at Amazon.

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Bizarre Steak House Advertisement – WTF!

Posted on 27 February 2009 by anthony

Steak House.

A vegetarian’s worst nightmare.  Personally, I like a big feed of bovine now and then.

Last week, I went to Dunedin, on the south island of a New Zealand for a small break.

It’s not a bad place to visit – there’s some nice surrounding attractions like seal colonies, albatross nests and rugby stuff, but it sometimes becomes miserable and drizzly and is great weather for ducks.

Anyway, on one of these gloomy days, I was trawling through a free, easily available local magazine.  On Page 4, I came across this fairly standard advertisement for the Huntsmen Steak House.

banner ad Bizarre Steak House Advertisement   WTF!

Yeah, no worries, that’s fair enough.  But I thought it was a bit strange that a much larger, more ‘in your face’ advertisement for the same Steak House appeared on Page 24 of the same publication!

I’ve placed this truly bizarre ad below.  I’m just wondering if anyone notices the Steak?

I was gobsmacked because this Steak House ad appeared in a local guide outlining what’s going on in Dunedin for both locals and visitors – and not in a sealed section of an adult magazine! I wonder if it sells more steaks?

What the F*$%??

If for some reason you are feeling hungry, check out Morton’s Steak Bible: Recipes and Lore from the Legendary Steakhouse.

full ad Bizarre Steak House Advertisement   WTF!

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