Photo: Christine O'ConnorThese days, Karitane is a peaceful sanctuary, away from the rat race of civilisation. It later became a large farming settlement and fishing port, and more recently the area became prominent for being the home of late pioneering paediatrician, psychiatrist and founder of the Plunket Society Sir Truby King. Not only is there great fishing, swimming and "world-class" surfing spots along the coastline, it is a diver’s paradise with the world’s largest sea cave network nearby. "It’s a popular holiday spot because it has good beaches, a nice estuary and the peninsula has good walks. "If you’re looking to get away from the rest of the world and listen to the surf and the sea birds, this is the place to do it."

Source: Otago Daily Times December 25, 2017 16:18 UTC