South Island NZ castle by maggiemae

South Island NZ castle

I've photographed this castle before as it is very famous but it is only 20km north of our town and the also famous restaurant, called Riverstone Kitchen is just in front of this castle."Dot' is so famous - it is her 'castle'. I gather it was finally finished in 2019.
We had lunch at the restaurant which always has 5 star food and service. I wish I had more room in my tum!
Thankful for;
Daughter and hubby, off to Lake Tekapo for star gazing after this having spent two days with us, No TV - just sitting around talking! Not used to this after 2 years of hiding from Covid!
We visited here once too, and had a lunch in the restaurant. It was so lovely. Good memories.
September 4th, 2022  
A picture postcard shot - fav
September 4th, 2022  
@beryl Thanks Beryl - its all about deciding how far away to take a shot!
September 4th, 2022  
What a gorgeous castle, oh my. So nice to have family visit!
September 4th, 2022  
FAV Who doesn’t like a castle? I love the way you have chosen to compose this photo.

I am so happy you were able to spend time with family after being isolated for so long
September 4th, 2022  
wow! a real live castle. impressive, isn't it. i see an 'orb' in the far distance, exactly what is it? aces!
September 4th, 2022  
Beautiful!
September 4th, 2022  
What a splendid shot and seascape! We haven’t been out of area for some time, staying at home and having days out have been our Zenith! Scorching weather is hardly conducive to driving any great distance…and above all we have each other. No complaints. Long may it continue!








September 4th, 2022  
Love the blue shades and pov
September 4th, 2022  
Fabulous shot
September 4th, 2022  
I like this composition
September 4th, 2022  
A lovely looking place.
September 4th, 2022  
A really stunning castle but how new it looks….will be better in another 200 years perhaps! 🤣🤣🤣 Lake Tekapo is a great place to visit, I’m thinking they will both enjoy that very much. Brian this morning tells me you are all still wearing masks but he’s expecting Jacinda to relax the rules as it might be putting off tourists! I told him it’s the price if travel that’s putting off tourists!! 🤣
September 4th, 2022  
@summerfield I don't really know Vikki, but it could be a summerhouse!
September 4th, 2022  
@happypat Yes, people don't have the money to travel after Covid shutting down businesses etc.
September 4th, 2022  
@s4sayer I so feel the same way, Margo!
September 4th, 2022  
@grammyn Have never worried about being isolated. We have everything we want here, Katy!
September 4th, 2022  
@maggiemae Air fares are almost double maggie!!
September 4th, 2022  
gorgeous light in this photo and good that you have foreground interest
September 4th, 2022  
@phil_howcroft This is not the sea, Phil - its designed to be the moat!
September 4th, 2022  
@maggiemae Maggie , yes I realised it was a moat ..a big one I might add :)
September 4th, 2022  
Wonderful image.
September 5th, 2022  
Love this scene and textures. Great pov.
September 5th, 2022  
What a grand location and an exquisite home!!!
September 5th, 2022  
Nice architecture and location
September 5th, 2022  
A beauty! fav
September 6th, 2022  
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