Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Seacliff , in the county of Waikouaiti, is a small country township situated on the sea coast, twenty-four miles north by rail from Dunedin. It is so named from being on a cliff by the sea, and the railway station is 327 feet above sea level. From the township and the hills at the back, a magnificent view of the Otago Heads and Blueskin Bay is obtainable. On the hillside, a little above the railway station, the Sea-cliff Lunatic Asylum stands, surrounded by beautifully laid out gardens. Dairy-farming is the chief occupation of the residents of the district, and there is a dairy factory close to the township. Seacliff has a natural curiosity in a large stalacfite cave, which is just above high-water mark, and is easily reached. The local railway station serves the purpose of a post, telegraph, and money order office. Seacliff has, also, a public school, general store and hotel.