Dunedin is rich in heritage and culture and takes great pride in the preservation of its architecture. Scottish settlement in the 1800's and the gold rush provided the period when many fine examples of Victorian and Edwardian buildings were constructed.
Set at the base of Otago Peninsula, Dunedin City sprawls up the hills offering fantastic views of the harbour and surrounding picturesque landscape.
Home to New Zealands oldest university the city has a vibrant university population. There is a treasure trove of galleries, shops, cafes and retaurants.
Action adventure
Try surfing at St Clair beach, kayaking
Moderate activities
Royal Albatross Centre and breeding colony, walk around the (hilly) Botanic Gardens, Butterfly house and cafe, guided city walking tours both scenic and heritage.
Relaxing activities
Taieri Gorge train excursion, Lanarch Castle visit and or tour, Olveston historic house tour, Saturday morning farmers market at the Railway Station, Art Gallery, Settlers Museum, Otago Museum, NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium, NZ Sports Hall of Fame, Speights Brewery Tour, Peninsula wildlife tours, for period architecture visit the Dunedin Railway Station and stroll around the university, stroll the many shops, cafes and bars on George Street.
Children and young families
Cadburys Chocolate factory tour and tasting, view the amazing albatros birds at the Albatros Centre and colony, picnic at the botanic gardens and butterfly house, Taieri Gorge train trip, salt water pools at St Clair beach
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