Dunedin
New Zealand · Otago
Description
Dunedin is a university city founded by Scottish settlers on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island and is regarded as the cultural centre of the Otago region. The city is renowned for its Scottish heritage, magnificent Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and remarkably steep streets. The nearby Otago Peninsula is one of New Zealand's most important wildlife areas, home to the world's only mainland breeding colony of northern royal albatrosses, as well as yellow-eyed penguins and New Zealand sea lions. With its historic university, vibrant café and arts scene, and scenic setting between rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean, Dunedin blends history, nature, and student life in a distinctive atmosphere. It is considered one of New Zealand's finest historic cities and an ideal gateway to exploring the Otago region.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – January
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Otago Peninsula(Day trip)
- Larnach Castle(Day trip)
- Dunedin Railway Station
- Royal Albatross Centre(Day trip)
- The World's Steepest Street (Baldwin Street)
- Yellow-eyed penguins(Day trip)
- Tunnel Beach
- St Clair Beach
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
- Olveston Historic Home
- The Octagon
- Speight's Brewery Tour
- Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Signal Hill Lookout
- Sandfly Bay(Day trip)
- Allans Beach(Day trip)
- Moeraki Boulders(Day trip)
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary(Day trip)
- Taieri Gorge Railway(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- DUD
- Train stations:
- Dunedin
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry