Dunedin was born out of gold and reached maturity through industry and educational excellence. From New Zealand’s largest city by population, to the largest city by area, Dunedin has always held a prominent position in our country.
The city has always recognised the importance of its heritage and this can be found in the original architecture and prominence of memorials both to our fallen soldiers and to our pioneering forebears.
Dunedin has a deserved reputation as one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere, and it even has its own castle. Also worth exploring is the Otago University, The Railway Station, Olveston, the First Church and the Municipal Chambers.
Dunedin, located on the South East coast of the South Island is New Zealand’s largest city by area and arguably the most spectacular in terms of contrasting landscapes. For a city of its size, Dunedin is relatively easy to get around, regardless of what time of the day it is. More and more people are choosing to settle here, taking advantage of lower living costs, low traffic and the absence of the fast pace of a large metropolitan city.
It is a city nestled in tree-clad hills at the head of a spectacular harbour. Dunedin is the main centre of, and the gateway to, the Otago region. The Otago region (be it North, Central or South), offers a wide variety of things to do and see and some amazing, contrasting vistas.
Looking for something different to do in your spare time in Dunedin between games, Dunedin’s history and its wildlife are the common must see’s. Although these aren’t Dunedin’s only attractions there is a growing arts and culture scene, the Cadbury Chocolate Factory, the Speights Brewery, beautiful gardens, parks, walking tracks – the Visitor Centre can suggest many others also.
The only mainland breeding colony of the Northern Royal Albatross, large majestic seabirds with a wingspan of thee metres, is at the Otago Peninsula.
Dunedin, and its surrounds, is home to some interesting locals, including the world’s rarest penguin - the yellow-eyed penguin, New Zealand sea lions, New Zealand fur seals and little blue penguins.
Dunedin Railway Station is the most photographed building in New Zealand.
University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest university was the first in the country to admit women to all its classes. It is also the South Island’s largest employer.
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is, in effect, New Zealand’s national sports museum, the only one of its kind in the country.
The Otago Daily Times is New Zealand’s first daily and oldest surviving independent newspaper.
The Dunedin (1876–82) was the first ship to successfully transport refrigerated meat. In its capacity, it helped set the stage for New Zealand’s success as a major provider of agricultural exports, notwithstanding its extreme remoteness from most markets.
Dunedin’s Ice Stadium has the biggest curling rink in the Southern Hemisphere. Curling is a game unique to only a few regions.
The city has always recognised the importance of its heritage and this can be found in the original architecture and prominence of memorials both to our fallen soldiers and to our pioneering forebears.
Dunedin, located on the South East coast of the South Island is New Zealand’s largest city by area and arguably the most spectacular in terms of contrasting landscapes. For a city of its size, Dunedin is relatively easy to get around, regardless of what time of the day it is. More and more people are choosing to settle here, taking advantage of lower living costs, low traffic and the absence of the fast pace of a large metropolitan city.
Dunedin, and its surrounds, is home to some interesting locals, including the world’s rarest penguin - the yellow-eyed penguin, New Zealand sea lions, New Zealand fur seals and little blue penguins.
