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Updated 05 December 2021 Photo: Pichugin Dmitry / Shutterstock.com Dunedin Shaun Jeffers / Shutterstock.com byvalet / Shutterstock.com martindeja / Shutterstock.com Dunedin, on the rugged east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is a city of style and creativity. Officially founded in 1848 by the Free Church of Scotland, it's home to twenty five thousand students at the University of Otago, who mingle with the town’s landed gentry to create an eclectic destination that enthrals all who pass through. Surrounded by a deep blue harbour on one side and rolling misty hills on the other, Dunedin’s lush green dales and old world architecture pay tribute to the city’s Scottish heritage. Featured Glenfalloch Woodland Garden Horticulturalists regularly marvel at the enchanting gardens of Glenfalloch ... Beachfront Suburbs The harbour, west of the Octagon, boasts many beachfront suburbs, including ... Baldwin Street Until 2019, Baldwin Street in Dunedin ranked as the world's steepest street ... Forsyth Barr Stadium Dunedinites love their Rugby Union and the city’s Forsyth Barr Stadium comes... Otago Peninsula The Otago Peninsula is an area of breath-taking natural beauty characterised... Top 5 Larnach Castle Dunedin is known for its ancient architecture, so act like a Scot, head to t... Taieri Gorge Railway Take the sixty kilometre journey on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway, New Z... Craft Beers Craft beers are big news in the alcohol industry. Dunedin is home to two cra... Dunedin's Royal Albatross ... Animal lovers and eco warriors will adore Dunedin’s abundant wildlife. The A... Yellow Eyed Penguins The Yellow Eyed Penguins of the Otago Peninsula are only found in New Zealan...

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Dunedin, on the rugged east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is a city of style and creativity. Officially founded in 1848 by the Free Church of Scotland, it's home to twenty five thousand students at the University of Otago, who mingle with the town’s landed gentry to create an eclectic destination that enthrals all who pass through. Surrounded by a deep blue harbour on one side and rolling misty hills on the other, Dunedin’s lush green dales and old world architecture pay tribute to the city’s Scottish heritage.
Featured
Glenfalloch Woodland Garden Horticulturalists regularly marvel at the enchanting gardens of Glenfalloch ... Beachfront Suburbs The harbour, west of the Octagon, boasts many beachfront suburbs, including ... Baldwin Street Until 2019, Baldwin Street in Dunedin ranked as the world's steepest street ... Forsyth Barr Stadium Dunedinites love their Rugby Union and the city’s Forsyth Barr Stadium comes... Otago Peninsula The Otago Peninsula is an area of breath-taking natural beauty characterised...
Top 5
Larnach Castle Dunedin is known for its ancient architecture, so act like a Scot, head to t... Taieri Gorge Railway Take the sixty kilometre journey on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway, New Z... Craft Beers Craft beers are big news in the alcohol industry. Dunedin is home to two cra... Dunedin's Royal Albatross ... Animal lovers and eco warriors will adore Dunedin’s abundant wildlife. The A... Yellow Eyed Penguins The Yellow Eyed Penguins of the Otago Peninsula are only found in New Zealan...
Octagon, an eight sided square lined with al
fresco cafés and bars, in the heart of the city.
You will nd the grand architectural masterpiece
of Dunedin’s original railway on the edge of the
CBD, an impressive stately building made from
basalt, limestone and granite with traditional
clock towers. It is home to the city’s annual ID
Fashion Week when the country’s fashionistas
line the sides of the long railway catwalk.
DO & SEE
There is much to do and see in Dunedin. Drive
the winding road of the Otago Peninsula through
Macandrew Bay, a quaint harbour front coastal
settlement, ten kilometres from town. Continue
to the point of the Peninsula where the blue
ocean and white sands meet, to discover yellow
eyed penguin settlements, fur seals, sea lions
and the elusive Albatross, with the only mainland
breeding colony in the world.
Larnach Castle
ancient architecture, so
the peninsula and
merchant baron and politician, William Larnach,
for his darling wife Eliza. The castle has a
scandalous history of adultery and suicide and is
said to be haunted, so watch your back.
Photo: Christoph Strässler (image cropped)
Address: 145 Camp Road, Dunedin
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: +64 03 476 1616
Internet: www.larnachcastle.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
cruise through Taeiri River Gorge’s hand dug
tunnels and century old wrought iron viaducts,
high above the valley oor.
Photo: Mike Goren (image cropped)
Address: Anzac Square, Dunedin
Internet: www.taieri.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
in the alcohol industry.
microbrewery. It is possible to tour the Speight’s
brewery, so join the ninety minute tour that
tracks the timeline of Speight’s ale from 1876 to
the mammoth copper vessels of today’s brew
house, before nishing with a cleansing ale.
Photo: Mr Bungle (image cropped)
Address: 200 Rattray St, Dunedin
Phone: +64 03 477 7697
Internet: www.speights.co.nz
wings at speeds of 115 kilometres per hour and
you have the chance to see these majestic
creatures from the observatory at Dunedin’s
Royal Albatross Colony, at Taiaroa Head.
Photo: JJ Harrison (image cropped)
Address: 1260 Harington Point Road, Dunedin
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 10:15 am - 5:30 pm
Phone: +64 03 478 0499
Internet: www.albatross.org.nz
Email: [email protected]
Penguins of the Otago
Peninsula are only found
world, with just
can get up close and personal with these
delightful creatures along with the thriving New
Zealand fur seals and sea lions on an eco-tour
that combines all three.
Photo: Steve (image cropped)
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone: +64 03 454 4121
Internet: www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
of wooded gardens lovingly landscaped and
overlooking the waters of Otago Harbour.
Photo: Graeme Scott (image cropped)
Address: 430 Portobello Road, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 8:00 am - dusk
Phone: +64 03 476 1006
Internet: www.glenfalloch.org.nz
Email: [email protected]
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the Moeraki Boulders;
these huge spherical
hour away from Dunedin. Stop at the famed
Fleurs restaurant, in the shing village on the
bay at Moeraki, and dine with fresh and smoked
seafood on the upper oor and enjoy the view.
Photo: macronix (image cropped)
Internet: www.eursplace.com
Email: [email protected]
Otago Peninsula
area of breath-taking
undoubtedly plan a scenic drive around because
every corner of the Otago peninsula hides a gem
ready to be discovered.
Address: Otago Peninsula, Dunedin
with when
tunnel leading to the beach made by a local
resident.
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
unique insight into New
entry is free so save some time for this attraction
and you won't be disappointed.
Photo: Mattinbgn (image cropped)
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: +64 03 477 5052
Internet: www.toituosm.com
Email: [email protected]
Team is playing at home. Even if you don't go
crazy over sports, watching a match here is still
an exciting experience.
Address: Murrayeld St, South Dunedin, New Zealand
Beachfront Suburbs
Octagon, boasts many
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Photo: Phillip Capper (image cropped)
Baldwin Street
Welsh Ffordd Pen Llech
you choose to take the challenging walk uphill,
notice the whimsical look houses lining the road
had to take on to adjust to the ascent angle.
Photo: Deyan Denchev/Shutterstock.com
access to some of the country’s best and
freshest seafood, meat and vegetables. Not far
from New Zealand’s oyster country, on the south
coast, blu oysters are just perfect around April.
Whitebait is a comfort food favourite, dipped in
batter and fried pancake style - found in any sh
and chip shop. Dining is mostly casual in
Dunedin with a handful of ne dining options.
Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant Bacchus Wine Bar and
Restaurant consistently
Lamb Hallmark of
features a bright light space, serving a menu of
hearty modern New Zealand cuisine.
Photo: uglybob nz / Flickr (image cropped)
Address: 12 The Octagon, Dunedin
Phone: +64 03 474 0824
Internet: www.bacchuswinebarrestaurant.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
casual environment is the
theme with a menu
worthy of the nest diner. Don't forget to try the
weekly brunch, served every Sunday from 11:00
am to 2:00 pm.
Photo: adoproducciones (image cropped)
Internet: www.platocafe.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
brewery with traditional,
to dine here because the
restaurant will not let you down, and neither will
the outstanding beers.
Internet: www.speights.co.nz
Parisian feel to it. The old
world charm is made up
by antique mirrors and
cuisine, such as French onion soup or seafood
simmered in coconut cream.
Internet: www.twochefsbistro.com
and elegant dining
experience in Dunedin,
this restaurant serves
delightful Italian dishes
for a special occasion. From the beautiful
interior to the professional service - everything
at Etrusco is truly top-notch.
Photo: Alan Myers (image cropped)
Address: The Savoy Building, 8A Moray Place, Dunedin
Phone: +64 03 477 3737
Internet: www.etrusco.co.nz
an extraordinary master
reects in the quality of
the food served at
just can't get enough of his creations, so pay a
visit and get ready to discover a whole new
world of delicacies.
eicient service, aordable prices and a lovely
atmosphere.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Saturday
9:00 am - 3.00 pm
Internet: www.potpourrivegetariancafe.co.nz
Fish Hook
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Photo: sharonang
Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm,
Saturday - Sunday 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Phone: +64 03 477 1620
Internet: www.shhookdunedin.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
an abundance in terms of wine that you should
sample some before making a choice, or simply
ask for a pairing recommendation.
Photo: Brent Hofacker / shutterstock.com
Phone: +64 03 477 7300
Internet: www.gaslightdunedin.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
students going. Combine this with an arty scene
that relies on coee to keep inspiration owing
and you get a Mecca for coee lovers. Dunedin is
no exception, with quirky unique cafes serving
exquisite coee beans. Most of Dunedin’s cafe
society is found around the Octagon area, in the
University George Street vicinity and in the
swanky suburbs of St Clair, Roslyn and
Highgate.
people-watching and
for its lling breakfasts,
range of cakes, gluten free desserts, lunch ideas
and snacks. They serve high quality coee as
well as an array of traditional and herbal teas, so
it's basically the right spot for everyone.
Photo: Dave Crosby (image cropped)
Address: 29 The Octagon, Dunedin
Phone: +64 03 479 0808
Internet: www.novadunedin.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
The Fix
yourself a roasted coee
with a mouth-watering
fact, is freshly roasted
you the best coee around.
Photo: George Hodan
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Internet: www.thexcoee.co.nz
local hot spot and a truly
great coee shop. Service
here is always prompt
and friendly and they
quality menu that could satisfy the pickiest
guest. The breakfast, brunch and lunch are all
equally good so don't hesitate and take a break
from touring Dunedin here.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: +64 03 479 9900
Internet: www.thegoodoilcafe.com
located on the most
Ironic Cafe & Bar would have had an intimate
ambiance and enough outdoor space to let their
guests enjoy one of their delectable meals or
strong coee outside, away from the crowds.
Photo: kpgolfpro (image cropped)
Internet: www.ironiccafebar.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
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It is important to get your days right in Dunedin.
Like any other place in the world, the locals
dictate the buzz: a pub may be humming on a
Thursday, but never on a Monday, a bar may be
the place to go on a Wednesday, but not to be
seen at on a Saturday. Talk to locals, especially
students, they will know where to go and when.
Time it right and you will be swept up in an
intelligent bar scene worthy of any underground
city. Dunedin specialises in intimate cocktail bars
where conversations abound or rowdy pubs with
live music. There is something for all drinking
palates and pleasures, so pull up a stool.
Octagon
entertainment district of
Dunedin with Dunedin
especially to younger
walk or for a bar to bar tour, sipping refreshing
cocktails.
Address: The Octagon, Dunedin
secret, Pequeno Wine &
the Laneway opposite the
Rialto Theatre, on Moray
Place in the outer
Photo: Lane V. Erickson / shutterstock.com
Address: 50 Princes Street, Dunedin
Phone: +64 03 477 7830
Stuart St Mac's Brew Bar
This bar is located in the
heart of it all in Dunedin -
the Octagon area,
Stuart Street Mac's
furniture where, at night, DJs and acoustic bands
often play.
Internet: www.stuartst.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
most popular sports and
karaoke bars. The Baaa
drinks, food and live
sporting broadcasts. It's a
great spot to meet some locals that are here to
drink a beer and chat or lots of students, always
ready to have fun and party.
Photo: Pressmaster / shutterstock.com
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 1:00 am,
Sunday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone: +64 03 477 7718
Internet: www.thebaaa.co.nz
Zealand’s fashion map. This one-week festival
dedicated to fashion is held annually, in the end
of February, when local designers make good on
the international circuit. Tanya Carlson, Tamsin
Cooper and Nom D strut their stu alongside
emerging designers.
Port Chalmers
Chalmers houses some
excellent art galleries
including 34th gallery,
Anchorage Galley and
Milnes Court Gallery.
Dunedin’s local artists or stay in Dunedin CBD
and peruse Milford Galleries in the city’s
Dowling Street.
Address: Port Chalmers, Dunedin
George Street with Plume
store, founded in 1978,
Photo: Aleshyn_Andrei / shutterstock.com
Email: [email protected]
the local Farmers'
organic variety. While buying some healthy and
tasty food, you'll surely get hungry, but don't
worry about that because here you have the
possibility to grab a bite, too.
Photo: Graeme Scott (image cropped)
Address: Anzac Avenue, Dunedin
Phone: +64 03 471 6178
Internet: www.otagofarmersmarket.org.nz
Email: [email protected]
Meridian Mall
many shops and
and Pandora. It is also well equipped when it
comes to food, oering any kind of meal you may
desire at the food court.
Photo: Pear285 (image cropped)
Internet: www.meridianmall.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
George Street
George Street with Plume
as the reigning queen
among the huge variety
of fashion shops and
shopper's paradise. Also, New Zealand is
synonymous with sheepskin and Dunedin’s best
sheepskin and leather goods are to be found at
Hides, on George Street.
Photo: Benchill (image cropped)
Address: George Street, Dunedin
University Book Shop
does not only specialize
on school books, but
oers a nice and full range of all kinds of
literature. This is heaven for every book-lover out
there.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday
10:00 am - 4 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: +64 03 477 6976
Internet: www.unibooks.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
oers several shopping
opportunities in dierent
branches such as fashion,
books, health and beauty,
has a smaller selection of stores than the
Meridian, but boasts a more varied, and higher
quality products as well as an international food
court.
Internet: www.goldencentre.co.nz
traditional kilts and attire, and much more. Even
if don't end up wearing a kilt, the visit will be a
cultural experience in itself.
Photo: Ekaterina Pokrovsky / Shutterstock.com
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
currently no public
time will be determined by passenger drop os,
but expect anything from twenty to forty
minutes. You can book a ticket in advance on the
website.
www.supershuttle.co.nz
A taxi fare to town is usually around $90 and the
ride will take approximately 20 minutes.
Southern Taxis
represented at Dunedin International Airport
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you'll have plenty of choices.
Photo: Juan Garces
Internet: www.dnairport.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
Public Transport
touristic attractions; the
public transport service,
particularly eicient here with buses operated by
dierent companies, such as:
Go Bus
cab system with taxis
working around the clock.
within fteen to twenty minutes and Port
Chalmers within half an hour.
Dunedin Taxis
any post oice you run
across and one of the
most central post oices
is the Moray Place Post
Shop:
Internet: www.nzpost.co.nz
well-equipped pharmacy
day of the year.
95 Hanover Street, Dunedin
+64 03 477 6344
code: 03
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD) = 100 cents
Opening hours Generally shops are open from Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm and 9:30 am - 1:00 pm on Saturdays.
Newspapers The Otago Daily Times NZ Herald
Emergency numbers Police, Fire and Ambulance: 111
Tourist information tepoti Dunedin i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 50 The Octagon, Dunedin Central, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 474 3300 Opening hours: October to March: Mon–Sun 8:45am–6pm. April to September: Mon–Sun 8:30am–5pm. Public Holidays 9am–5pm, Christmas Day 9am–1pm
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