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Dunedin
Otago
New Zealand

Dunedin is New Zealand's first city, and is the second largest in the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.  The picturesque Otago harbour and hills around Dunedin represent the remnants of an extinct volcano.  The city suburbs extend out into the surrounding valleys and hills, onto the isthmus of the Otago Peninsula, along the shores of the Otago Harbour, and the Pacific Ocean.  Nestled at the head of the Harbour on the east coast of the South Island is the lively city of Dunedin.   

Scottish history and its own unique culture has resulted in the city having the largest concentration of late 19th century Victorian and Edwardian architecture in New Zealand. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. 

The city is full of superb holiday activities and attractions, has a diverse student population, excellent shopping, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife.  

Dunedin has a diverse economy, which includes manufacturing, publishing and technology-based industries as well as education, research and tourism.  The city's most important activity centres around tertiary education and has an internationally recognised university which hosts New Zealand’s principal medical school.

A great place to live, work and enjoy

                    

 

Dunedin - highlights 

  • New Zealand's oldest university - established 1869
  • Passenger trains depart from Dunedin Railway Station
  • New Zealand's only castle
  • First public art gallery and art school
  • Street Art Trails
  • New Zealand's first telephone exchange call was from Dunedin
  • The first gas street lighting
  • Steepest residential street in the world
  • Well preserved Victorian and Edwardian heritage architecture
  • Endless options for viewing wildlife
  • One of New Zealand's oldest and largest museums
  • The only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross in the world
  • Cathedral
  • Brewery
  • Theatre
  • Performances, exhibitions and festivals throughout the winter
  • Museum
  • New Zealand's first botanic garden
  • Chocoholic heaven
  • Signal Hill - for great views over Otago Harbour and the city
  • Monument commemorating the 1940 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi
  • Tunnel Beach - carved out by the stormy sea and salty winds
  • Spectacular beaches
  • Surfing
  • Mountain biking
  • Airport
  • Accommodation of all types
  • Variety of restaurants and takeaways
  • Hospital and Health Care Centre
  • Watch the Southern Lights in the sky - check for times
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