Dunedin Attractions

Dunedin is the South Island's second largest city and is located beside the Otago Peninsula on the lower east coast. Well known for being a University city of Scottish heritage, visitors to New Zealand's oldest city are treated to a delightful combination of fine Architecture and cultural riches.


Olveston

Olveston Historic Home


OLVESTON

Spend a magical hour absorbing the atmosphere in the Theomin family's historic Dunedin home, Olveston. Be transported to an era of fine living, grace and style. Gain an insight into the daily running of an early 20th century household of quality.

Visit Olveston Website

 

Taieri Gorge Railway

Taieri Gorge Railway


TAIERI GORGE RAILWAY

Enjoy an amazing variety of landscapes as you travel from Dunedin city centre to the rugged mountain interior of Central Otago and back.

Visit Taieri Gorge Railway website

 

 

BALDWIN STREET

Royal Albatross Colony

Royal Albatross Colony

Conquer Baldwin Street authenticated as the World’s Steepest Street.

 

ROYAL ALBATROSS COLONY

Tairoa Head is the World’s only mainland breeding colony of Royal Northern Albatross colony.

 

 

Monarch Cruises

Monarch Wildlife Cruises

MONARCH WILDLIFE TOURS

A cruise on the Monarch will enable you to view what cannot be seen from land.  See a fascinating array of ocean birds and marine mammals all in their natural environment.

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ELM WILDLIFE TOURS
Unrivalled viewing of Penguins, Fur Seals and Sea lions.
A highly recommended tour.

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CADBURY CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Add a little sweetness to your day and enjoy a tour of Cadbury World

 

SPEIGHTS BREWERY
See, smell, touch and taste the ingredients that go into making Speight’s beers and discover how Speights’s became ‘The Pride of the South’.

 

Otago Museum

Otago Museum

OTAGO MUSEUM

Discover a magnificent collection of treasures from around the world.  Experience hands on science at its best in DISCOVERY WORLD and experience Otago’s Natural and Cultural Wealth. Highly Recommended attraction.

 

 

OTAGO SETTLER’S MUSEUM
Discover what makes Otago different at the Otago Settlers Museum.  Like our original settlers, the museum has a colourful and interesting history.

 

HOCKEN LIBRARY
Archives and Art museum
Genealogy and Whakapapa research

 

BOTANIC GARDEN
Significant plant collections in a serene setting of mature trees, sunlit lawns and hill views.

 

CHINESE GARDEN (Due to open in February 2008)