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Dunedin
... architecturally rich with some of the best nightlife in the South
Island. Cultured, graceful and lively for its size.
Lonely Planet 2002
DUNEDIN
NEW ZEALAND ... a city that captivates and enchants…, it is a city
in which to linger and explore…
Dunedin’s
Otago Peninsula, is renowned for its albatross colony and various species
of penguins, seals and pelagic birds. Dunedin is known for such tourist
attractions as the Taieri Gorge Railway, recognised as one of the world's
great train journeys, Heritage Tour at Speights Brewery, Cadbury Chocolate
World or stately homes such as Olveston or the grandeur of Larnach Castle,
standing as a sentinel atop the peninsula.
The
long main shopping street of Dunedin, George Street, has a range of world
class local designers and chain stores that entice travellers and locals
alike, and the city-centre Octagon with its bars and cafes – and
the statue of the Scottish bard, Robbie Burns – is the ideal place
to relax after shopping.
The
new blends comfortably with the old in Dunedin – the modern office
blocks slipping in the cheek by jowl with the Oamaru Stone and granite
grandeur of the commercial past, stately buildings that hear testimony
to the solidity and wealth of their times. The old is something to be
treasured rather than discarded in Dunedin.
The
discerning visitor discovers all this and more… the Clock Tower at
New Zealand’s first university, the University of Otago, stands as
a reminder of the educational past, present and future; tolling the hours
for generations of students who have graduated and made their mark around
the world.
There
are joys to be discovered throughout Dunedin; hidden delights that belie
the city’s size and population.
Dunedin
is much more than a one-night stay. It is a city which will reward you
well when you take time to explore ...
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