Dunedin

New Edinburgh was founded by Scottish settlers in 1848. The cities name was changed into the old galic name Dunedin meaning Edinburgh.

It's the capital of Otago. The region was once full of gold prospectors and there are outstanding Victorian and Edwardian buildings from the 19th Century time of the gold rush.

The University of Otago was opened in 1869 and is New Zealand's oldest and largest university. The 20.000 students helping to create the fine atmosphere of the city.

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Octagon

The city's main place is the Octagon. Here you'll find the visitor's centre, cafe's and St. Pauls Cathedral. The statue of Robert Burns overlooks the place.

St Paul's Cathedral

You can clearly recognize which part was completed earlier.

Railway Station

The Railway Station built of basalt and Oamaru stone has a huge tower. The interior is well worth a visit as it reflects the prosperity of the gold rush. The foyer is decorated with Majolica tiles, has a mosaic floor and stained glass windows. It is more a kind of a temple for travellers than a functional building.

It is the departure point for the Taieri Gorge Railway.

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Baldwin Street

The world's steepest street

Speight's Brewery

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Cadbury World

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Olveston Statle Home

Clocktower

Churches

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Museums

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Otago Museum

The recently redeveloped Otago Museum was founded in 1886. It is renowned for its Maori and Pacific Island collections, a Southern Land, Southern people Gallery about natural and human history of the region and a hands-on science centre.

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Otago Settlers Museum

If you'll follow the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail, the Settlers Museum is the one to start. Established in 1898 it's about the life of the early settlers. Here you can book a historic city walking tour.

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Dunedin Public Art Gallery

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Parks and Gardens

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Botanical Garden

New Zealand's oldest Botanical Garden, opened in 1869 with extensive rose garden, Japanese garden, bird aviary and a rhododendron dell.

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