Otago Little blue penguins, Ōamaru © Waitaki District Council INSET: Canoe Beach, Mapoutahi • RIGHT: Olveston. Both: © DunedinNZ
Talk to a Local Kevin Flaherty Tour Guide, Olveston Historic Home, Dunedin
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My top five must-do’s for visitors to experience would have to be Olveston Historic Home, Otago Museum, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Toitu Settlers Museum and Larnach Castle. Three of these are free and every one of them highlights the heritage of Dunedin in different ways. You might not have heard of this one but there is a quiet spot known to locals: Canoe Beach. This small, sheltered beach can be reached either by Doctors Point beach, low tide only, or via Purakaunui Beach.
When it comes to dining out, my favourite eatery is Zucchini Bros in the historic Exchange area. They have been in business 27 years and I have been eating their pasta and pizza for 27 years. For a delightful day trip I would suggest visitors drive down the Otago Peninsula. There are many beaches to explore and if you cruise past the albatross colony, you see a variety of nesting sea birds and even perhaps, an albatross in flight. While you’re out there, visit the colonies of the yelloweyed penguin (hoiho) and little blue penguin. Being a heritage buff, Dunedin is my ideal city. It’s awesome for visitors too because we have a huge variety of attractions which include wildlife, wine and food and heritage.
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See Map Section - pages 57 to 63
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