Otago The Octagon This eightsided plaza occupies the very heart of Dunedin. From this focal point, the city disperses outward and the main street cuts straight through the middle.
Octagon, Dunedin RIGHT: Otago Peninsula BELOW: Larnach’s Castle ALL IMAGES: © DunedinNZ
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mOERAKI Dunedin
PYRAMIDS AT ŌKIA RESERVE These two cone-shaped features are made from geometric basalt rock. They’re found at the eastern end of Otago Peninsula, close to Victory Beach. Check out the curious little cave at the seaward side of Little Pyramid
THE ROYAL ALBATROSS CENTRE Take the opportunity to see the world’s only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross and watch as adult birds return from sea to feed their chicks. Book a tour here to observe kokorā (little blue penguin) returning to the beach at sunset from a viewing platform and interactive walkway. WILDLIFE TOUR Various tours visit seal breeding grounds, to observe kokorā (little blue penguin) returning to the beach and to learn about conservation projects. MORE... > Marvel at truly unusual rock formations at the Rock and Pillar Conservation Area > See the endangered yellow-eyed penguin at Penguin Place > Visit Sandfly Bay to see towering sand dunes and fur seals > Victory Beach to see fur seals and more yellow-eyed penguins
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Built in 1906, the house is a time capsule of fine art and furnishings.
An authentic garden crafted using traditional techniques.
MORE Dunedin Must-Do’s...
Larnach Castle New Zealand’s
Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens This Garden of National
> Dunedin Botanic Garden
Kakanui
An absolutely stunning space, in the Octagon. Architecturally beautiful; exhibitions changing regularly.
Brewery Tours Speight’s and Emerson’s host tours. New New New brewery and Dunedin Craft Distillers are also worth checking out.
only castle overlooking Otago Peninsula, visitors can explore the tower, ballroom, a wealth of antique furnishings and the grounds are a Garden of International Significance.
DUNTROON
Dunedin Chinese Garden
Dunedin Street Art Trail To
hunt out all 30+ pieces, pop into the Dunedin i-SITE for a map.
Otago Museum A world-class collection of exhibits here. Move between interactive science experiments to a planetarium and Animal Attic. There are seven free galleries and a few incur a fee.
lAWRENCE
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum How did a Scottish community come to thrive in Otago? This museum covers everything related to the early years and growth of the city. Free entry.
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Olveston Historic House This perfectly preserved mansion is frozen in all its 20th century glory. See Map Section - pages 57 to 63
Significance has panoramic harbour views, mature trees and plenty of flowers. The on-site Glenfalloch Café & Restaurant has recently been spruced up.
> Dunedin Railway Station > Forsyth Barr Stadium > Globe Theatre > Regent Theatre > Blue Oyster Project Space > Writers’ Walk > Harbour Mouth Molars > World’s steepest street – Baldwin Street > OCHO Chocolate Factory > Shopping at Meridian Mall, Wall Street Mall and Golden Centre > Port Chalmers Regional Maritime Museum > Dunedin Gasworks Museum > Otago Farmers’ Market at Dunedin Railway Station, Saturday
> Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary > Taiaroa Head Nature Reserve > Wylde Willow Garden > Sinclair Wetlands > St Clair Beach > Karitāne Beach, Waikouaiti > Doctors Point
> Mosgiel a ‘Motorhome-Friendly Town’
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