Otago / Southland
VIBRANT CITY
First Church, Dunedin © Getty Images
DUNEDIN IS THE OLD GAELLIC WORD FOR EDINBURGH AND NAMED BY SCOTTISH MIGRANTS WHO ARRIVED HERE IN 1879. THERE IS MUCH TO DO IN THIS HISTORIC ENCLAVE.
DUNEDIN HIGHLIGHTS THE OCTAGON This eight-sided plaza occupies the very heart of Dunedin. From this focal point, the city disperses outward and the main street cuts straight through the middle.
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DUNEDIN RAILWAY STATION With mosaic floors, Flemish Renaissance-style architecture and immaculate gardens, Dunedin Railway Station is more palace than transport hub. MARKETS Dunedin Railway Station also hosts the much-loved Otago Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning. For arts and crafts, Port Chalmers Community Market pops up in the seaside suburb every third Saturday of the month. BREWERIES Both Speight’s and Emerson’s are well-established breweries offering behind-thescenes tours and tastings, while new kid on the block, New New New is the city’s quirkiest arrival. Pop by the taproom and try a
beer flavoured with smoked eel, reassuringly (or not) called ‘Fear Not’. TUNNEL BEACH Enveloped by sandstone caves and coastline, you can only access Tunnel Beach via a narrow, 140-year-old tunnel, opening onto a small bay. For swimming, you can’t beat Brighton Beach, whereas Long Beach has caves to explore. STEEP STREETS After a formal review, Baldwin St is once again the world’s steepest. Wales stole the title in 2019 but a 2020 probe revealed the truth. MĀORI HERITAGE Taiaroa Head is one hour from Dunedin and named after a 19th century Māori chief. There are excellent Māori heritage displays at both the Otago and Toitu museums, and the stories of local tribes feature in many of the city’s tours. ABOVE: Emerson’s Brewery © DunedinNZ
A great place to meet and eat! • Great hospitality, quality affordable dining just off the Southern Motorway in the heart of Caversham. • All day dining 7 days. • Brunch Sat/Sun & public holidays 10am-2pm. • No public holiday surcharge. • Closed Good Friday & Xmas Day.
10am til late www.emersons.co.nz
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itchells est 2001
• Small function/ meeting room available. Ph: +64 3 487 6932 Email: mitchellstavern@xtra.co.nz
Tavern of Caversham 9012 289 South Road, Dunedin www.mitchellstavern.co.nz
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