Dunedin City Guide
New Zealand>Dunedin City
Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island,
and the only real "University Town" in the country. The
city originally had been called New Edinburgh. Dunedin,
more interestingly, is the old Gaelic name for the same
city.
Otago Museum is an excellent place to visit for those wishing
to find out more about the region. The museum boasts excellent
collections on polynesia, and on pre-European history, including
an impressive Tangata Whenua Gallery, which includes an
extensive collection of southern maori material.
To view the rare fur seals, endangered yellow-eyed penguin,
cormorants and albatross in Dunedin. A strategic place will
be natural attraction on the Otago Peninsula with the abundant
wildlife. Nowhere else in the world does the largest of
the world's sea birds live within such easy human access.
Our beautiful landscape will restore your sense of wellbeing
and surprise you with unexpected experiences. Visit the
Dunedin Public Art Gallery for an admiration of beautiful
art, or to recapture the historical moment in Otago Museum,
Otago Settlers Museum and Olveston historic home; these
are the spectacular places in Dunedin to meet your expectation.
Spoil yourself a little, unwind and let time float by.
You will discover a pace of life that is gentle and laid
back. Visit the Oamaru for white-stone Victorian architecture
and blue penguins, Yellow-eyed penguin conservation reserve
on Otago Peninsula or even take a Monarch wildlife cruise
for more excitement.
Jutting out to sea, and forming one side of Otago Harbour,
the Peninsula is well worth a day trip, with sights ranging
from a Victorian Castle and World War II gun emplacements
to seal and penguin colonies, and the world's only mainland
albatross rookery.
New Zealand's "Pacific Rim" cuisine style takes its inspiration
from universal regions. This unique blend of influences
has created a mouthwatering range of flavours and food available
from cafes and restaurants in New Zealand.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
There is an international and domestic airport within the
boundaries of the city. There is an inbound and outbound
of flight to Dunedin from overseas or the North Island.
By sea
The Port of Otago is part of the City of Dunedin, so you
or your belongings may choose to arrive by sea. The Port
of Otago has been host to numerous cruise ships that feature
Dunedin as part of their New Zealand itinerary.
Port Chalmers is a small town that services the Port. From
here, connections can be made to the city center.
By rail
In order to reach the enchanting Dunedin. You can go by
train to Dunedin through the spectacular Taieri River Gorge.
By road
The rental of cars is also another ideal way of travelling
around the city as it gives you more freedom and flexibility.
Or, you may choose to travel around the city by buses or
taxis.
Moving Around
The availability of various transport mode in Dunedin is
a convenience of the visitors to move around the captivating
city.
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