Dunedin
#4
Guest
Posts: n/a
Dunedin is a tidy University town, which is quite pleasant, but small. There Otago Museum houses a very extensive collection of pre-European Maori artifacts. I agree with John that the Otago Peninsula is worth seeing, even if you don't visit the albatross colony at Tairoa Head. Nearby, there are also places to see penguins, including the Yellow-eyed Penguin (Hoiho) Conservation Reserve. If you have kids, you might want to consider a visit to the gigantic Moana pool complex in Dunedin, complete with a couple of fun waterslides.
#5
Guest
Posts: n/a
I LOVE Dunedin - a home away from home for me! You should definitely see the wildlife on the Otago Peninsula, and I'd suggest contacting Brian at the ELm Wildlife Tours (http://www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz/index.htm) for a completely unique experience. Brian and his wife are lovely, too.<BR><BR>Also, there are often some interesting exhibits on at the art gallery in the main square, or there's always the Speight's Brewery Tours. The Botanic Gardens are beautiful, and have a lot of exotic specimens, and a 10 minute walk from them also takes you to the steepest street in the world - Baldwin Street.<BR><BR>Definitely spend some time in Dunedin!
#9
Guest
Posts: n/a
HI! Just spent a year exchange in New Zealand in the South Island...in city called Timaru. about 3 hours north of Dunedin. Dunedin is an awesome University city...(1/4 of the population are UNI students) and for young people during the academic year..this is an awesome city to go out in and meet people! Absolutely awesome nightlife considering the size of the city! I LOVE DUNEDIN FAVOURITE NZ City...Christchurch is a close second however..