With the name of the city actually meaning Edinburgh in old Gaelic, Dunedin has a rich cultural heritage and landscape that emulates the old Scottish capital. Remarkable is just one of the words used to describe this beautiful city, which sits in the southeastern region of New Zealand's south island.
Tourists are advised to book hotels in Dunedin before arriving, as the high number of travellers that enter the city each week may mean the unprepared will miss out. But, if the accommodation is all settled, then there will be no worries, because the city boasts a plethora of attractions, meaning there is always something for everyone!
C – Cadbury World
Yes…you are reading correctly! There is a world of chocolate in Dunedin, and for many people around the world, it is the world of the best chocolate on the planet. There are guided tours of the Cadbury factory every half an hour or thereabouts. Families will be delighted by this magnificent attraction, especially the kids!
D – Dunedin Botanical Gardens
There could be an argument to put this attraction under the ‘B' category, but regardless…its here! The botanical gardens of Dunedin is a beautiful park that contains many wonderful gardens of local and regional flora. Tourists should really consider finding some food, heading to the botanical gardens, and enjoy an afternoon picnic with relatives or friends.
E – EcoSanctuary
The Orokonui Eco Sanctuary is home to some of the Land of the Long White Cloud's most unique wildlife and floral species. Visitors do need to remember that access to the park is only available through booked tours. For certain times of the year, these tours need to be booked well in advance.
F – Fortune Theatre
The old church turned theatre is among the most important sites within the town of Dunedin. It is found in the inner city, and contains many of the live performances that entertain locals and tourists on a weekly and monthly basis.
L – Lanarche Castle
This is suppose to the sole castle in the country of New Zealand, although visitors from European countries may like to beg to differ with the label of the structure as a ‘castle'. Nevertheless, it is a splendid place to explore, especially when considering its interesting history.
O – Otago Museum
The Otago Museum is another magnificent attraction in the city, boasting so many exciting collections regarding the history of the area, in particular the Maori history of the region. The museum is not overly expensive to enter, and is a great place to spend an afternoon.
P – Peninsula of Otago
The Otago Peninsula is not far from the city of Dunedin, and has to be one of the most panoramic and rugged coastlines in New Zealand. There are some smaller beaches located along the coastline, just a short car ride from Dunedin, but the city is certainly not renowned for them. Breathtaking is the only word that can describe the peninsula.
R – Royal Albatross Colony
Another of the more renowned natural attractions is the Royal Albatross Colony, which stands just an hour's travel from the centre of Dunedin. As the name suggests, the area contains a large albatross population. It is the only mainland colony for this species of bird in the world.
S – Speights Brewery
This wonderful beer brewery is open to the public of all ages, except visitors under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
U – University of Otago
Renowned for its beautiful structures and buildings, the university that stands within the town of Dunedin is a fantastic attraction for history lovers. The restaurants on the grounds aren't too shabby either.
Lek Boonlert is an editor and content reviewer at DirectRooms and is responsible for all Dunedin Hotels content.
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