About Dunedin

A university city of Scottish heritage, Dunedin possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture, and world famous wildlife reserves. Situated on the south-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, Dunedin has a population of around 120,000 and is the main centre of Otago, a region recognised for its spectacular scenery.

The sheer physical beauty of Dunedin - dramatic bush-covered hills and valleys at the head of a long natural harbour - attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago. Then, in 1848, Scottish migrants established a town here, giving it the ancient name of Edinburgh. Thirteen years later gold was discovered about 120 kilometres inland, in Central Otago, and the small settlement of Dunedin became the centre for the nation's wealth.

Soaring cathedral spires, a magnificent Flemish-style railway station, fine banks and office blocks, a nineteenth-century castle, old university buildings and a neo-gothic convent are among the city's architectural treasures. Dunedin's art gallery and museums contain some of the best collections in New Zealand. And within the city boundaries are internationally famed wildlife reserves - including a rare albatross breeding ground and yellow-eyed penguin colonies.

This is a city of many parts. A city that is different, exciting and intriguing.

About Dunedin, courtesy of Focus on Dunedin - Visitor Guide
Photograph: University of Otago Clock Tower

Local Links

For more information on New Zealand and Dunedin, follow the links below
(Be sure to bookmark us before you leave)

	100% Pure New Zealand
	www.CityofDunedin.com
	Larnach Castle
	Taieri Gorge Railway
	The Otago Daily Times Online Edition
	Unique Taiaroa - Royal Albatross Centre