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Situated on beautiful Otago harbour, the city of Dunedin is a popular tourist destination when heading to New Zealand’s South Island. From our Dunedin accommodation you are in the perfect position to find out why so many people are enticed by this historical city.
Dunedin was once the hub of European commerce and culture. And you need only look around you to see evidence of the cities historical significance. When you stay in our Dunedin accommodation you can immerse yourself in the days of yore, as the city is brimming with historical buildings, and cultural relics.
Visit New Zealand’s only castle, Lanarch Castle, which stands above the city atop the peninsula, experience the grandeur of the many stately homes now open to the public, and of course do not miss the Dunedin railway station, built in 1906 during the Gold Rush era it is one of the most notable examples of ornamental architecture in Dunedin.
If you don’t want to take it all in on your own, there are plenty of different guided tours to be taken, like the Heritage tour at Speight’s Brewery. Staying in one of our Dunedin hotels lays all of these sights at your doorstep, but there is more than just the cultural side of Dunedin to see.
From our Dunedin hotel accommodation you can check out Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula, which is renowned for its array of rare wildlife. The Royal Albatross colony is particularly prized as it is their only mainland breeding colony. There are also various species of penguins, seals and pelagic birds which call the Otago Peninsula home.
If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, the long, main shopping street of Dunedin, George Street, has a range of world-class local designers and chain stores that entice travellers and locals alike, and the city-centre Octagon with its bars and cafes the ideal place to relax after shopping.
Our Dunedin hotel accommodation is perfectly placed for you to discover the joys of Dunedin; hidden delights that belie the city's size and population. |
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