Dunedin
A city that captivates and enchants
"Dunedin ... architecturally rich with some
of the best nightlife in the South Island. Cultured, graceful
and lively for its size."
Lonely Planet 2002
Dunedin, New Zealand... a city that captivates and enchants…,
it is a city in which to linger and explore…
Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula, is renowned for its
albatross colony and various species of penguins, seals
and pelagic birds. Dunedin is known for such tourist attractions
as the Taieri Gorge Railway, recognised as one of the
world's great train journeys, Heritage Tour at Speights
Brewery, Cadbury Chocolate World or stately homes such
as Olveston or the grandeur of Larnach Castle, standing
as a sentinel atop the peninsula.
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 – and the statue
of the Scottish bard, Robbie Burns - is the ideal place
to relax after shopping.
The new blends comfortably with the old in Dunedin -
the modern office blocks slipping in the cheek by jowl
with the Oamaru Stone and granite grandeur of the commercial
past, stately buildings that hear testimony to the solidity
and wealth of their times. The old is something to be
treasured rather than discarded in Dunedin.
The discerning visitor discovers all this and more…
the Clock Tower at New Zealand’s first university,
the University of Otago, stands as a reminder of the educational
past, present and future; tolling the hours for generations
of students who have graduated and made their mark around
the world.
There are joys to be discovered throughout Dunedin; hidden
delights that belie the city’s size and population.
Dunedin is much more than a one-night stay. It is a city
which will reward you well when you take time to explore.
Location
Dunedin is located on the south east coast of the South
Island of New Zealand. It is a city nestled in tree-clad
hills at the head of a spectacular harbour. Dunedin is
the centre of and gateway to the Otago region. Dunedin's
geographic boundaries extend to Lake Waihola in the south,
Waikouaiti in the north, Middlemarch in the west and Taiaroa
Head on Otago Peninsula in the east.
Weather
There is no ‘rainy season’ in Dunedin. Summer
temperatures average around 20 degrees Celsius but can
reach up to around 30 degrees. In the Winter months, there
are occasional snowfalls and frosts but these usually
clear during the day, making way for clear, fine, sunny
weather conditions.
Average temperatures in Dunedin are as follows (degrees
Celsius):
| Month |
Average
Maximum |
Average
Minimum |
 |
| January |
19.9 |
11.7 |
| February |
20.5 |
16.0 |
| March |
17.6 |
14.4 |
| April |
16.7 |
8.6 |
| May |
12.4 |
5.6 |
| June |
9.1 |
3.9 |
| July |
9.3 |
2.4 |
| August |
12.7 |
4.3 |
| September |
11.2 |
4.8 |
| October |
13.2 |
6.3 |
| November |
16.7 |
8.1 |
| December |
17.5 |
10.1 |
Travelling to and from
Dunedin
Travelling times to/from Dunedin by road are as follows
(time allows for comfort stops but not sightseeing):
• Dunedin to Christchurch - 5 hours
• Dunedin to Oamaru - 1.5 hours
• Dunedin to the Catlins - 1.5 hours
• Dunedin to Invercargill - 2.5 hours
• Dunedin to Te Anau - 4 hours
• Dunedin to Queenstown - 4 hours
Visit
Tourism Dunedin website
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