Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tourist Attractions
A stroll around the inner city is well worth doing. Dunedin has many fine Victorian and Edwardian buildings which are used for various purposes. Also worth a visit is the Railway Station (one of the country's most photographed buildings) which is the starting point for the popular Taieri Gorge Railway experience.
Historic, stately homes like Larnach Castle and Olveston provide the opportunity for you to step back in time and experience Dunedin's Scottish heritage. Other tourist attractions in Dunedin include the University of Otago (New Zealand's oldest university), the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Otago Museum, Botanical gardens & St Clair beach.
The Otago Peninsula is known as the wildlife capital of New Zealand. It is host to the only mainland Royal Albatross Colony in the world, the world's rarest penguin (the Yellow-Eyed Penguin), New Zealand Fur Seals plus a huge variety of other bird and marine life.
Further North up the Otago coast, the amazing Moeraki Boulders are also a must-see.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises Offers wildlife boat cruises to experience NZ Fur seals, the world's only mainland nesting place for the Northern Royal Albatross and much more. |
Elm Wildlife Tours Offers guided Nature and Wildlife experiences of the Otago Peinsula where some of the world's rarest wildlife can be viewed close-up. |
Larnach Castle New Zealand’s only Castle featuring a unique collection of NZ antiques, a 4000 sq. ft ballroom, beautiful gardens and magnificent architecture. |
Royal Albatross Colony Location of New Zealand's only mainland breeding colony for any albatross species found in the southern hemisphere. |
Olveston A 4-storey historic home of "Jacobean style grace and grandeur" offering an insite into the lifestyle of a privileged family in the early 1900's. |
Moeraki Boulders A grouping of unusually large, almost perfectly spherical boulders lying along a stretch of Koekohe Beach on the North Otago coastline. |
Taieri Gorge Railway Offers a scenic train journey through the spectacular Taieri River Gorge. Features hand carved tunnels, wrought iron viaducts and full commentary. |
Otago Museum Showcases the southern region's richness and vibrancy through outstanding collections covering culture, nature and science. |
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Home to the world's smallest penguin, the Blue Penguin. Offers a viewing area where they can be observed in their natural environment. |
First City Tours Offers double-decker bus tours of Dunedin's main visitor attractions. Features an entertaining and informative commentary. |
Kiwi Shuttles Tours Offers custom built tours of the Dunedin area, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka & Christchurch. Also offers a Dunedin airport shuttle service. |
DunedinNZ.com Dunedin NZ's Official Tourist, Travel and Trade Information Website featuring a wealth of visitor information. |