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Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago region and is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand.

Dunedin is a great location for anyone of any age there are many adventures to be had and many attractions to visit; you can visit historic homes, dip into the chocolate factory and browse the excellent museums. Dunedin is home to New Zealand's first Art School, first public art gallery and the well-known iD Fashion Show. Shopping opportunities are endless there are clothing designers boutiques, art galleries and antique shops to explore.

Take a drive along Otago Peninsula to discover Larnach Castle and see rare and beautiful wildlife such as penguins, sea lions and albatrosses along the way. There are nonstop choices for viewing wildlife, from harbour cruises to cross-country mountain bike tours.

Dunedin also has an amazing history and the best collections of Edwardian and Victorian architecture in the southern hemisphere such as Gothic church spires, ornate mansions and drapes of native forest.

As New Zealand's first city, it has many firsts and world records such as New Zealand's first telephone call and the first gas street lighting. Visitors can spend a day trip visiting some of the sites that mark the city's achievements.

Dunedin History

Maori had inhabited this area for centuries. When Scots Free Church settlers arrived here in 1848, they found a rugged paradise and sought to forge a living. Whalers and traders had preceded them, and relations had been established with the region's Kai Tahu people.

Main Towns in the Dunedin Region

Other Towns in the Dunedin Region