Dunedin

South Island

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Dunedin, known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand, is the second-largest city on the South Island, with a population of about 128,800. It is also considered one of the four main cities of New Zealand for historic, cultural and geographic reasons.

The Dunedin urban area lies on the central-eastern coast of Otago, surrounding the head of Otago Harbour—the remnants of an extinct volcano. And the city suburbs extend out into the surrounding valleys and hills along the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

This university city has heritage buildings, quirky cafes and boutiques, a buzzing nightlife, funky bars and restaurants and spectacular beaches.

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Top things to do in Dunedin

Discover rare penguin colonies at the foot of Taiaroa Head, also the only mainland place in the world where you can view the Northern Royal Albatross in its natural habitat.
Take a 90-minute walk down the alleyways of Dotted Street art in the city centre.
See a three-story slide, a bike-riding skeleton and an indoor Tropical Forest at Otago Museum, the biggest science museum in the country.
Learn something at the interactive Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.
Take a guided literary walking tour. Dunedin is a UNESCO-designated City of Literature.
Enjoy a beer at one the city's many pubs or go on a tasting tour at Emerson's craft brewery or Speights Brewery.
Visit the 300 sq metre ballroom of Larnach Castle.
Take a train journey from the iconic Dunedin Railway Station for stunning views of the region.

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Weather in Dunedin

It is windy and partly cloudy all year round in Dunedin, with cool summers and short, cold winters. Temperatures typically vary from 4°C to 18°C, and it is rarely below 2°C or above 23°C.

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Dunedin is home to the University of Otago, New Zealand’s first university (established in 1869), and the Otago Polytechnic. In this city, students account for about 21% of the population.

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South Island

The South Island, named Maori Te Waipounamu, is the larger and southernmost island of New Zealand but is only home to 23% of the country’s 5.1 million inhabitants. It is defined by the Southern Alps, with 3,724 metres high Aoraki Mt. Cook, its lakes, glaciers and national parks. In the southwest is Fiordland National Park, and in the north is Abel Tasman National Park, known for its golden beaches and ocean kayaking. Queenstown is known as the adventure capital for bungee jumping and skiing.