Dunedin District What to See & Do

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Dunedin District is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

Dunedin District: Dunedin is the capital of Otago, a region that once swarmed with gold prospectors and was New Zealand's largest city in the mid-Victorian era. It is now renowned as the country's capital of eco-tourism and heritage, a city of distinguished architecture and amazing wildlife. Dunedin is also a city of culture and learning, housing our first and largest university (Otago), a selection of fine art galleries, museums and libraries and an eclectic array of boutique fashion design studios. A temperate climate (mild summers and cool winters) supports fine gardens and the city is famous for its rhododendrons. It also has a number of good swimming and surfing beaches, and much natural beauty on the Otago Peninsula, home to a variety of bird life, including rare yellow-eyed penguins and the world's only mainland royal albatross colony.