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If
you're visiting Dunedin, your first stop should be the
information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information
that you need to get the most out of your trip.
i-SITES are New
Zealand's official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them
throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information
centres in most towns and even in small settlements.
The friendly
staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan
tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the
difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up
maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also
sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.
Dunedin: Dunedin has an octagon in the centre of the city. The Municipal Chambers, St Paul's Cathedral, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Regent Theatre surround the Octagon, along with a number of cafes, bars and restaurants, many with outdoor seating and live music or performance.
Dunedin Railway Station is one of the world's most photographed stations. The station is open daily and incorporates a restaurant, booking offices, and is the starting point for a return trip on the Taieri Gorge Railway into rugged, spectacular scenery.
Perhaps Dunedin's most popular tour is Cadbury World Tours - Cadbury's chocolate factory tour (1.25 hours, including free chocolate, 9am-4pm, 7 days). The Speight's Heritage Centre also runs daily tours of the historic Speight's Brewery, a fully working brewery (includes free tasting). There are also wildlife tours, horse trekking, an art and craft trail - Otago Arts Roads, and garden tours.
Golf and salmon fishing are found naturally in an area with a Scottish heritage. Sea kayaking and jet boating on the Taieri River are also available. The waves provide ideal conditions for surfing. On windy days, the harbour is colourful with yachts and windsurfers.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery houses one of the finest collections of art in New Zealand. From a small international collection of 'Old Masters' to a larger assemblage of historical and contemporary New Zealand works, the gallery has something for everyone. It runs a variety of interesting visitor programmes and special exhibitions, and has a gift shop, an auditorium, a classroom and a cafe.
