Dunedin What to See & Do

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Dunedin 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: 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.