Things to Do in Dunedin

Things to see and do in Dunedin, Dunedin highlights, Dunedin activities and attractions, and points of interest in Dunedin - the ALL NEW Jasons Dunedin Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Dunedin.

Olveston
A stately Edwardian mansion and the former home of the wealthy Theomin family. Highlights include sumptuous period furnishings and an excellent art collection.
Taieri Gorge Railway
This scenic and historic rail journey travels from Dunedin along the Taieri River, taking in the region's goldmining history along the way. A commentary is provided, with photo stops en route.
Otago Museum
Maori, South Pacific and Asian collections, a maritime hall and a hands-on Discovery World science centre. The museum's new attraction, the Discovery World Tropical Forest, brings visitors face to face with some of nature's most beautiful butterflies. The forest is home to around 1,000 imported tropical butterflies, live tarantulas, turtles, finches and a myriad of lush tropical plants.
Otago Settlers Museum
Founded in 1898, Dunedin's social history museum contains exhibits on the many people who have contributed to the city's heritage, including Maori, Scottish emigrants and Chinese goldminers.
Wildlife Cruises
Monarch Wildlife Cruises offer tours of Otago Harbour with the chance to see royal albatrosses, penguins, seals, shags and wading birds. Elm Wildlife Tours also offer close encounters with nature, including yellow-eyed penguins, Hooker's sea lions, albatross, blue penguins and New Zealand fur seals.
Baldwin Street
Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's steepest street, Baldwin Street has a gradient of 1 in 1.266. It's the site of the city's annual Gut Buster race during February.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
A display of contemporary and historic art works, including works by Constable, Turner, Monet and Gainsborough. There is a notable collection of English watercolours and works by Dunedin-born artist, Frances Hodgkins.
Dunedin Botanic Gardens
On the slopes of Signal Hill, the gardens feature a hothouse and an aviary with native birds.
Speight's Brewery
A fascinating guided tour of an historic working brewery. Includes tasting. Tours daily, bookings essential.
Cadbury World
Factory tours of this Kiwi chocolate factory include archive footage, story boards and guided commentary.
Dunedin Casino
The city's historic casino is open daily until the small hours.
Walks
Walkways include Tunnel Beach (1.5hrs) which leads through a hand-hewn stone tunnel to a small cove, and the 5km Pineapple Flagstaff Walk, which offers sweeping views of the coastline. The Mt Carill-Bethunes Gully Walkway has good views from the top of Mt Cargill.

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