Dunedin
New Zealand
- Safety rating
- 8.4/10
- Best time to visit
- Summer and early autumn (December to April) bring the mildest weather and prime wildlife viewing. Winters are cold but rarely snowy in the city centre.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
With its grand Victorian architecture and Scottish heritage, Dunedin is the South Island's characterful southern city. A lively student population, dramatic Otago Peninsula wildlife, and the world's steepest street give it a quirky, soulful appeal.
Top attractions
Photograph the ornate Dunedin Railway Station, climb Baldwin Street (one of the world's steepest), and watch albatross and yellow-eyed penguins on the Otago Peninsula.
Getting around
The compact centre around the Octagon is walkable, with buses serving the suburbs and tours reaching the Otago Peninsula. A car is handy for exploring beyond town.