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Dunedin and Otago was the cultural and economic centre of New Zealand.

The early settlers from Scotland and China struck gold and the city grew quickly. In its time around 1870 Dunedin and Otago was the cultural and economic centre of New Zealand. Notably the grand train station, town hall and university are all remarkable examples of New Zealand’s nineteenth century heritage.

Dunedin and its rolling hills are located near the Otago Peninsula, where the rare endangered yellow-eyed penguin and albatross colonies can be visited. There is incredible variety of wildlife here including fur seals and sea lions. The area of the Otago Peninsula is also home to Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle.

Dunedin is unquestionably a student city; it has vibrant population of young people that give life to the otherwise older character. New Zealand’s first university, the University of Otago (1869) is the second largest and questionably the finest in the country. Many students from throughout the country leave their homes to study at Otago University in Dunedin. This helps create a dynamic creative culture in the city that is represented in arts, music and events.

Dunedin comes alive in summer with the Summer Festival, the New Zealand Masters Games and Student Orientation, a yearly University of Otago initiation period.

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