Sights & Activities
Unforgettable sights
Heritage buildings – don’t miss Larnach Castle and Olveston Historic House.
The Royal Albatross – this magnificent bird has a wingspan of up to three metres.
Adrenaline-rush
Gliding at Omarama – a worldwide reputation as an excellent place for gliding.
Surfing – Dunedin’s beaches are renowned for great surfing.
Relax & Indulge
Fly fishing – the Waitaki River attracts salmon and trout anglers from around the world.
Taieri Gorge Railway – this historic rail journey features viaducts and tunnels dating back to 1879.
Top Picks
Culture
Maori Rock Art – explore remarkable Maori rock art near Duntroon, thought to date from AD1000 to 1500.
Road trip
Otago Peninsula – take a drive out on the peninsula, visiting historic Larnach Castle and view the array of wildlife at Taiaroa Head.
Luxury
Corstorphine House, Dunedin – a heritage manor house situated on a sprawling organic estate (
www.corstorphine.co.nz).
Inexpensive or free
Yellow-eyed Penguins, Bushy Beach – visit the Yellow-eyed Penguins, making use of the hide to watch the entrancing birds without disturbing them.
Culinary experience
Take a factory tour of Dunedin – visit Cadbury World, Speight’s Brewery Heritage Centre or the Whitestone Cheese Factory & Café.
Exclusive dining
H2O, Oamaru Harbour – stylish restaurant near the penguin colony (
www.harbour2ocean.com).
Casual dining
Etrusco at the Savoy, Dunedin – popular Italian restaurant (t. +64 3 477 3737).
Café
The Fix, Dunedin – premium coffee and quirky original paintings (t. +64 3 479 2660).
Swishy bar
Pequeno, Dunedin – intimate haven of couches and velvet curtains (t. +64 3 477 7830).
Cosy pub
Craft Bar, Dunedin – ever-popular Monteith’s Bar with outside tables (t. +64 3 470 1426).
Shop or gallery
Oamaru Blue, Oamaru – this gallery features New Zealand’s largest display of Oamaru Stone ornaments (t. +64 3 434 3303).
