Dunedin

Castles & palaces

Larnach Castle

A grand estate perched on a ridge of Dunedin's Otago Peninsula, built in a castle style rarely seen in New Zealand. Constructed by a businessman, it is now open to the public as a tourist attraction where visitors can explore the interior.

Temples & religious sites

St. Joseph's Cathedral

This Roman Catholic cathedral in Dunedin's City Rise area serves as the seat of the Diocese of Dunedin. Founded in 1869, it lets visitors feel the long history of the diocese.

Museums & galleries

Otago Museum

A museum near the University of Otago campus, a short distance northeast of central Dunedin, New Zealand. Its permanent exhibits feature natural history specimens and artifacts from the Otago region and around the world.

Zoos & aquariums

Dunedin Botanic Garden

A botanic garden located north of Dunedin's city center, near the University of Otago. It stretches across the lower slopes of Signal Hill and the flat land along the river, making it a pleasant place for a nature walk.

Nature

Mount Cargill

A volcanic peak rising over Dunedin's northern skyline. It's a great place to head when you want to leave the city and experience the natural terrain up close.

Temples & religious sites

St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church

A church in Dunedin belonging to the Greek Orthodox tradition, built in 1911 as New Zealand's first Orthodox church building. Listed as a New Zealand historic site, it offers a chance to experience its long-standing heritage.

Museums & galleries

Hocken Collections

Run by the University of Otago in Dunedin, this combined library and gallery holds New Zealand historical records alongside works of art. Visitors can browse the archives and view exhibitions.

Nature

Goat Island / Rakiriri

The second-largest island in Dunedin's Otago Harbour, situated between Port Chalmers and Portobello. It's a great spot to admire while travelling along the harbour.