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Speights Brewery

Since 1876, Speights Brewery is one of the most iconic and popular breweries in Dunedin in New Zealand. Known as the “Pride of the south” and owned by the Japanese-controlled holding company Lion, the brewery is known for its informative and educative tours other than the wholesome, delicious cold beer. Ever since its inception, the brewery has been based at the same place in Rattray St. and has been producing kegs of premium quality beer day after day, year after year. The Beer Tour is the primary draw and highlight of visiting the brewery. The interactive tour is famous not only among beer lovers but also among history buffs. It lets you explore and watch the production process and touch, smell and study the ingredients that go into making the world-class beer. You can also sample the beer on your own. Read More

St. Clair Beach

St. Clair, a suburb in Dunedin, New Zealand, is best known for its beach, the St. Clair Beach or Ocean Beach. It stretches across 3 kilometres along the Pacific Ocean in South Dunedin as it touches Saint Clair in the South West, Saint Kilda and the foot of Lawyer’s Head in the East. This destination is one of the major recreational areas, not only for Dunedites but also for tourists. This white sand beach is quite popular during the summer when people indulge in surfing, swimming and other water sports in this inner-city beach. It is ideal for visiting the beach for a few hours during the summer (around December to April) when the influx of people leads to a range of activities opening up on the beachside. People also have a range of cafes and restaurants to eat at, making this place a perfect weekend spot. So, if you’re into water sports, swimming, walking or even strolling along the beach, St. Clair beach is one of the perfect destinations. There is no entry fee for the beach as such. However, if you wish to participate in surfing, surfboards start at NZD 40. The beach is open on all days and at all times. However, it is better to avoid visiting the beach at night to ensure safety. Moreover, water sports take place during the day, so it is ideal for visiting the beach then. Read More

Dunedin is an excellent spot for surfers to try their skills and for non-surfers to learn at the magnificent beach breaks close to the city. It has fantastic point breaks on the North coast, several reef breaks and geographical swells. The swells from East and North combine a range of surf breaks (around 10) from Aramoana beach, Murdering Bay and to a little village of Karitane. St. Clair is one of the go-to spots for surfing in Dunedin. The average direction of wind flow is north to northwest. Otago and Southland surfing spots are for advanced surfers because of their challenging geographical factors like huge swells, more significant winds several point breaks. One might find only drawbacks are chilling water, currents, long hikes and long-haul flights. Read More

Situated at the farthest end of the Otago Peninsula, looking over the Otago Harbour, Taiaroa Head is a stunning landscape for you to visit. It is located in Dunedin in New Zealand, an hour’s drive from Dunedin to the Taiaroa Head. The drive in itself promises to be a scenic one replete with the richness and beauty of the Otago Peninsula. It is also a mainland colony of the Royal Albatross birds that flew into this area in 1938. The area has been developed into a wildlife conservatory exclusive to the Royal Albatross Centre. A small, secluded beach called the Pilots Beach houses rich marine life, which is what Taiaroa is famous for. The coast is inhabited by the little blue penguins, the world’s smallest breed of penguins and also a rare breed of yellow-eyed penguins. Read More

To have a broad and fulfilling tourist experience of the vibrant landscape of New Zealand, the city of Dunedin invites you on for a train ride experience of the same through its remarkable and exclusive Taieri Gorge Railway. The railway in the present time is a major attraction of tourists far and wide for its extensive touring through the very middle of lush green valleys. The train journey takes you through the rugged roads of Otago, its hinterland, and several tunnels and bridges, including the famous Wingatui Viaduct. Taieri Gorge Railway also makes the journey as comfortable as possible by offering a wide range of cuisines and snacks from its onboard cafe and an ambient train manager to let you in about the fascinating tales of New Zealand and local Dunedin history. The train takes you through some remote areas where you will find that cell phone signals are cut. Read More

The city centre of Dunedin, the Octagon, is located on South Island, New Zealand. Excited by a range of events, this place is one of the best things that has happened to Dunedin. The Octagon is an eight-sided plaza with a one-way carriageway and bisected by the main street, George St. It is filled with street art and predominantly Dunedin’s central area. The Octagon is the main terminus of two other central thoroughfares. It is surrounded by Stuart Street and Princes Street and is the central transport hub in Dunedin. This pedestrian reserve with paved features and grass, making it the centre of a few main attractions in Dunedin, including the Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin Town Hall, St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Dunedin Public Library and many other places such as a cinema multiplex, cafes and bars. The Octagon seems like a must-visit for tourists who are new to Dunedin and have limited time to spend, so they have easy access to several prominent attractions almost within walking distance. Read More

Toitu Otago Settler's Museum

Known as New Zealand’s oldest history museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum was set up in the year 1898, and today it stands tall and high and oozes the rich heritage of the Maori civilization and the early Chinese settlements. The museum is located on the side of the Otago province, looking over the Waitaki river, but is more inclined toward the city of Dunedin. There is a separate Chinese garden on the Southern wing of the museum, which is a very prominent attraction; it is also one of the very few gardens outside their nation. The museum has a fourteen-themed gallery that features interactive exhibitions to display the historic technological developments and societal, cultural and artistic evolution of the mentioned settlements. It seeks its current place in what was formerly the New Zealand Rail Road Transport Building.The admission is free for everyone, and the timings are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Museum remains closed on Christmas Day. However, the museum has a museum shop for you to buy tokens straight out of the streets of Dunedin and the Otago province as memoirs. Read More

Located around 7.5 kms southwest of the city of Dunedin in South Island, New Zealand, Tunnel Beach is a spectacular and evocative beach backed by the Pacific Ocean, which is blessed with rocky sandstone cliffs, mysterious caves, rugged arches, sea-carved headlands, gurgling waterfalls, massive rocky boulders and exotic vantage points. Aside from the numerous natural features and elements that make the beach look surreal and out of the world, the highlight of Tunnel Beach is the namesake hand-carved rock tunnel. It was built by a local politician, John Cargill, son of Captain William Cargill, in the 1870s for his family. The tunnel was originally just a simple slope; however, now it also has a flight of steps leading to it which was added when the tunnel was open to the public in 1983. It still gives an amateurish and unpolished labour look with straw and raw material sticking out at places and signs of handwork. Considered one of the most romantic spots in all of Dunedin, the secluded spot is perfect for spending quality time with your loved ones or just reveling in solitude. Tunnel Beach track offers visitors a great way to take in the unpolished splendour of Tunnel Beach and its surroundings. A quick hour-long walk that skirts along the jagged coastline and rustic cliffside, this walking trail shows you Tunnel Beach from a new perspective. Read More

The Elm Wildlife Tours are famous for being located within the wildlife capital of New Zealand, Dunedin. The extensive tour options are provided to those interested in adventurous treks and hikes amidst nature while getting magnificent views of the vast biodiversity in New Zealand up close. The wildlife tours also offer international tours outside the region that last days with exciting excursions and activities for the tourists to indulge in. The tours are also known for providing exclusive bird viewing options within secluded, protected areas owned by the tour company, along with cruise ship excursions that also offer views of the marine park. In addition, Elm Wildlife Tours are also known for specialising in wildlife like sea lions, fur seals, albatrosses, penguins, etc., making it a must-visit attraction for those interested in viewing the same from private vantage points that are restricted to the general public. Read More