Known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand, Dunedin is the country's city of the south, wearing its Scottish heritage with pride. Further south is Invercargill, a city with plenty of character and a warm friendly heart, while just a ferry ride away is Stewart Island a haven for native bird life, including the native kiwi.
Something of a boutique city, Dunedin was built on the riches of the gold rush, and this legacy lives on in one of the best collections of Edwardian and Victorian architecture in the southern hemisphere. Gothic church spires, ornate mansions, swathes of native forest and magnificent views of the harbour make Dunedin very memorable. It is also a designated...
While possible to visit Dunedin year round, the summer months of November to April tend to be the busiest and most popular. Invercargill and Stewart Island are also accessible throughout the year, with the warmest weather between December and March.
Dunedin is around a 4 hour drive from Christchurch or just over an hour by air. Invercargill is a 1 hour 30 minutes flight from Christchurch or 5 hours drive. Ferries depart from Bluff for Stewart Island and take an hour.
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