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Dunedin – 50 words

Dunedin is famous for wildlife, its Scottish, educational and architectural heritage. Dunedin is sheltered by the Otago Peninsula, home to the world’s only mainland breeding colony of Albatross and rare Yellow Eyed Penguins. Dunedin’s vibrant culture is reflected in an array of cafés, antique stores, boutique fashion designers and jewellers.

Dunedin - 100 words

Dunedin is a historic university city that stretches around a long and beautiful harbour sheltered by the stunning Otago Peninsula.

Natural wonders abound on the Otago Peninsula, home to a colony of one of the world’s rarest penguins, the only mainland breeding colony of albatross, rare New Zealand sea lions, the NZ Marine Studies Centre and the magnificent Larnach Castle.

Exquisite examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture punctuate a compact cityscape with a vibrant culture; reflected in an eclectic array of kerbside cafés, antique stores and boutique fashion designers and jewellers.

A world of fantastic recreational opportunities awaits you in Dunedin. Experience distinctly southern hospitality, a warm welcome and great service at a wide variety of accommodation all with their own unique character and charm.

Dunedin - 200 words

A world away from big cities and all that they bring lies a small, thriving city set amidst a magical landscape edged by the sea. Here the streets hum vibrantly with colour and culture, and the beauty of nature can still be found - everywhere. It is a city of rare charm.

An historic university town, Dunedin spreads around a sheltered harbour. The city is regarded as having the finest examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere. Spires and towers of notable neo-Gothic buildings and stately homes punctuate Dunedin’s cityscape. The city centre is compact, with a wonderful array of kerbside cafés, high quality local craft, art, jewellery and fashion design outlets.

As New Zealand’s eco-tourism capital, the city is renowned for its proximity to incredible wildlife. The Otago Peninsula, a brief drive from the city centre, is home to a colony of the world’s rarest penguins, the only mainland breeding colony of the royal albatross, rare New Zealand sea lions and the magnificent Larnach Castle. A world of recreational opportunities awaits the active at heart.

Wherever you stay, you’ll experience the southern hospitality that is unique to Dunedin. Visitors to the region speak enthusiastically of its atmosphere and quality experiences. And that’s the secret that ensures they will return. Always.

Dunedin - Quirky Facts

Dunedin is the world’s fifth largest city, in geographical size, offering lots of leisure and recreational opportunities.
Dunedin is the Celtic name for Edinburgh.
The only mainland breeding colony of the Northern Royal Albatross, large majestic seabirds with a wingspan of thee metres, is at the Otago Peninsula.
Dunedin, and its surrounds, is home to some interesting locals, including the world’s rarest penguin - the yellow-eyed penguin, New Zealand sea lions, New Zealand fur seals and little blue penguins.
Dunedin’s Baldwin Street is the steepest street in the world.
Larnach Castle located on the Otago Peninsula is New Zealand’s only castle.
Dunedin Railway Station is the most photographed building in New Zealand.
University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest university was the first in the country to admit women to all its classes. It is also the South Island’s largest employer.
Otago Girls’ High School was one of the first state run secondary schools for girls in the world.
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is, in effect, New Zealand’s national sports museum, the only one of its kind in the country.
New Zealand’s first authentic Chinese Garden - only the third outside of China and the first in the Southern Hemisphere – is found in Dunedin.
The Otago Daily Times is New Zealand’s first daily and oldest surviving newspaper.
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery is New Zealand’s first public art gallery.
The Dunedin (1876–82) was the first ship to successfully transport refrigerated meat. In its capacity, it helped set the stage for New Zealand’s success as a major provider of agricultural exports, notwithstanding its extreme remoteness from most markets

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Need copy about Dunedin for your brochures or websites? Here's some we prepared earlier - feel free to claim it as your own.

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Dunedin – 50 words

Dunedin - 100 words

Dunedin is a historic university city that stretches around a long and beautiful harbour sheltered by the stunning Otago Peninsula.

Natural wonders abound on the Otago Peninsula, home to a colony of one of the world’s rarest penguins, the only mainland breeding colony of albatross, rare New Zealand sea lions, the NZ Marine Studies Centre and the magnificent Larnach Castle.

Exquisite examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture punctuate a compact cityscape with a vibrant culture; reflected in an eclectic array of kerbside cafés, antique stores and boutique fashion designers and jewellers.

A world of fantastic recreational opportunities awaits you in Dunedin. Experience distinctly southern hospitality, a warm welcome and great service at a wide variety of accommodation all with their own unique character and charm.

Dunedin - 200 words

A world away from big cities and all that they bring lies a small, thriving city set amidst a magical landscape edged by the sea. Here the streets hum vibrantly with colour and culture, and the beauty of nature can still be found - everywhere. It is a city of rare charm.

Wherever you stay, you’ll experience the southern hospitality that is unique to Dunedin. Visitors to the region speak enthusiastically of its atmosphere and quality experiences. And that’s the secret that ensures they will return. Always.

Dunedin - Quirky Facts

Dunedin is the world’s fifth largest city, in geographical size, offering lots of leisure and recreational opportunities.

Dunedin is the Celtic name for Edinburgh.

The only mainland breeding colony of the Northern Royal Albatross, large majestic seabirds with a wingspan of thee metres, is at the Otago Peninsula.

Dunedin, and its surrounds, is home to some interesting locals, including the world’s rarest penguin - the yellow-eyed penguin, New Zealand sea lions, New Zealand fur seals and little blue penguins.

Dunedin’s Baldwin Street is the steepest street in the world.

Larnach Castle located on the Otago Peninsula is New Zealand’s only castle.

Dunedin Railway Station is the most photographed building in New Zealand.

University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest university was the first in the country to admit women to all its classes. It is also the South Island’s largest employer.

Otago Girls’ High School was one of the first state run secondary schools for girls in the world.

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is, in effect, New Zealand’s national sports museum, the only one of its kind in the country.

New Zealand’s first authentic Chinese Garden - only the third outside of China and the first in the Southern Hemisphere – is found in Dunedin.

The Otago Daily Times is New Zealand’s first daily and oldest surviving newspaper.

The Dunedin Public Art Gallery is New Zealand’s first public art gallery.

The Dunedin (1876–82) was the first ship to successfully transport refrigerated meat. In its capacity, it helped set the stage for New Zealand’s success as a major provider of agricultural exports, notwithstanding its extreme remoteness from most markets