Dunedin, Otago region, South Island
Located on the southeast of the South Island of New Zealand, Dunediin is set in tree-clad hills at the head of the scenic Otago Peninsula. Dunedin is a charming and compact city with a population of 122,000, a rich heritage, elegant Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and lots of good Dunedin accommodation and restaurants. Home to the University of Otago. there is a dynamic student population which vitalizes the city.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery has has an interesting collection, the Otago Settlers Museum explains the city's heritage, and Otago Museum has a world-renown collection. Be sure to visit Dunedin Botanic Garden with its interesting collection of plants, and, on the Otago Peninsula, the imposing Larnach Castle, and Glenfalloch, with its dramatic views, and fascinating native flora.
