DUNEDIN New Zealand, Travel Guide. Free Self-Guided Tours (Highlights, Attractions, Events)

An easy self-guided tour of Dunedin, New Zealand. Showing you the best attractions and how to navigate them. Check the links below for further information on how to better plan your journey. Be sure to Subscribe:    / @tourbirdbuddy5642   City Description: Dunedin is a city in New Zealand, at the head of Otago Harbour on the South Island’s southeast coast. It's known for its Scottish and Maori heritage, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and a large student population. Hiking and cycling trails crisscross the dramatic landscape of the adjoining Otago Peninsula, home to colonies of albatross, sea lions and rare yellow-eyed penguins.The Otago Museum explores the natural sciences and Dunedin's Maori heritage. The Toitū Otago Settlers Museum traces local history. The city’s main thoroughfare, George Street, runs north from central Octagon plaza, passing shopping precincts and the Gothic-style Knox Church. The ornate Edwardian train station has floor mosaics and stained-glass windows. On the peninsula, Victorian Larnach Castle has 35 acres of gardens with panoramic views. Sandy St. Clair and St. Kilda are Pacific beaches known for surfing. St. Clair also has a cafe-lined esplanade and a heated saltwater swimming pool. Weather and Events: Many travelers visit in summer (Dec–Feb), when the weather's warm with regular rainfall. The Whare Flat Folk Festival (Jan) is an intimate music festival staged just outside the city. The Dunedin Chocolate Carnival (Jul) includes tours, tastings and other themed events in the center. Puaka Matariki (Jul) is a traditional Maori festival welcoming the New Year. The touring New Zealand International Film Festival includes screenings in Dunedin (Aug). #travelguide #Dunedin