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Welcome to Dunedin
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CONTACTS
Useful Dunedin Contacts
ENTERPRISE DUNEDIN i-SITE DUNEDIN
DUNEDIN CONVENTION VISITOR CENTRE
Enterprise Dunedin, as the Regional Tourism
BUREAU The i-SITE Dunedin Visitor Centre is the
Organisation, is proud to be the first point of number one place for visitors to the region.
contact for all information relating to Dunedin The Dunedin Convention Bureau is available The team have extensive local knowledge
city and the region of Otago. Enterprise to assist with arranging meeting, conference, and information about all of the attractions,
Dunedin is active in international and regional event or incentive programmes. With local accommodation, dining establishments and
markets, providing staff training, product news knowledge and contacts, the bureau team is tours available in and around the city. They
and product updates. Available information there to give impartial recommendations, and also provide a booking service.
also includes marketing material, itinerary connect clients with the right people. The
suggestions, and hosting media and business Bureau also can arrange site visits, prepare
itineraries, and create bespoke bid documents. CONTACT DETAILS
event familiarisations.
Phone: +64 3 474 3300
CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT DETAILS Email: visitor.centre@dcc.govt.nz
Physical Address: Phone Number: +64 3 474 3457
50 The Octagon, Dunedin
50 The Octagon Fax Number: +64 3 471 8021
www.dunedin.govt.nz/isite
Postal Address: PO Box 5045 Email: businessevents@dcc.govt.nz
Dunedin 9058 www.dunedinnz.com/meet
NEW ZEALAND DUNEDIN CITY
www.dunedinnz.com COUNCIL
For advice on promotion, regulatory matters,
city awareness and enquiries about public and
special event support.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: +64 3 477 4000
events@dcc.govt.nz
www.dunedin.govt.nz/events
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Dunedin
To visit Dunedin is to A city steeped in heritage, with warm, The inner city itself is compact making for
genuine people and a temperate climate, an easy stroll between conference venues,
experience a succession of Dunedin delivers on its promise that visitors accommodation, museums, galleries, and
pleasant surprises. From rare will experience a unique and authentic stay. theatres. Conference delegates will discover
Dunedin’s natural scenic beauty provides a remarkably intellectual, creative and
wildlife and a stunning coastline the perfect backdrop for a wide range of stimulating city. Dunedin was recently
to neo-Gothic architecture, recreational activities including Larnach – named a UNESCO City of Literature, and
New Zealand’s only castle, multiple gardens also became the Southern Hemisphere’s
contemporary arts, culture and of significance, harbour cruises, sea kayaking, most connected city with one gigabit per
education – it’s all found here in mountain biking and an award winning second (1Gbps) broadband service. Among
vintage rail trail. the world renowned University of Otago,
this lively little city. Dunedin an innovative polytechnic and dynamic
Incredible wildlife can be found around
extends around the arms of a the Otago Peninsula. Visit the world’s only inventive technology sectors, Dunedin boasts
a smart and engaged population.
sheltered harbour, the same mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal
Albatross or view one of the world’s rarest
stretch of waters the city’s penguins, the Yellow-eyed, all in their natural
Scottish founders first sailed up habitat. Little blue penguins, native New
Zealand fur seals and sea lions also make
some 160 years ago, following their home along the stunning coast.
the earlier settlement by the
Maori who traded across the
Tasman Sea from the port of
Otago.
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FACTS & FIGURES
Dunedin facts
& figures
Dunedin prides itself on being Accommodation Helpful Websites
New Zealand’s leading centre Dunedin offers a wide range of places to Dunedin City Official Website
stay. Accommodation is found either in www.dunedinnz.com
for education, heritage, arts and the central city or within easy access to it. Dunedin International Airport
culture. It is also the commercial Many of Dunedin’s hotels are in the 4 to www.dunedinairport.co.nz
4.5 star range. Boutique bed and breakfast
hub of the greater Otago region properties and heritage home stays are
Air New Zealand
and gateway to the diverse www.airnz.co.nz 0800 737 000
also very popular. There are a number of
quality motels available as well as modern Virgin Australia
wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. www.virginaustralia.com
backpackers, hostels and apartments.
Amongst Dunedin’s attractions 0800 67 0000 (within NZ)
are fine examples of unspoiled Jetstar
Central City Trading Hours www.jetstar.com.au
Edwardian and Victorian Monday - Thursday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
architecture, rare and unique Friday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm Population
wildlife, and stunning coastal Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays The city’s population is 126,000 during
beauty. The vibrant city centre 10.00 am - 5.00 pm term time when almost one fifth of
residents are students.
is bustling with restaurants,
cafes, and unique meeting and Climate The community embraces and celebrates
its cultural diversity. The heritage of
Dunedin enjoys four distinct seasons, with
conference venues. warm summer days and crisp, clear, winter
the region is also cemented with the
friendships of two Sister Cities - Shanghai
days.
and Edinburgh.
Temperatures reach 20° – 25°C in the
summer months, 13° – 17°C in autumn,
4° – 13°C in the winter months and
Recreation
12° – 17°C in spring. Indoor and outdoor sporting facilities are
plentiful. Dunedin boasts many parks,
Average annual rainfall (mm): 812
gyms, tennis courts, soccer grounds and
Average annual sunshine hours: 1,585
badminton facilities. There are multiple
golf courses, swimming pools, nature walks,
beaches, mountain biking tracks, children’s
playgrounds and gardens.
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FACTS & FIGURES
Remarkable Facts China and the first In the Southern Sustainability
Hemisphere - is found in Dunedin.
• Dunedin is the world’s fifth largest city As the wildlife capital of New Zealand,
in geographical size, offering lots of • The Otago Daily Times is New environmental sustainability is important
leisure and recreational opportunities. Zealand’s first daily and oldest surviving to us and the city is committed to
newspaper. minimising the impact events can have
• Dunedin is the Celtic name for
Edinburgh. • The Dunedin Public Art Gallery is New on our environment. Please ask us for
Zealand’s first public art gallery. suggestions on how you can make your
• The only mainland breeding colony
• The Dunedin (1876-82) was the first ship event in Dunedin more sustainable.
of the Northern Royal Albatross, large
majestic seabirds with a wingspan of to successfully transport refrigerated
meat, helping set the stage for New
three metres, is at the Otago Peninsula. Transport
Zealand’s success as a major provider of
• Dunedin, and its surrounds, is home to Dunedin, although hilly, is very easy to get
agricultural exports, despite its extreme
some interesting locals, including the around. Most amenities are within walking
remoteness from most markets.
world’s rarest penguin – the yellow-eyed distance. Bus transport is reliable and well
penguin, the world’s rarest sea lion - the routed throughout the city and suburbs.
New Zealand sea lion, New Zealand fur
Restaurants & Nightlife
Taxis are readily available day and night
seals and little blue penguins. Dunedin has an evolving food culture
and cost effective as the distances being
with more than 150 restaurants, cafes and
• Dunedin’s Baldwin Street is the steepest travelled are generally quite short.
eating places with a variety of food to
street in the world. Dunedin also has a variety of transport
suit all tastes. There are also many bars
• Larnach Castle located on the Otago and nightclubs - the majority of which are operators that can cater for group bookings
Peninsula is New Zealand’s only castle. situated in or near the Octagon and are from classic jaguar limousines, to mini
• Dunedin Railway Station is the most within easy walking distance of each other. vans and large coaches. These can be
photographed building in New Zealand. Some suburban areas such as St Clair, hired for exclusive use at competitive rates.
Roslyn and Maori Hill have a number of Transport companies have a proven record
• University of Otago, New Zealand’s
eateries also. of providing safe, comfortable transfers to
oldest university, was the first in the
and from venues.
country to admit women to all its
classes. It is also the South Island’s Shopping
largest employer. It’s the creative hub of the South Island: Ultra-Fast Broadband
• Otago Girls’ High School was one of the Dunedin’s historic buildings are crammed Free one gigabit per second (1Gbps)
first state run secondary schools for girls with artists and designers studios. Stores broadband services are available in
in the world. showcase local and national designers, the Octagon, the University of Otago
beautifully handcrafted garments and and other areas of Dunedin City.
• New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is, in accessories, and carefully selected Most accommodation providers offer
effect, New Zealand’s national sports international collections. Dunedin is the complimentary internet. The city also has
museum, the only one of its kind in the ideal place to discover the creativity and several internet cafes and an internet hub
country. inspiration behind the colours, patterns and at the Dunedin Public Library.
• New Zealand’s first authentic Chinese fabrics that New Zealand fashion is now
Garden - only the third outside of recognised for internationally.
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TRAVELLING TO & FROM DUNEDIN
Travelling to &
from Dunedin
Dunedin International Airport Rail: Air:
Christchurch 55 min
is located 30 kilometres south The Taieri Gorge Railway is the ideal way to
start of finish the Central Otago Rail Trail. Wellington 1 hour 10 min
of Dunedin city and is an Auckland 1 hour 45 min
approximate 30 minute drive. Road: Brisbane 3 hours 40 min
Shuttle services operate from a Dunedin is located on State Highway 1 - the
common rank, generally after main highway in New Zealand. Daily coach
Southern Scenic Route:
services offer regular transport around the
each scheduled arrival. All South Island via Dunedin. Many of the This is a journey between Queenstown
shuttles welcome pre bookings major rental car companies are available for and Dunedin and is approximately
hire. Road conditions are very good in New 610 kilometres of natural and cultural
and group rates may be attractions laid out one after the other
Zealand with mainly uncongested roads.
negotiable. Prices start from $25 – wildlife viewing, short walks, fishing,
per person one way. Taxis also hunting, boating, camping, and tramping.
Time allowances to/from major It is an ideal drive for those with time to
operate from a common rank cities and towns are as follows: explore. Alternative inland roads provide a
with fares from $80 one way. more direct path between the main centres
Road: so you can alter your trip to suit.
Christchurch 4 hours 30 min
Air:
Oamaru 1 hour 30 min
Domestic: The Catlins 1 hour 30 min
Sustainability:
Air New Zealand – regular daily direct Te Anau 4 hours Many airlines and transport companies
flights to/from Auckland, Wellington and have sustainability programmes to
Queenstown 3 hours 30 min
Christchurch. offset carbon emissions from travel. We
Invercargill 3 hours encourage you to investigate these when
www.airnewzealand.co.nz
Wanaka 3 hours 30 min making travel plans for your conference or
Jetstar - daily flights to/from Auckland and event.
regular flights to/from Wellington.
www.jetstar.com.au
Auckland
Mainland Air – Chartered flights to almost 1 hour 45 mins
all destinations in New Zealand as well as
flightseeing options to Milford Sound, Mt To Brisbane,
Cook, Queenstown or Stewart Island.NORTH ISLAND Australia
SOUTH ISLAND
www.mainlandair.com Auckland
1 hour 45 Nelson
mins 1 hour 25 mins
Christchurch Wellington
Trans-Tasman: Mt Cook 1 hour 10 mins
Wellington
Virgin Australia operate regular direct
flights to andSOUTH
fromISLAND
Brisbane.Christchurch Queenstown
Wanaka
Oamaru Christchurch
Mt Cook Milford Sound 55 mins
Alexandra
Queenstown Wanaka Te Anau Dunedin Queenstown
Oamaru
Milford Sound
Alexandra
Dunedin Catlins Taieri Gorge Railway
Te Anau
Invercargill Dunedin
Invercargill Catlins Otago Central Rail Trail
Stewart Island Stewart Island
Dunedin - Queenstown
Refer page 62
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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Attractions &
Activities
Wildlife City Touring Culture & History Nightlife
Elm Wildlife Tours Baldwin Street Dunedin Public Art Gallery Dunedin Boutique Casino
Monarch Wildlife Cruise Otago Farmers Market Dunedin Railway Station Globe Theatre
Natures Wonders Naturally Good Company Tours Gasworks Museum Central City Bars and
Orokonui Ecosanctuary Otago Museum Larnach Castle Nightclubs
Penguin Place Speight’s Brewery New Zealand Sports Hall of Piping Hot Haggis Ceremony
Royal Albatross Centre Street Art Trail Fame The Regent Theatre
Wild Earth Adventures City Walks Otago Museum
Art Galleries Toitū - Otago Settlers Museum Day Trips
Fashion Designers Port Chalmers Evansdale
Gardens Jewellery Galleries Olveston Historic Home Karitane/Waikouaiti
University of Otago Middlemarch
Botanic Garden
Tropical Forest, Otago Museum Otago Peninsula
Chinese Garden Beaches Taieri Gorge Railway
Outdoors Port Chalmers
Glenfalloch Woodland Aramoana Beach
Garden Offtrack MTB Tours Purakaunui
Brighton Beach
Larnach Garden Golf Courses:
Long Beach
Otago
Wylde Willow Garden Sandfly Bay St Clair
St Clair Chisholm Park
Tunnel Beach St Clair Salt Water Pool
Warrington Beach Surfing
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ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Encounter southern hospitality Dunedin has a wide variety of accommodation
styles available. Some of the more cost
at its finest whilst staying in effective options are often the most comfortable
Dunedin. Our local hosts are and unique. There are residential colleges
available during the non-semester summer
welcoming, charming and full of months - all with flexible catering options. Bed
interesting anecdotes and stories and breakfasts are usually housed in grand old
homes lovingly restored to their former glory.
about Dunedin and New Zealand. Many motel options range from studio units
The city is compact and easy to to multi bedroom to apartment style units with
full kitchen facilities.
get around. Many of the modern
Many of Dunedin’s accommodation suppliers
hotels are located right in the are committed to sustainable practices. We
heart of the central city and most encourage you to investigate this when making
your reservation.
of the motel accommodation is
within short walking distance
of the major conference venues.
Because of the compact nature of
the city - even suburban lodgings
are only a short taxi or bus ride
away from the centre of town.11
Accommodation Capacity
This list is an overview showing the variety of rooms available in Dunedin.
Hotels Number of rooms Maximum capacity Star Rating Proximity
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City 121 365 ****+
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 178 550 ****+
Distinction Dunedin Hotel 121 270 ****+
St Clair Hotel 26 55 ****+
University of Otago - Executive Residence 24 48 ****+
Mercure Leisure Lodge 76 150 ****
Quest Dunedin 40 90 ****
The Brothers Boutique Hotel 15 30 ****
Wains Hotel 48 138 ***+
Kingsgate Hotel 55 220 ***+
The Victoria Hotel 40 120 ***
Motels Number of rooms Maximum capacity Star Rating Proximity
Bluestone on George 15 30 *****
Motel on York 24 54 *****
Alexis Motor Lodge 18 36 ****+
Allan Court Motel 18 79 ****+
555 Best Western On Bay View 26 58 ****+
Dunedin Palms Motel 26 106 ****+
315 Euro Motel 26 52 ****+
858 George Street Motel 12 38 ****+
Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge 25 76 ****
Roslyn Apartments 8 32 ****
Bella Vista Motel Dunedin 18 38 ****
Commodore Motel 25 60 ****
George Street Motel Apartments 14 64 ****
97 Motel Moray 40 88 ****
755 Regal Court Motel 20 60 ****
Gardens Motel 16 56 ***+
Pacific Park Motel 22 52 ****
Aria on Bank 18 50 ****+
Aurora on George 26 60 ****+
Cable Court Motel 30 85 ****
538 Great King Street 20 48 ****+
B&B’s / Lodges Number of rooms Maximum capacity Star Rating Proximity
The Birches 2 7 *****
Camp Estate 5 10 *****
Fletcher Lodge 7 18 *****
Larnach Lodge 12 24 ****
Hulmes Court B&B 11 18 ****
Hazel House 2 4 ****
Burns Lodge 94 120 ***+
Arden Street House 4 7 ***+
Backpackers / Holiday Parks Number of rooms Maximum capacity Star Rating Proximity
Central Backpackers 10 40 *****
Kiwis Nest 20 43 ****
On Top Backpackers 21 98 ****
Dunedin Holiday Park 62 280 ****+
Aaron Lodge Motel & Holiday Park 20 79 ****+
Leith Valley Touring Park 18 80 ****
Manor House Backpackers 13 60 ***+
Proximity Key
City Centre - Within 2 - 10 minutes walk to venue University Area / North End - Within 15 - 25 minute walk or within 5 minute drive
Suburbs - 5-10 minute drive or 30+ minutes walk Mosgiel - 15-20 minute drive
*Correct as at February 201712
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Local Attractions
Orokonui Eco Sanctuary Toitu Otago Early Settlers Museum Otago Museum
A New Zealand forest and wildlife experience The museum doors first opened in 1908, the The Otago Museum was established in 1868
– this fantastic eco-sanctuary is situated close 60th anniversary of the founding of Dunedin and has eight permanent galleries. Discovery
to Dunedin. A predator fence surrounds 307 City and the Otago province. The museum World Tropical Forest is a 28 degrees and 75%
hectares of coastal Otago forest ensuring that traces the lives of the settlers of the region – humidity butterfly house. See hundreds of
New Zealand native flora and fauna thrive including indigenous Maori, the immigrants exotic butterflies, colourful orchids, and other
there. The eco-sanctuary also features an from Scotland and the UK, and the early rainforest dwellers. The Perpetual Guardian
architecturally renowned, award winning visitor Chinese. The themed galleries tell the story of Planetarium is a state of the art 50 seat theatre
centre. Orokonui offers a variety of guided or the past and present using interactive displays showcasing the Otago night sky. Southern
non-guided tours that will take you through with stunning visuals and powerful narratives. People, Southern Land explains the special
difference types of native forest; it is a mystical www.toituosm.com journey the ancestors and pioneers took to
experience as you explore the revitalised settle in New Zealand and the Otago region.
vegetation and listen to the native and rare www.otagomuseum.nz
birdsong. Larnach Castle and Gardens
www.orokonui.org.nz Discover New Zealand’s only castle built in
1871 by William Larnach, merchant banker Dunedin Street Art
and politician for his beloved first wife Eliza. In a city which proudly boasts New Zealand’s
Monarch Wildlife Cruises It took more than 200 workmen three years first public Art Gallery and first Art Society,
Enjoy the fresh sea air on a cruise across the to build the castle shell and master European Dunedin is proud to be embracing an
sparkling waters of the Otago Harbour and craftsmen spent a further 12 years embellishing evolution. Belgian artist ROA visited Dunedin
on to Taiaroa Head, where soaring Northern the interior. to paint his unique tuatara in Bath St, and
Royal albatross land to court and raise their The castle is still privately owned and cared for UK’s Phlegm created a mythical creature with
young, where other seabirds nest, and fur by the Barker family who purchased it as their Kakapo‑like features in an alley.
seals sunbathe on the rocky coastline. The home in 1967. The family have spent decades Follow the street art map on this self guided
commentary on the boat is both educational painstakingly restoring the castle. Located tour and discover unique and hidden art gems
and fascinating learning about the history high on the Otago Peninsula with stunning around unsuspecting corners. A great way
of the area, the species of wildlife who make views, the surrounding grounds have been to discover the essence of the Warehouse
it their home and surrounding geology. The rated by the New Zealand Gardens Trust as a Precinct: creativity and diversity; showcasing
cruise can be as short as one hour, or leisurely Garden of International Significance. Dunedin’s connections with the world; and
half or full day tours. heritage-led regeneration.
www.larnachcastle.co.nz
www.wildlife.co.nz www.dunedinstreet.com13
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Taieri Gorge Railway Royal Albatross Centre Dunedin Chinese Garden
Departing from Dunedin’s beautiful station Visit the world’s only mainland breeding colony Dunedin’s authentic Chinese Scholars Garden
the Taieri Gorge Railway begins its scenic of Royal Albatross, the historic Fort Taiaroa, is located in the heart of the city. A perfect
journey into some of New Zealand’s most ever- and see the Little Blue Penguin colony at miniature of a traditional Chinese landscape
changing, spectacular and iconic scenery. The Pilots Beach. Witness the fascinating social painting, this Garden encapsulates the essence
train firstly travels South and then veers inland and family life of the Royal Albatross breeding of nature. The garden was built with authentic
across the Taieri Plains and climbs into the colony, devoted parents guarding their chicks; Chinese materials and crafted by a team of
Taieri Gorge, a narrow and deep gorge carved adolescents posturing and displaying, nest artisans and craftsmen from Shanghai. In
out over aeons by the ancient Taieri River. The building and interplay. In the evening after a addition to the hand-made wooden buildings,
train negotiates the gorge with ease as it travels day at sea, Little Blue Penguins congregate the Garden features hand-made tiles, bricks
through ten tunnels and over countless bridges in groups known as “rafts” not far offshore. At and lattice-work and hand-finished granite
and viaducts. The natural scenery combined dusk they come ashore to feed their chicks paving stones. Built to showcase the history,
with the challenge of man-made engineering and roost. Enjoy the privilege of viewing these culture, heritage and tradition of Asia and
will leave you amazed, but somehow the majestic seabirds and penguins in their natural celebrateDunedin’s Chinese heritage.
railway blends into the natural environment environment! www.dunedinchinesegarden.com
perfectly. It is a wonderful example of the sheer
determination of early railway pioneers. The www.albatross.org.nz
train will stop or slow down at various scenic Elm Wildlife Tours
points along the way for photos. There is also Olveston
the possibility to charter the train, and use this Elm Wildlife Tours offer award winning tours
service to link by coach to Queenstown and Olveston was built for Dunedin businessman, for small groups on the stunning and unique
Wanaka. collector and philanthropist David Theomin Otago Peninsula. The private conservation
and his family. Designed by acclaimed English area ensures exclusivity with brilliant
www.taieri.co.nz
architect Sir Ernest George, Olveston was opportunities to photograph Hooker’s Sea
built as a family home furnished with fine lions, Yellow-eyed Penguins, Blue Penguins, a
Dunedin Public Art Gallery art, furniture and artefacts purchased from breeding colony of New Zealand Fur Seals and
The Gallery houses a significant collection all around the world. Intended for future other sea bird colonies.
of New Zealand artworks covering the period generations of Theomin’s to enjoy, this was At Taiaroa head from a cliff face watch and
from 1860 to the present. The collection also not to be the case as both the Theomin observe Royal Albatross flying about the
contains major holdings of historical European children died without heirs and the house headland. A further 25-30 other estuarine and
art, Japanese prints and the decorative arts. and the original contents were gifted to the marine bird species can also be seen around
Historical works by renowned artists such as City of Dunedin. Olveston is an authentic and the bays and lagoons.
Turner, Gainsborough, Claude, and Machiavelli original historic home depicting the life of a
www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz
feature alongside the only Monet in a New wealthy merchant family in the early part of the
Zealand collection and master works by twentieth century.
Derain, Tissot, Burne-Jones and internationally www.olveston.co.nz
acclaimed Dunedin artist Frances Hodgkins.
http://dunedin.art.museum/14
DINING & RETAIL
Dining & Retail
Dunedin is known for its culinary The Octagon St Clair
experiences. Award winning The Octagon is the social and entertainment Wander along the esplanade of St Clair and
heart of Dunedin city. The area is scattered take in fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean.
restaurants serve up fresh local with contemporary bars, cafes, and award This beach is also the perfect place to try
seafood and delicacies, quirky winning restaurants housed in striking heritage surfing for the first time. With many eateries
buildings. Throughout the year the Octagon is and bars, there are places to enjoy a casual
bars are found in intriguing the setting for a number of local festivals and coffee, a leisurely lunch or a fine dining
alleyways, funky cafes filled with market days. experience in a boutique setting. There’s also
coffee purists and connoisseurs a heated salt water pool at the southern end of
Moray Place the beach.
and an entertainment precinct
This unique area of the city is located just
that thrives on the vibrancy, above The Octagon. It contains a treasure Port Chalmers
brought about by being a trove of design stores, fashion boutiques, Explore Port Chalmers and you’ll discover a
unique cafes and artist workshops. It’s actually vibrant village with a wide range of art and
University city. an historic area of town, for example the movie culture from potters and sculptors to painters,
Dunedin has an iconic theatre here is housed in a grade one listed musicians, jewellers and fashion designers.
building. Supporting this creative community is an
style. Visit the studios of the eclectic mix of accommodation, galleries,
country’s top designers; browse George Street design boutiques, and antique stores, cafes and
the contemporary designer restaurants. Many of these are housed in the
Dunedin is proud of its high street shopping
port’s original historic buildings and offer an
boutiques, artisan jewellery which is most prevalent in the main street
insight into how the Otago harbourside once
of George Street. The main façade includes
workshops and the hidden popular fashion stores and also exclusive
was.
delights of our vintage shopping boutiques house the creations of Dunedin’s
own designers. Department stores feature
precinct. within shopping malls, and laneways lead to
further fashion discoveries along the street.15
PRE AND POST TOURING
Pre and Post Touring
The region of Otago and the Queenstown Southland & Catlins Area
surrounding districts have many www.queenstown-nz.co.nz www.southlandnz.com
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the Invercargill is New Zealand’s southernmost city,
exciting options to discover New Zealand. Located on the shores of and the gateway to the region of Southland.
before and after a conference. Lake Wakatipu, and nestled underneath the Bluff, famous for its oysters and the township
picturesque Remarkables mountain range, this of Riverton are nestled along the rugged coast.
To experience something unique, is a sophisticated four season holiday resort. Mighty rivers and streams are found inland
dramatic, serene, amazing or The home of the world famous Bungy Jump perfect for trout fishing. The Catlins area is
and Shotover Jet - there are plenty of amazing a section of extraordinary coastline which is
delicious, it’s not too far to travel. attractions and sightseeing options for all ages. home to unique wildlife species, and remains
largely untouched.
Central Otago
www.centralotagonz.com Aoraki, Mount Cook, and Mackenzie
Stewart Island
This region is only 2.5 hours drive from Country
www.stewartisland.co.nz
Dunedin and the most inland part of the www.mackenzienz.com
Stewart Island is the ultimate ecotourism
country. It is set on a fragmented schist plateau Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s majestic destination. Much conservation work has
that has a unique climate being the hottest, South Island, you will find the region of Aoraki been done to protect this special island and
driest, and coldest in New Zealand. Because Mount Cook Mackenzie. The area is renowned its surrounds. There is bird watching, fishing,
of this special terrain grapes and fruit grow for its incredibly clear starry nights, brilliant diving, walking tracks, and remote golden
exceptionally well. sunny days, and remarkable turquoise glacial beaches.
lakes, valleys of emerald green and awesome
Wanaka alpine scenery.
Waitaki District & Oamaru
www.lakewanaka.co.nz www.waitakinz.com
Located on the shores of Lake Wanaka, Fiordland Set on the east coast, North of Dunedin, the
this picturesque town boasts snowcapped www.fiordland.org.nz heritage town of Oamaru is the coastal gateway
mountains with excellent ski fields in the winter,
Fiordland National Park is a world heritage to a very special part of the South Island.
and sun and water activities in the summer.
site and includes Milford, Dusky and Doubtful Stop off to view the famous Moeraki Boulders
Wanaka is also the gateway to the Mount
Sounds with some of the most breathtaking originally formed in ancient sea floor sediments
Aspiring National Park – a world heritage site.
scenery in New Zealand. The township of Te around 60 million years ago. Head inland
Anau is located on the shores of New Zealand’s through the Waitaki valley – home to some
second largest lake. Described as the “Eighth unique food and wine country.
Wonder of the World” - this special place has
glow worms, famous walking tracks, unique
.
wildlife, and breathtaking views.16
Aotearoa
The Land of the Long White Cloud
AUCKLAND
WELLINGTON
CHRISTCHURCH
NEW ZEALAND DUNEDIN
Haere Mai - We look forward to welcoming you to New Zealand
New Zealand’s spectacularly beautiful As New Zealand is a relatively small
landscape includes vast mountain chains, country there are short flight times available
steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, domestically making it easy to take in the
deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests. sights before or after conference.
The overwhelming impression of the land is New Zealand is politically stable, a safe place to
pure and green, with fresh air and waters. Small visit with a relatively low crime rate, and with
cities are spaced throughout the length of the few endemic diseases. There is a rich culture
country, interspersed with green farming fields, of the indigenous Maori entwined with more
native forests, mountains, lakes and rivers. recent migratory groups. New Zealanders are
Nestled deep in the South Pacific, New Zealand independent, free spirited and welcoming.
offers a modern sophisticated urban lifestyle Feel the spirit of manaakitanga – the unique
combined with a natural and unspoiled rural New Zealand way of giving and making people
backdrop that sets the country apart from the feel welcome.
rest of the world. A country with the spirit of
invention and innovation - New Zealand has
brought many “firsts” to the world in areas such
as social policy, science and sport.
Getting to New Zealand is easy. It’s only a 9 – 12
hour flight from countries on the Pacific Rim.
There are more than 800 international flights
daily from the rest of the world.You can also read
