New Zealand's fourth largest city, the "Edinburgh of the South" was founded by Scottish immigrants in 1848.

Following the discovery of gold in the 1860's the city rapidly become the country's leading commercial and industrial centre.

This prosperous period resulted in the largest concentration of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in New Zealand and our first University.

Dunedin is now internationally famous for this and its wildlife.
And also for having the world's steepest street !

It offers unique opportunities to view a remarkable range of wildlife including Royal Albatross, rare penguins, sea lions, seals, and a variety of water birds.

The peninsula also has a rich history
of Maori settlement