Dunedin Public Art Gallery: a wealth of international and national
works both contemporary and traditional.
Taieri Gorge Railway: visitors depart Dunedin Railway Station and
travel through the Taieri River Gorge to Pukerangi and Middlemarch
Larnach Castle and gardens: see New Zealand's only castle
Speights Brewery: enjoy a tour of one of Dunedin's oldest industries
Otago Museum: wander this newly remodelled and renovated museum, which
includes displays of Maori and Pacific heritage
Otago Settlers' Museum: learn more about Dunedin's
Scottish heritage.
Cadbury Chocolate factory: excellent for tour and
tastings.
Architecture: Dunedin is noted for the splendour of its many municipal
buildings
Wildlife
Royal Albatross Centre, Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula: visit the site
of the only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross in the world.
Wildlife Cruises: experience by boat albatrosses, seals, penguins,
shags (cormorants) and other marine and bird life
New Zealand Marine Studies Centre: wander through an aquarium of New
Zealand marine life.
Day trips: visitors can take day trips to the Catlins area from Dunedin
Oamaru
Situated 110 km/68 miles north of Dunedin, Oamaru is considered a good day trip destination
from Dunedin.
Oamaru's historic limestone (whitestone) precinct: visitors can see
buildings featuring Oamaru stone, a form of local limestone
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony: view the penguins coming ashore at dusk
in this colony situated in the local harbour area
Moeraki Boulders: wonder at these spherical beach boulders uncovered
by the sea, 33 km/21 miles south of Oamaru
Palmerston
Palmerston is one of the gateways to the Otago gold fields, and a service centre for the Macraes
Gold Mine.
The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail: traverses Otago following the
old gold trails. The main highways are sealed, but some old mining sites are on gravelled
side roads. Watch for roadside signposting. Included in the trail are the Macraes Gold
Mine and historic Golden Point Battery near Palmerston: guided tours are available