Destination Dunedin
Dunedin and its surrounds have so much to offer, that it may seem like there is too much choice. The city’s heritage, shopping, and art precincts, plus nature’s overflowing biodiversity and scenery, make it a fabulous addition to your summer getaway schedule. These Metropol suggestions may help you plan your next trip own that way.
3 & 5 December
White Ferns vs Pakistan T20i, University Oval, Dunedin.
9 December
A Toitū Christmas: Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra,
Queens Garden, Dunedin.
The Wild Epic Mountain Runs, Butler’s Green, Arrowtown.
31 December
New Year’s Eve Cosmic Countdown, Indigo Room Basement, Moray Pl, Central Dunedin.
Swing Under the Stars New Year’s Eve Grand Casino, High St, Central Dunedin.
14 January 2024
St Bathans Village Fete, St Bathans, Central Otago.
Splurge
Dunedin is a shopping hotspot, with enough stores on its main streets, and dotted about the city to fuel any shopping addiction. There’s acclaimed music stores such as Relics, fashion boutiques, the weekly Saturday markets, and those have-it-all spots, including Wal’s Plant and Fun Land, a shrub and tree store complete with mini golf, a driving range, a maze, and café.
Stroll
Take your trekking coastal, where sea spray keeps you cool and the views keep you cheerful. Test out Taika Waititi’s favourite opening to the ocean, Tunnel Beach.
Rock hopping, or beach hopping if you’re keen, are enjoyable ways to get your steps up, and not feel as if you’re exerting too much energy. For gorgeous greenery, walk Ross Creek. Sandymount Track provides fascinating ocean views, and the Flagstaff track will wow with its rolling hills.
