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Tours and Tailor Made Holidays to

Dunedin

NEW ZEALAND
  • CURRENCY New Zealand Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 27 hrs 30 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 12

Built with the riches of the gold rush Dunedin has some of the best architecture in the southern hemisphere.

Tailor Made Holidays to Dunedin

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Dunedin that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Dunedin holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Dunedin holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Dunedin. For more information on our Dunedin holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Dunedin.

Destination Overview

Historic architecture and eco-adventures await you on your Dunedin holiday. Built with the riches of the gold rush Dunedin has one of the best collections of Edwardian and Victorian architecture in the southern hemisphere. The gothic church spires,  swathes of native forest, ornate mansions and magnificent views of the harbour make Dunedin holidays very memorable. With a population of 120,000, the port city of Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island.

Around the city during your holiday in Dunedin, you can visit historic homes, dip into the chocolate factory and visit the excellent museums. Incorporate a drive along Otago Peninsula during your holiday to Dunedin and discover Larnach Castle and a choice of wildlife encounters including penguin, albatross and seal colonies here. 

The 25,000 students at the Univerisity of Otago contribute to a strong arts scene. Holidays in Dunedin enjoys vibrant night life and thanks to the 25,000 students at the Univerisity of Otago which is the oldest tertiary education institution in the country. The student population also contribute to a strong arts scene. Dunedin Public Art Gallery is home to the country's oldest public art collection and  The Octagon in which the collections are located is light and airy and is considered to be a work of art itself.

Dunedin is actually the largest city in New Zealand in terms of land area, but the city centre itself is compact and manageable because the city's population spreads beyond the hills and surf beaches. The city is arguably the country's most spectacular in terms of contrasting landscapes and the town centre graced with flower-filled parks and gardens. Holidays to Dunedin are about satisfying all the senses and culinary sensations are a delight in Dunedin. There is an abundance of fine food being grown, harvested, made, prepared and served in Dunedin, as well as some fine brown brews being poured. Learn about the local stories behind many of New Zealand’s best known brands.

Dunedin is the centre of, and the gateway to the Otago region. Across Otago Harbour and Peninsula or the majestic sweeps along the sandy beaches of St Clair to the stunning little “secret places” such as Tunnel Beach and the haunting rocky tors and tussock of Middlemarch, the hinterland and the starting point for the Otago Central Rail Trail. The seaside settlements of Karitane and Port Chalmers provide the perfect setting to escape the city for the day.

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When to visit Dunedin

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Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Dunedin? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Dunedin holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Dunedin holiday search tool will allow you to search for Dunedin holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Dunedin for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Dunedin holiday based on Dunedin weather, special events in Dunedin or even when the crowds in Dunedin are at their lowest.

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Dunedin gets more visitors in summer, but during the university vacations it's quieter.

Inland Otago remains dry year-round, and you can expect crisp, sunny days in winter, but the coast gets more rain, and Dunedin can have day after day of clouds and showers. Southland in winter isn't any colder, but it is wetter. It's often said of New Zealand that you experience all four seasons in one day; on Stewart Island you may experience them all in an hour. In winter, there's a better chance of seeing the aurora australis, but some of the island's walking trails may be closed.

Dunedin has a temperate climate and four seasons, each with their own distinctive beauty.There’s some frost in winter and very occasional snowfalls which usually clear during the day. Temperatures reach 20° – 25°C in the summer months, 13° -17°C in autumn, 9° – 12°C in the winter months and 12° – 17°C in spring.What to WearComfortable layers. Bring a coat and comfortable footwear – especially if visiting the wildlife on Otago Peninsula. Warm clothing is necessary for the winter months (June-August).

The Dunedin Summer Festival in February and March presents themed weekends, exhibitions, outdoor concerts, family activities, and sporting and cultural events. At the same time is the id Dunedin Fashion Show, where the city's many designers showcase their work on the Dunedin Railway Platform in front of international media. In May, the Regent Theatre 24-Hour Book Sale  offers up over 300,000 volumes in the country's largest sale of second hand books. It all started as a way to raise funds for the theater's restoration, and it's become a successful, established event filled with fun, live entertainment, and great bargains. In the third week of October, Dunedin Rhododendron Festival celebrates the exotic beauty of Dunedin's most famous flower. A happy combination of soil and climate makes the city one of the finest rhododendron-growing areas in the world.

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Travel Concierge have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Dunedin. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Dunedin, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on 0161 729 0099

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