Arden Street House, Dunedin, Nya Zeeland

Arden Street House was built in the 1930's by a Scottish sea captain and the house reflects his influence with beautiful stained glass windows depicting sea themes. The era of art deco is visible throughout the house with pretty and character-full ceilings in some rooms, lead lights, oak paneling, and picture rails.

Small boutique backpackers no bunks all rooms either single double twin or triple, spacious stylish queen-size beds electric blankets, lockable room.

Lovely gardens. Close university, City center, Botanical gardens, Knox College, Warm spacious character home, guests piano, large sunny bedrooms, great views, good parking, social dinners 'meet the locals' Cat called QT. Guest kitchen. There are also boarding options and Bed and breakfast, home stays, short and long stay options.

FROM THE CITY CENTRE OF DUNEDIN (via George Street)

George Street exits The Octagon in the heart of Dunedin. Continue north along George Street for approximately 5 minutes - it is a straight road. At the end of George Street, follow the signpost for North-East Valley, you pass under a road bridge and the road curves to the right.

Coming onto Bank Street, you see a park on your right as you approach a junction with traffic lights. Turn left at these traffic lights onto North Road, passing New World supermarket on your right. After passing a pedestrian crossing, you see a sign for Glendining Avenue on your right. Enter this street; ascend the steep hill and Arden Street House is on your left at the top.

FROM THE SOUTH OF DUNEDIN (via the one-way system north)

Coming from the south, it is possible to pass through the Octagon and onto George Street - in which case, consult the preceding set of directions. Otherwise, on State Highway 1, you will pass the city centre heading north on Crawford St. which becomes Cumberland St. and then Great King St.

Continue on Great King Street. As you approach the end, you will pass the adjoining streets: Howe St. (right side), Moat St. (right side) and Willowbank (left). Then you reach a Stop sign at a junction where Great King Street North is intersected by Pine Hill Road - a one-way street descending from the left. There are signs for Timaru (left) and City Centre (right). Do not turn left or right here. Proceed straight across this intersection on Great King Street North to the traffic lights.

You see a park on your left and the gates to the Botanic Gardens on your right as you approach a junction with traffic lights. Go straight ahead at these traffic lights onto North Road, passing the Westpac Trust sign and New World supermarket on your right. After passing a pedestrian crossing, you see a sign for Glendining Avenue on your right. Enter this street; ascend the steep hill and Arden Street House is on your left at the top.

FROM THE NORTH OF DUNEDIN (via Pine Hill Road)

From State Highway 1, descending into the city on Pine Hill Road, you will see a sign for George Street on your left towards the bottom of the hill. Do not take exit, but proceed to the next left (20m. ahead). This exit is for the Botanic Gardens and North-East Valley and veers to the left at ‘Give Way’ sign. This is Great King Street North.

You see a park on your left and the gates to the Botanic Gardens on your right as you approach a junction with traffic lights. Go straight ahead at these traffic lights onto North Road, passing New World supermarket on your right. After passing a pedestrian crossing, you see a sign for Glendining Avenue on your right. Enter this street; ascend the steep hill and Arden Street House is on your left at the top.