Travel Guide > Oceania > New Zealand > South Island > Otago Region > Dunedin
Dunedin (Ōtepoti in Maori) is located on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, on the Otago Peninsula. It is home to numerous 19th century buildings from an era when it was New Zealand's largest city. It is home to the University of Otago, New Zealand's oldest university and the South Island's largest employer. During the university summer holiday (November - February), the city is notably quieter as a result.
Dunedin International Airport (DUD) has a number of flights. Air New Zealand flies to/from Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.
Virgin Blue, operated by Pacific Blue, flies to/from Christchurch, Auckland and Brisbane.
The Taieri Gorge Railway journey, and the Pacific Coast Railway journey to Palmerston and back are the main scenic railway journeys.
Intercity has buses to Oamaru (1,5 hours), Christchurch (6 hours), Queenstown (4,5 hours), Te Anau (4,5 hours) and Invercargill (4 hours).
Southern Link goes to Christchurch and Oamaru and Coastline Tours goes to Oamaru as well.
Naked Bus connects Dunedin with Christchurch, Queenstown, Te Anau and Invercargill. Bottom Bus does a circuit to Invercargill, Te Anau, Queenstown and back to Dunedin. Catlins Coaster goes to Invercargill, returning via the Catlins.
There are quite a few more shuttle bus services going to the places mentioned above, and also to Wanaka.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Backpackers Dunedin | PO Box 5620 Dunedin | Hostel | 84 |
| Elmlodge | 74 Elm Row, City Rise | Hostel | 60 |
| Grandview B&B Dunedin | 360 High St | Guesthouse | 97 |
| Highbrae Guesthouse | 376 High Street | Guesthouse | 100 |
| LivingSpace Dunedin | 192 Castle Street | Hotel | 79 |
| Lyndale House | 394 High Street | Guesthouse | - |
| Manor House Backpackers | 28 Manor Place, Dunedin, PO Box 624, Dunedin | Hostel | 74 |
| Penny's Backpackers | 6 Stafford St. | Hostel | 56 |
| YHA Dunedin | 71 Stafford Street | Hostel | 82 |
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