Motel accommodation in Dunedin, New Zealand

THE 3 Night Stay is BACK just $333, Stay 3 nights - Visit Dunedin Deal! book direct and relax in a studio unit Queen bed. 1-2 persons. Stay Period 23rd April 2010 to 23rd January 2011. -Limited service, Full payment at time of booking, Bookings cannot be changed or cancelled, no points. Subject to availability. Limited Rooms available. Conditions apply.

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Best Western, Qualmark, MANZ

About Dunedin

Dunedin the second largest city in the South island and the capital of Otago, a region that once swarmed with gold prospectors and was New zealand's largest city in the mid-Victorian era. It is now an area renowned for its Eco tourism and heritage. Dunedin is a city of culture and learning where you will find New Zealand's first and largest university (Otago). Dunedin retains close links to its Scottish heritage and is a fascinating city of history, distinguished architecture, lively artistic and cultural community , vibrant entertainment and music scene as well as dramatic coastal scenery and amazing wildlife. Dunedin is renowned for Award-winning restaurants and numerous cafes and bars can be found along the rugged coast of the nearby Otago Peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Here you will also discover a variety of bird life including the rare yellow-eyed penguins and the worlds only mainland Royal albatross breeding colony. There are a number of good swimming and surfing beaches. Dunedin has a temperate climate (mild summers and cool winters.)

Many attractions can be seen in the Dunedin central city region, including the Otago Museum, Botanical Gardens, Speights Brewery, d Art gallery, as well as Dunedin Casino and the Otago Settlers Museum. Stay for a while and enjoy all that Dunedin has to offer here are a selection of the more popular tourist attractions.

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Many cities have a central square to signify the centre of town. Dunedin has The Octagon. The statue of Robert Burns overlooks the Octagon which is the heart of Dunedin city and a great meeting place.

Otago Museum

The Otago Museum is Dunedin's most visited attraction. Explore world class collections, exhibitions, culture, nature, and heritage. Discover the richness and vibrancy of the southern region through outstanding collections covering culture, nature and science.

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Reputedly "one of the most photographed railway buildings in the world" Completed in 1907 and faced with Oamaru stone the Dunedin Railway Station is dominated by its massive tower. The Dunedin Railway Station is open daily and is a starting point for the return railway trip on the Taieri Gorge Railway.

Taieri Gorge Railway

The World renowned Taieri Gorge Railway is accessed directly from Dunedin Railway Station. This award winning railway is regarded as one of the worlds great train journeys, travelling into Central Otago and back via Heritage carriages or Panorama carriages, crossing magnificent viaducts and travelling through rock-blasted tunnels and plunging mountainsides.
Taieri Gorge Railway - One of the world's great train trips

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A few minutes drive north form the Dunedin city centre, Baldwin street climbs dramatically from the main road at a gradient of 1 in 27 leave the driving to the locals and walk up the 270 steps to the top.

University of Otago

The first University in New Zealand

Carisbrook Stadium

Carisbrook is the home of Otago Rugby and "The Highlanders". Stay at Best Western 555 on Bayview when you are visiting to Dunedin for Rugby, we offer quality accommodation for the rugby enthusiast and only 15 minutes walk to Carisbrook.

Forsyth Barr Stadium

New Zealand's first and only covered Stadium opening 2011. Watch this Space

Olveston

A 35 room Jacobean stately home that was gifted to the city by the Theomin family. Dunedin's, Olveston house hosts a vast collection of paintings, furniture and decorative objects.

Otago Settlers Museum

One of New Zealand's finest social history museums portraying the life of early settlers from Whalers to Chinese gold miners, through to modern times.

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Established in Dunedin in 1876, Speight's Brewery is a unique gravity fed brewery - one of only a few in the world. The Speight's Tour is a first class, informative and interactive experience. Tours operate daily, all finishing with a great tasting session.

Cadbury World

The Visitor Centre is an educational environment with chocolate themed displays. The Factory Tour offers a fun filled, fascinating guided tour around the Cadbury Dunedin chocolate factory with sampling along the way! Finish your tour at the retail store.
Cadbury World, Dunedin N.Z. - Chocolate Factory Tour & Visitor Centre

Attractions near to Dunedin

Moeraki Boulders

The famous Moeraki boulders lie scattered along a beach 50 kilometres south of Oamaru. The viewing platform, just a few minutes walk through shrubland and native bush, offers good views of the boulders.

read about the Otago Peninsula or check out:
Natures Wonders Naturally - Penguin Tours - 8 wheel all terrain and more
Royal Albatross Centre - a wildlife reserve managed by the Department of Conservation
Elm Wildlife Tours - Peninsula Encounters
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

Choosing and booking your Excursions

Whether you are staying for a few nights in Dunedin or for an extended holiday, your hosts at 555 on Bayview in Dunedin will be able to assist you in all aspects your holiday by using their extensive knowledge of the Otago and Dunedin region to ensure you have a memorable stay. Please email your enquires to Email: 555onbayview@xtra.co.nz

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