Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Dunedin
New Zealand · DUD
Scottish bones, student energy, and penguins on the peninsula.
About
Dunedin is the second-most populous city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. With an estimated population of 132,800 as of June 2025, Dunedin is New Zealand’s seventh most populous metropolitan and urban area.
Source: Wikipedia — Dunedin (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- affordability · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan66°F14d wet
- Feb67°F12d wet
- Mar64°F13d wet
- Apr60°F12d wet
- May56°F12d wet
- Jun51°F11d wet
- Jul50°F12d wet
- Aug52°F11d wet
- Sep56°F14d wet
- Oct58°F15d wet
- Nov62°F15d wet
- Dec64°F18d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages TourFrom $83 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Heritage Highlights WalkFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife ToursFrom $476 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Dunedin to Te Anau via the Catlins One Way Small Group TourFrom $174 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guided Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Small Group TourFrom $147 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Electric Bike RentalFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Dunedin International Airport (DUD), about 15 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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