Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin is a historic city with Scottish roots, known for its grand architecture, vibrant student life, and nearby wildlife on the Otago Peninsula. 1052
Dunedin Railway Station: 3074332, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Dunedin Public Art Gallery: Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Date Picture Taken: February, 2025
Dunedin, located on the southeastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is known for its strong Scottish heritage, dramatic coastal landscapes, and vibrant student energy from the University of Otago. The city boasts beautifully preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture, including the iconic Dunedin Railway Station. It offers easy access to wildlife experiences on the Otago Peninsula, where you can spot albatross, penguins, and seals.
This was the seventh stop of the cruise. The pictures below start from the city center of Dunedin.
A government building
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral in Dunedin is a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture, situated prominently in the city’s Octagon. Completed in the early 20th century, the cathedral features grand Oamaru stone construction, a soaring nave with elegant stone columns, intricate woodwork, and stunning stained-glass windows that depict biblical scenes and local history.
As the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin, it serves both as a place of worship and a cultural landmark, offering a peaceful, reflective space amidst the city’s bustle.
Walking down Stuart Street toward the train station, the most famous building in this town.
The Dunedin Railway Station is one of New Zealand’s most iconic buildings, renowned for its ornate Flemish Renaissance-style architecture. Opened in 1906, it features dark basalt stone with contrasting Oamaru limestone trim, stained-glass windows, and a grand mosaic-tiled floor in the booking hall.
Though it no longer serves regular passenger trains, the station is still active with scenic tourist rail journeys, like the Taieri Gorge Railway, and also houses a restaurant, an art gallery, and the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.
Walking back toward the city center
A view of a side street
Came back to where I started
The building with the red frame is the Dunedin Public Art Gallery
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery, located in the Octagon, is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected art institutions. It features a diverse collection of historical, modern, and contemporary works, including significant pieces by New Zealand and international artists. The gallery offers rotating exhibitions, public programs, and a welcoming, light-filled space that encourages reflection and creative exploration.
