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Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

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Overview

The stories Gregor researches have rarely been heard before. They are the culmination of years of research and are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin. Darkest Dunedin has an extensive knowledge of the area and its history so you'll walk away feeling like a local and just as welcome!

What's Included

  • An in person guide to provide commentary and direction
  • Private Transport
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Meeting Location

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50 The Octagon
Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Rattray Street
Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

Tour ends here so you can decide to stay at Speights Brewery for a drink/meal or your guide can take you back to the starting point in the Octagon if you wish.

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The Octagon (pass by)

Starting the tour here, learn about the amazing buildings that survive in the center of town. It survives by good luck rather than good planning.
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Dunedin Railway Station

The Dunedin Railway Station is the second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere, second to the Sydney Opera House. We go inside the foyer of the station with its Royal Doulton tiled walls and mosaic floor made with approximately half a million pieces. She's currently under works so covered with scaffolding, however they've kindly printed a picture of the building on the outside!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Passing Toitu we see Josephine, the first locomotive in Otago and hear its story - how it came here, how it was nearly lost to history and how it survived.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queens Garden

At Queens Gardens the tale is told of the first Scottish settlers, how they were welcomed by the Kai Tahu Maori, how they dealt with rain and mud, and why it was all worthwhile.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Princes Street

In the Exchange area we see the winged monkeys of the Cargill memorial and other fanciful shapes carved in stone.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broadway Medical Centre Dunedin Ltd

Now Broadway has a medical centre but it was once the site of a large shopping centre where Mr and Mrs Loft had a shoe shop and a scandalous and tragic ending.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Speight’s Brewery

Ending the tour here, we can see more interesting buildings surrounding the area and you're welcome to stay at Speights and enjoy a drink in the restaurant and gift shop or we can continue our loop back to the Octagon where we started.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Crown Hotel (pass by)

Dunedin's oldest pub
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 55 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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