Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Otago Region, South Island

June 13, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Otago Region, New Zealand including Aramoana Massacre Memorial, Northern Cemetery, Wanaka War Memorial, Otago Peninsula Fallen Solders' Memorial, Robert Scott Memorial, sir John McKenzie monument, JA 1274 Steam Train, Moa Statue, Robert Burns Statue, Kuri / Dog Statue.
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1. Aramoana Massacre Memorial

between Moana St and Muri St, Aramoana, Port Chalmers New Zealand https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/aramoana-massacre-memorial
Excellent
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Aramoana Massacre Memorial

2. Northern Cemetery

40 Lovelock Ave, Dunedin, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand http://www.northerncemetery.org.nz
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Northern Cemetery

Reviewed By JaneF1808

I was very keen to see the Northern Cemetry after I'd heard about the devastating loss of so many historic roses a few years ago, but the Otago Heritage Rose Group have done an unbelievably great job restoring the history and atmosphere in this gem, high in the hills overlooking the city. December was a wonderful time to see the old roses wind their way around the historic monuments to our pioneering past. Many old families, like the Larnachs and Thomas Bracken (of National anthem fame) rest here amongst the ancient trees and beautiful headstones.. and the lovely information sheets, help one to find their way around- I could have stayed all day.

3. Wanaka War Memorial

Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
Excellent
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Wanaka War Memorial

4. Otago Peninsula Fallen Solders' Memorial

548 Highcliff Rd, Ocean Grove, Dunedin 9077 New Zealand http://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/otago-peninsula-war-memorial
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Otago Peninsula Fallen Solders' Memorial

Reviewed By ernestkung - Christchurch, New Zealand

This is one of those places that's not on many people's radars, but it's worth a visit for the excellent view. There's very limited parking on Highcliff Road where you can begin the climb up to the memorial. It starts with a staircase, followed by a steep but well-worn trail around farm fields. Perhaps complicating matters is the fact that there appear to be many names for this memorial. I'm calling it by what's engraved on the plaque at the base of the statue. It reads "Otago Peninsula Fallen Soldiers' Memorial".

5. Robert Scott Memorial

6 Brailleys Track Port Chalmers, Dunedin 9023 New Zealand http://www.ost-sculpture.org.nz/press/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Robert Scott Memorial

6. sir John McKenzie monument

44 Stour St, Palmerston 9430 New Zealand http://www.southernheritage.org.nz/otagotrails/trails/pdf/palmerstongold.pdf
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

sir John McKenzie monument

7. JA 1274 Steam Train

2 Anzac Ave, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand
Excellent
40%
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60%
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

JA 1274 Steam Train

Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia

Sitting in a huge glass building (box), is this beautiful, steam train, in perfect nick, we love how it has been put on display with loving care rather then left in a yard somewhere left to rust. Probably not a standalone attraction, however definitely, worth a look when visiting the railway station.

8. Moa Statue

65 Beach St, Queenstown 9197 New Zealand
Excellent
24%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
1%
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4.0 based on 128 reviews

Moa Statue

Reviewed By zivo449

Must see attraction in Queenstown. Me and my wife went to see the bird and had a blast viewing it!!!

9. Robert Burns Statue

The Octagon, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand
Excellent
26%
Good
41%
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33%
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4.0 based on 108 reviews

Robert Burns Statue

Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia

We are are lover of all things statues/sculptures/monuments, as they can tell you a lot of a city and its people. the one of a famous Scottish poet, reflects the link/heritage between it and Scotland.

10. Kuri / Dog Statue

Magnet St Dunedin, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand http://www.ost-sculpture.org.nz/press/kuri-dog-2008/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Kuri / Dog Statue

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