Location: Dunedin
Top Things to do in Dunedin
What to do and see in Dunedin, South Island: The Best Monuments & Statues
Rare yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the world's only mainland albatross colony share residence in Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city. When you're not watching wildlife, this South Island Otago Coast town also boasts impressive historic architecture from its days as a gold-rush mecca. Visit the 1906 Flemish Renaissance railway station or the country's largest center of higher learning, which resembles Glasgow University, thanks to the area's early Scottish settlers.
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1. Northern Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
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.
2. Otago Peninsula Fallen Solders' Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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".
3. Robert Scott Memorial
4. JA 1274 Steam Train
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
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.
5. Robert Burns Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 108 reviews
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.
6. Kuri / Dog Statue
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Otago Centennial Memorial
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Otago Centennial Memorial is located on a secondary summit of Signal Hill, adjoining Signal Hill Lookout. Though it wasn't completed until the 1950s, the memorial honors the centenary of the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. It includes two sculptures, "Old Father History" and "The Thread of Life," by New Zealand sculptor Francis Shurrock.
8. Harbour Molars
9. Richard Byrd Statue
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Richard Byrd Statue, located in Dunedin suburb Mornington's Unity Park, honors explorer Admiral Richard Byrd, who in 1928 left from Dunedin on the his first exploration of Antarctica (1928-1930).
