Dunedin Architectural City Self-Guided Walking Tour

 Heritage tower home to the Otago Daily Times — flag-topped, proud, and a reminder of Dunedin’s long journalism legacy.

 Gothic Revival court beside the terracotta Old Gaol — carved stone, arched gates, and a dramatic courtroom presence.

 Modern glass wing meets Edwardian halls — free exhibits on settlers, transport, and local stories. Great for families.

 Marble tribute to Otago’s founder; stands by Toitū with a view toward First Church — a neat local history moment.

 Tall Carrara-marble war memorial set in peaceful gardens — a quiet, moving place to reflect and spot Victoria Cross plaques.

 Serene paifang, zig-zag bridge, koi pond and pavilions — an authentic Chinese scholar’s garden in the city centre.

 Phoenix House and neighbour — Victorian neoclassical façades, carved cornices and a handy mural-strewn photo stop.

 Gothic sandstone spire honoring William Cargill; intricate carvings and a small plaza ideal for a breather.

 Red-brick brewery complex with a barrel-topped chimney — heritage tours, historic brewhouse and a classic southern vibe.

 Twin spires of bluestone and limestone, Munich stained glass and a soaring Gothic interior — stunning from any angle.

 Gothic stone former church turned theatre — atmospheric façade, turreted drama and heavyweight architectural charm.

 Dunedin’s civic heart: Burns statue, Writers’ Walk plaques, St Paul’s spires and the Town Hall clock tower — lively and central.

 Home to the Regent Theatre — grand façade, art-deco touches and a dash of local history (and local ghost stories).

 Hanover Hall, Hercus and Scott buildings — red-brick elegance, Edwardian details and strong university character.

 Grey Oamaru stone, tall spire and superb acoustics — a Gothic gem often used for concerts and quiet reflection.

 Edwardian 35-room mansion with original interiors and stunning gardens — peek at a preserved life of early 1900s elegance.

Quirky private museum of skulls, fossils and oddities — eccentric, thoughtful and full of surprises.

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 Gentle downhill stairs into Archibald Baxter Peace Garden — reflective planting and a modern peace memorial.

 Two-tone museum by the lawn: natural history, moa skeletons, planetarium, and the hands-on Tūhura Science Centre.

 Slender Peace Pole near the museum, inscribed “May Peace Prevail on Earth” — a calm, global-minded landmark.

 Gothic Revival campus with clock tower, cloistered lawns and the Water of Leith — one of the world’s most beautiful campuses.

 Red-brick Gothic charm with patterned brickwork and serene garden — a Victorian-era slice of peace.

 Music-history moment: where Six60’s uni-era jams began — feel the city’s creative, grassroots energy here.

 NZ’s oldest botanic garden: glasshouse, rhododendron dell, Japanese garden and peaceful walking paths.

Cute white Gothic church tucked into the hillside with neat gardens and a cozy, timeless feel.

 World-famous steep residential street — try the climb for a view of Otago Harbour and an amusing calf workout.