More than 100 years ago Dunedin was New Zealand's largest and wealthiest city. Many of the fine buildings of the 1870s and 1880s remain.
Arrowtown had a peak population of 3000 - 6000 men at the end of 1862. Many historically significant buildings survive from the gold rush period, including hotels and cottages, a gaol and other buildings. This walk includes 49 buildings or sites.
The number and beauty of Dunedin's inner-city churches reflects the importance of religion in the city's life. Walk this trail to appreciate them.
This trail is a gentle walk, bike or drive round some of the early buildings remaining in the Woodside area, which was the original settlement of Maungatua (Mountain of the Spirit).
A guided tour of locations connected with the history of cinema and theatrical entertainment in Dunedin.
A 50 minute walk that explores the unique architectural style of Ranfuly.
A fascinating insight into Clutha's past including information about farming, the gold rush, coal mining, architecture, forestry and the significance of the district's rivers and natural attractions.
A trip back through a golden era of Otago's history.
Known originally as Blacks diggings, then Blacks, Ophir was a bustling gold town. This is a walk along the main street past many historic buildings.
A walk around several interesting historic buildings in old Clyde town.
There are many old buildings still standing in the old gold town of St Bathans. This walk down the main street is a trip back in time.
R. A. Lawson came to Dunedin in 1862 after winning a design competition for the Presbyterian First Church. He designed many of the majestic and expensive buildings that give Dunedin its character.
Two trails, at Waitahuna and Lawrence, which explain some of the fascinating history of the Lawrence district.
Dunedin was New Zealand’s commercial capital in the 19th century, its wealth built on the gold rush. Many national businesses started in Dunedin and many sites important to the city’s industrial heritage still exist.
Historic Buildings
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