The Southern Scenic Route is the mostly coastal journey from Dunedin in Otago to Te Anau in Southland. The route passes many sites of historical significance.

Who established Dunedin? Meet the men buried in the Northern Cemetery who took Dunedin from backwater to boom town and left a lasting influence on the city.

Why are so many graves in the Northern Cemetery adorned with roses? This trail describes some of the original memorial roses and their symbolism to Victorian mourners.

Take a walk among the memorials of an architect and eight artists whose work enriched the culture of Dunedin during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Tragedies abound in the Northern Cemetery. This trail explores the graves of some of Dunedin’s most tragic figures.

Several walks of various lengths in the Clutha district at Owaka, Balclutha, Kaka Point and Nugget Point.

Several walks of various lengths in the Clutha district at Milton, Waihola and Taieri Mouth.

Ten walks of various lengths in the Clutha district at Owaka, Tautuku, Papatowai and Chaslands.

A detour off the Southern Scenic Route, this trail covers about 70km of road in the southern Catlins area. This trail can be travelled in either direction.

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).

Dunedin's picturesque Northern Cemetery is the last resting-place for over 8000 women. On this trail you will visit the graves of a few of them--high and low, rich and poor, renowned and obscure. A printed guide is available from the Sexton's Cottage.

The Northern Cemetery, located in Dunedin's Town Belt, is picturesque and easily accessible. This trail is a tour of twelve grave sites which feature sculptures of angels. A printed guide is available from the Sexton's Cottage Information Gallery.

Enjoy sculpture both commemorative and contemporary on a journey through varied inland and coastal landscapes of east Otago (Taken from the series 'Otago Sculpture Trails.' Copies at Dunedin Visitor Centre and other locations.)

A guided tour of locations connected with the history of cinema and theatrical entertainment in Dunedin.

An historical tour of old goldmining sites and places of interest from the golden days of the Lower Dunstan.

Dunedin was the birthplace and for 32 years home of artist Frances Hodgkins. This trail takes in surviving buildings of interest and collections of her art.

A 50 minute walk that explores the unique architectural style of Ranfuly.

The Dunedin Botanic Garden has been located at its current site since 1868. This is a walk around its historic features.

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 hitoric buildings.

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.

A walk around several interesting historic buildings in old Clyde town.

Moeraki is 40km south of Oamaru and 78km north of Dunedin. It has an interesting whaling history and lighthouse.

A remote high country road (4WD in winter) across the Dunstan Mountains where some examples of early gold mining and evidence of early pastoral history can still be seen along the roadside.

A map and guide to places significant to Dunedin's strong literary tradition.

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.

Four walks of various lengths in the Clutha district at Tapanui and Lawrence.

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.

The Otago Central Rail Trail follows the old railway formation from Middlemarch to Clyde and has several sections which can be walked or biked independently.

Two trails, at Waitahuna and Lawrence, which explain some of the fascinating history of the Lawrence district.

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.

An Historical tour of old gold mining sites and places of interest from the early days of the Nevis, following the route once used by the supply wagons in the days when the goldfields were at their height.

The Seasider train is Dunedin's scenic coastal tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station in Dunedin New Zealand.

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.

Taieri Gorge Railway is one of the world's great train trips, taking passengers from the hustle of Dunedin's city centre to the rugged mountain interior of Central Otago and back.

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.

A look at some interesting historic features around Palmerston, including the cairn on the landmark hill Puketapu.

A self-drive trip from Clyde, through the Manuherikia Valley to St Bathans and back, optionally returning via the Ida Valley.