With younger son Andrew soon to finish his studies at Otago University, we thought it a good excuse to visit!
Andrew’s flat 
Nearby Olveston House.
The flat (near Otago Boys High)
The first evening Andrew, his girlfriend Olivia and us dined at Luna restaurant. Great food and views over Dunedin.
The next day we visited the historic Olveston House. Built in the early 1900’s by the wealthy Theoman family, mainly for entertaining!
Gifted to the city in 1966, the guided tour is very interesting.
In the afternoon, the four of us travelled to the end of the Otago Peninsula. Near the harbour entrance is the Royal Albatross Centre. The tour includes a video on the breeding and migratory habits of the bird, followed by viewing the chicks from a discreet observatory. With a wingspan of 3 metres, the Albatross is an impressive sight in the air. Once the young Albatross finally leaves the nest, it will spend five years at sea before returning.
Dinner that evening was at Ironic Cafe, near the Railway Station. Excellent! There are no shortages of cafes and restaurants in Dunedin. Opposite our central city accommodation is the Good Oil cafe. A top spot for breakfast and lunch.
The next day we continued our exploring, with a visit to Aromoana, via Port Chalmers. It is at the entrance of the harbour, opposite the Royal Albatross colony. There is a long breakwater, or “Mole”, which you can walk to the end of. Although windy, it is well worth it, and also there are a number of fur seals near the end.
We also explored the beaches, and followed a boardwalk which took you through a salt marsh area.
Hard to believe this quiet area was the scene of one of New Zealand’s worst mass murders.
Lunch was at the historic Carey Bay Hotel, near Port Chalmers. Very nice.
We wandered around the city in the afternoon, marvelling at the University campus, and also Dunedin’s excellent sporting facilities, including NZ’s only covered rugby and multi purpose stadium.
For our final evening in Dunedin, Andrew and Olivia suggested the Etrusco at the Savoy. An Italian restaurant, the food was great as was the ambiance. A worthy end to a most enjoyable stay in one of NZ’s great cities!
Carey Bay Hotel 
Forsyth Barr Stadium 
Otago University 
Otago University 
Blair, Olivia and Andrew.