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RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
4.7/5555 Reviews
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NZONE Skydive Queenstown
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
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Skyline Queenstown
4.7/5652 Reviews
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Shotover Jet Queenstown
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4.6/5173 Reviews
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Night view
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4.9/528 Reviews
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Night view
RealNZ | Walter Peak High Country Farm
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4.6/530 Reviews
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Farms and pastures
Kiwi Park Queenstown
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U-Fly Wanaka, NZ
5.0/510 Reviews
Larnach Castle
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4.5/5109 Reviews
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Historic landmark
G Force Paragliding
G Force Paragliding
4.5/520 Reviews
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Paragliding
AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
4.8/5108 Reviews
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Historic landmark
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Otago dishes and foodie spots.
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Fergburger
Fergburger
4.4/5185 Reviews
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Quick bites
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. €16/person
Francesca Restaurant
Francesca Restaurant
5.0/511 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €16/person
The Cow
The Cow
4.3/523 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Great ambiance
Avg. €32/person
Pier
Pier
4.0/518 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Lake view
Avg. €49/person
Pedro's House of Lamb
Pedro's House of Lamb
4.6/518 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €29/person
Patagonia Chocolates - Ice Creamery & Chocolaterie
Patagonia Chocolates - Ice Creamery & Chocolaterie
4.4/546 Reviews
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Bakery
Lake view
Avg. €11/person
Kika
Kika
1 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €17/person
Saigon Kingdom Vietnamese Restaurant Steamer Wharf
Saigon Kingdom Vietnamese Restaurant Steamer Wharf
4.3/59 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €30/person
Olivers Restaurant
Olivers Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. €16/person
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
4.9/5120 Reviews
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Buffet
Lake view
Avg. €97/person
Blue Kanu
Blue Kanu
4.3/511 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Avg. €49/person
Flame Bar & Grill
Flame Bar & Grill
4.5/556 Reviews
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Barbecue
Lake view
Avg. €44/person

Otago Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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How to explore Dunedin on a city walk⁉️
✅ This walking route is full of Scottish charm, connecting century-old train stations, artistic gardens, and local street life. You'll fall in love with this small Southern Hemisphere city in just one day!
📍 Walking route: Vintage landmarks ➜ Artistic oases ➜ Academic nature
The entire route is walkable—just one map is all you need. Perfect for those who don't want to drive and just want to immerse themselves in the city~
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🚂 Stop 1: Dunedin Railway Station | Step into a "gingerbread house" station
▫️ A century-old Renaissance-style building with mosaic floor tiles and stained-glass windows; it feels like walking into a fairytale train station.
▫️ The platform is still in use, and photos here have a cinematic quality.
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🏛️ Stop 2: Toitu Otago Settlers Museum | Understand the story of New Zealand's immigrants
▫️ Three floors of exhibits hold the ships and memories of early settlers, offering an immersive look at the history of the South Island.
▫️ The interactive exhibition area is very interesting and great for visiting with family.
· 
🌸 Stop 3: Dunedin Chinese Garden | A Suzhou-style garden hidden in the city
▫️ You wouldn't expect to find an authentic Chinese garden in the Southern Hemisphere. With pavilions, ponds, bamboo forests, and stone paths, you'll feel like you've traveled back to Jiangnan in a second.
▫️ The garden is quiet and peaceful, making it a great place to rest and clear your mind.
· 
⛪ Stop 4: First Church of Otago | Serenity under the Gothic spire
▫️ An important historic church in Dunedin, with spires and stained-glass windows that exude solemnity.
▫️ The small square outside the church is perfect for sitting and daydreaming while watching the pigeons wander by.
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🎨 Stop 5: Dunedin Public Art Gallery | A free artistic living room
▫️ Houses a collection of many New Zealand and European paintings, and the building itself is very well-designed.
▫️ The permanent collection is free to visit, and you can easily spend half a day here.
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🕍 Stop 6: The Octagon & St. Paul's Cathedral | The rhythm of the city heart
▫️ A landmark in the city center, surrounded by Scottish-style architecture, with constant street performer shows.
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🛍️ Stop 7: George Street | Street art and a shopping paradise
▫️ From vintage boutiques to street graffiti, collect the city's colors along the way.
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🎓 Stop 8: University of Otago | Be a student again on an ancient campus
▫️ New Zealand's first university; the clock tower and cloisters look just like a corner of Hogwarts.
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🌿 Stop 9: Dunedin Botanic Garden | End with a garden full of greenery
▫️ A century-old botanic garden where the rose garden and native plant areas are beautiful in every season.
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🌟 Travel tips:
▫️ Food: For Chinese food, try Rising Sun Dumplings; for local flavors, try The Corner Store or the Speight's Ale House brewery restaurant.
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How to explore Dunedin on a city walk⁉️ ✅ This walking route is full of Scottish charm, connecting century-old train stations, artistic gardens, and local street life. You'll fall in love with this small Southern Hemisphere city in just one day! 📍 Walking route: Vintage landmarks ➜ Artistic oases ➜ Academic nature The entire route is walkable—just one map is all you need. Perfect for those who don't want to drive and just want to immerse themselves in the city~ · 🚂 Stop 1: Dunedin Railway Station | Step into a "gingerbread house" station ▫️ A century-old Renaissance-style building with mosaic floor tiles and stained-glass windows; it feels like walking into a fairytale train station. ▫️ The platform is still in use, and photos here have a cinematic quality. · 🏛️ Stop 2: Toitu Otago Settlers Museum | Understand the story of New Zealand's immigrants ▫️ Three floors of exhibits hold the ships and memories of early settlers, offering an immersive look at the history of the South Island. ▫️ The interactive exhibition area is very interesting and great for visiting with family. · 🌸 Stop 3: Dunedin Chinese Garden | A Suzhou-style garden hidden in the city ▫️ You wouldn't expect to find an authentic Chinese garden in the Southern Hemisphere. With pavilions, ponds, bamboo forests, and stone paths, you'll feel like you've traveled back to Jiangnan in a second. ▫️ The garden is quiet and peaceful, making it a great place to rest and clear your mind. · ⛪ Stop 4: First Church of Otago | Serenity under the Gothic spire ▫️ An important historic church in Dunedin, with spires and stained-glass windows that exude solemnity. ▫️ The small square outside the church is perfect for sitting and daydreaming while watching the pigeons wander by. · 🎨 Stop 5: Dunedin Public Art Gallery | A free artistic living room ▫️ Houses a collection of many New Zealand and European paintings, and the building itself is very well-designed. ▫️ The permanent collection is free to visit, and you can easily spend half a day here. · 🕍 Stop 6: The Octagon & St. Paul's Cathedral | The rhythm of the city heart ▫️ A landmark in the city center, surrounded by Scottish-style architecture, with constant street performer shows. · 🛍️ Stop 7: George Street | Street art and a shopping paradise ▫️ From vintage boutiques to street graffiti, collect the city's colors along the way. · 🎓 Stop 8: University of Otago | Be a student again on an ancient campus ▫️ New Zealand's first university; the clock tower and cloisters look just like a corner of Hogwarts. · 🌿 Stop 9: Dunedin Botanic Garden | End with a garden full of greenery ▫️ A century-old botanic garden where the rose garden and native plant areas are beautiful in every season. · 🌟 Travel tips: ▫️ Food: For Chinese food, try Rising Sun Dumplings; for local flavors, try The Corner Store or the Speight's Ale House brewery restaurant. ·

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