Penny's is
centrally located to downtown Dunedin
Known as 'Edinburgh of the South',
Dunedin has strong Scottish roots and is one of the best preserved
19th century cities in the Southern Hemisphere. In terms of land
area, Dunedin is the largest in New Zealand, and indeed the fifth
largest in the world. And interestingly, Dunedin's Baldwin Street
holds the unusual distinction of being the world's steepest street.
Yet beyond these curiosities, the greater Dunedin area offers
the visitor a number of attractions which include....
The Botanic Gardens
The Botanic Garden is famous for the Rhododendron Dell, its exotic
beauty celebrated every year in the third week of October with
the Rhododendron Festival.
Otago Peninsula
Dunedin is home of Otago Peninsula, offering some of the world's
rarest and most breathtaking wildlife. Tairoa Head at the head
of the Peninsula is the only mainland breeding ground in the world
for the Royal Albatross.
The Otago Museum and Discovery World is renowned
for its Maori and Pacific Island collections and its natural
history displays.
The Otago Settlers Museum features the social
history of Otago, seeking to tell the stories of the people
who have made Dunedin and Otago their home. Matanaka was Otago's
first farm, while today it offers a step back in time to the
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Penny's Staff
Our staff is ready to assist you during your stay in Dunedin.
Dunedin Railway Station
Opened in 1906 to
cater for the travelling public of, what was at the time, New
Zealand's commercial centre. Its sheer size, grandiose style
and rich embellishments, not surprisingly, earned architect
Mr George A Troup, the nickname of 'Gingerbread George'. The
station, within walking distance of Penny's runs daily trips
from the station to Otago's famed Taieri River Gorge and back.
The Dunedin Public Art
Gallery is acknowledged for its collections of
16th to 19th century British and European water colours
and oils, while its ongoing programme of international
and national exhibitions is worthy of further investigation.
Restaurants and Cafes
No matter what your interest, Dunedin offers the more than
140 cafes, restaurants and bars scattered throughout its environs.
It is easy to find your niche in such places as these establishments
cater to a wide range of tastes. And while visting, make Penny's
Backpackers your comfortable and conveient launchpad.
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