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Gold Rush Grandeur: A Self-Guided Dunedin Heritage Walk
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Dunedin
About
Dunedin’s well-preserved center reflects its unique history as New Zealand’s first city of wealth and influence.
On this self-guided walking tour of Dunedin’s heritage, you’ll discover how a brief but intense period of prosperity during the 1860s Otago Gold Rush transformed this Scottish settlement into a colonial powerhouse. You’ll also see the architectural legacy that endures to this day in its grand Victorian and Edwardian buildings.
The tour starts at the iconic Dunedin Railway Station, famously designed by the architect “Gingerbread George” Troup, in striking Flemish Renaissance style. You’ll make your way through the former commercial heart of the city to explore the Warehouse Prec...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Dunedin Railways
This tour starts at Dunedin Railway Station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Gold Rush Grandeur: A Self-Guided Dunedin Heritage Walk
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Dunedin
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About
Dunedin’s well-preserved center reflects its unique history as New Zealand’s first city of wealth and influence.
On this self-guided walking tour of Dunedin’s heritage, you’ll discover how a brief but intense period of prosperity during the 1860s Otago Gold Rush transformed this Scottish settlement into a colonial powerhouse. You’ll also see the architectural legacy that endures to this day in its grand Victorian and Edwardian buildings.
The tour starts at the iconic Dunedin Railway Station, famously designed by the architect “Gingerbread George” Troup, in striking Flemish Renaissance style. You’ll make your way through the former commercial heart of the city to explore the Warehouse Prec...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Dunedin Railways
This tour starts at Dunedin Railway Station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Itinerary
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Dunedin Railways
Starting at Dunedin Railway Station, you can view the station, New Zealands longest platform and book to go on one of Dunedin Railways Train Trips.
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Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
Awesome history of Dunedin and its Early Settlers, definitely worth a visit.
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Dunedin Chinese Garden
Peaceful gardens which were made and built in China then taken down and reassembled in Dunedin. Please note that the entry to the gardens in not included in this tour.
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Vogel St Kitchen
Great pizza place if you are hungry but entry and costs definitely not included in the tour.
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Fable Dunedin
Beautiful hotel has a lovely cafe but otherwise not open to the public.
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Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Awesome hotel in former chief post office, restaurant available to the public but otherwise building not open to the public.
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Grand Casino
Dunedin's Grand Casino, not included in the tour but worth a visit once you finish.
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Speight’s Brewery
Filling up your water bottle outside the brewery is free but entry and tours are not included in this tour.
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First Church of Otago
Beautiful First Church is sometimes open for you to visit and check out its interior.
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The Octagon
The Octagon is the heart of Dunedin. We walk around it as part of the tour, if you are lucky there may be a market or other entertainment happening.
