Princes Street, Dunedin
Princes Street is one of Dunedin鈥檚 most historic and architecturally striking thoroughfares, tracing the path of the city鈥檚 early commercial and social development. Stretching from The Octagon down toward the southern end of the city, the street once formed the bustling heart of Dunedin during the Otago gold rush of the 1860s. Today, it offers a blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy, with grand Victorian and Edwardian buildings standing alongside contemporary shops and cafes.
Many of the city鈥檚 heritage-listed buildings are found along Princes Street, including former banks, hotels, and office blocks adorned with intricate stonework and classical detailing. Notable landmarks such as the former Stock Exchange Building and the historic Bank of New Zealand building serve as reminders of Dunedin鈥檚 one-time status as New Zealand鈥檚 wealthiest city. The southern portion of the street, known as the Exchange, features a dense concentration of heritage architecture and is often a point of interest for walking tours and history buffs.
Beyond its architectural appeal, Princes Street is also a dynamic commercial zone. Independent boutiques, bookstores, vintage shops, and eateries line the street, offering a more relaxed and eclectic alternative to modern shopping centres. Caf茅s and restaurants, some housed in beautifully restored historic spaces, contribute to the lively street atmosphere and make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
Many of the city鈥檚 heritage-listed buildings are found along Princes Street, including former banks, hotels, and office blocks adorned with intricate stonework and classical detailing. Notable landmarks such as the former Stock Exchange Building and the historic Bank of New Zealand building serve as reminders of Dunedin鈥檚 one-time status as New Zealand鈥檚 wealthiest city. The southern portion of the street, known as the Exchange, features a dense concentration of heritage architecture and is often a point of interest for walking tours and history buffs.
Beyond its architectural appeal, Princes Street is also a dynamic commercial zone. Independent boutiques, bookstores, vintage shops, and eateries line the street, offering a more relaxed and eclectic alternative to modern shopping centres. Caf茅s and restaurants, some housed in beautifully restored historic spaces, contribute to the lively street atmosphere and make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
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Sight Name: Princes Street
Sight Location: Dunedin, New Zealand (See walking tours in Dunedin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Dunedin, New Zealand (See walking tours in Dunedin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Dunedin, New Zealand
Create Your Own Walk in Dunedin
Creating your own self-guided walk in Dunedin is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Dunedin Introduction Walking Tour
Mark Twain had a way of dressing compliments in sarcasm, and when he visited Dunedin in 1895, he couldn鈥檛 resist. Looking around at the Scottish settlement on New Zealand鈥檚 southern coast, he quipped: 鈥淭he people are Scotch. They stopped here on their way from home to heaven-thinking they had arrived.鈥�
The city of Dunedin carries a name that reflects its Scottish roots. The word comes... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
The city of Dunedin carries a name that reflects its Scottish roots. The word comes... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
University of Otago Historical Buildings Walk
The University of Otago, founded in 1869, is New Zealand鈥檚 oldest university, and its early buildings remain some of the most distinctive in the country. The story of these structures is tied to Dunedin鈥檚 wider history. When gold was discovered in Otago in the 1860s, the city boomed into a wealthy provincial capital, eager to match the institutions of Europe. Education became a central part of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles