Dunedin heritage walks
More than 100 years ago, Dunedin was New Zealand's largest and wealthiest city, following the discovery of gold in Otago, and large investments in industry, shipping and commerce.
Many of the fine buildings that were built in the 1870s and 1880s still remain, and are our legacy of those adventurous days. Dunedin people are quietly proud of their city, enjoying the life it offers today, and the breath of the past around us. These two Heritage Walks offer the opportunity to see much of our Victorian past, as well as changing skylines and unexpected views.
Each walk is a little over two kilometres in length, and will take about an hour to complete. They are also part of the nation-wide 'Kiwi Walk' network. Bronze plaques in the footpath mark the routes, which are identified as 'Heritage Walk 1' and 'Heritage Walk 2'. The arrows on each plaque are orientated to show the direction of travel. In addition, there are oval plaques on many of the heritage buildings you pass on the way, with some detail of the buildings' origins.
The map in the brochure shows the route of the Heritage Walks, with a numbered key to the location of each building with a heritage plaque.
Last reviewed: 02 Jul 2009 4:04pm
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