Dunedin, the gorgeous city of New Zealand brims with majestic architectural wonders that remain compelling stops for leisure vacationers spending on air tickets for holidays in the city. Have a glimpse into the most charming ones.
Dunedin is the oldest city of New Zealand that stretches along a long, beautiful harbour anchored by the spectacular Otago Peninsula. The city is dotted with numerous exquisite examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture, which complement the compact cityscape of Dunedin. The metropolis even boasts a vibrant culture and modern lifestyle, which together make for a wonderful holiday experience. Here are some of the most celebrated architectural wonders of the city, which certainly rule the travel itineraries of history buffs disembarking from their flights here.
Olveston House
Designed by well acclaimed British architects in the early 1990s, Olveston House is the former residence of a celebrated merchant. The property is furnished with some marvellous pieces of fine art, furniture and artefacts collected from different parts of the globe. Olveston features 35 beautiful rooms, which showcase an accurate display of the ancient New Zealand lifestyle and thus remains a hit with culture vultures netting air tickets for New Zealand. The house is open 364 days of the year and offers six 1-hour tours for the general public every day.
Larnach Castle
Larnach Castle always remains a crowd puller for holidaymakers visiting Dunedin. This castle offers an impressive insight into the region’s rich Victorian Culture, master craftsmanship and superb antiques. The property is built above the popular harbour and even boasts a spellbinding 14 hectare garden, which is now recognised as the ‘Garden of International Significance’. Guests can relish a fantastic dining experience offered in the castle’s dining room, which still preserves historic settings. The Larnach Castle Ballroom Café and the popular gift shop are the two other popular attractions of the castle for visitors.
Municipal Chambers
Constructed in 1880, Municipal Chambers are one of the most prominent landmarks that enchant one and all booking flights for Dunedin. This marvellous piece of architecture has been designed by R. A. Lawson, who was a well celebrated personality during the 19th Century. These popular chambers are home to ‘Norma’ – an original symphonic pipe organ, which is still in operation. Further, the building houses the renowned Dunedin Town Hall, which reopened recently after a major refurbishment and is decorated with exceptional paintings of past Mayors and public dignitaries.
Dunedin Railway Station
Often considered as the most photographed building in New Zealand and an incredible creation of Edwardian architecture, the Dunedin Railway Station is the star attraction of Dunedin holidays. This ancient station boasts the full glory of its yesteryears and is a major potent tourist magnet. The elaborate Flemish Renaissance-style architecture of the property features white Oamaru limestone superimposed on black basalt rock. The domed location of the station at SW corner of the building and the stunning stained glass windows depicting the shunting locomotives are however the most notable attractions of Dunedin Railway Station.
