Dunedin, New Zealand, is a port city perched at the head of Otago Harbour on South Island. Known for its spectacular Scottish and Maori heritage, beautiful ancient architecture is aplenty here, adding to the vibrant cultural aspect of the city. Nature is also wondrous here, with many sea creatures calling the vicinities of the city home. Many tourists flock here to soak up the kiwi sunshine and explore Dunedin by rental car.
Dunedin is famed for being one of the best preserved Edwardian and Victorian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Overflowing with gothic style attractions and old world charm, the city centre has heritage buildings at almost every corner. Significant gems are the Municipal Chambers, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Dunedin Courthouse and the Dunedin Railway Station. All these treasures are located within Dunedin city centre, so they are very accessible by rental car. These pockets of heritage can be found all over the city, mushrooming up in the most unexpected locations in Dunedin, thus travelling by rental car would be the perfect option for visitors to explore the city. Standout attractions include Olveston Historic Home, located on an inner city hill. Famed as a time capsule of early 1900s Dunedin, this 35-room Edwardian house is teeming with treasures and artifacts from the past, giving visitors insight into the lives of wealthy merchant families and their entourage of staff. Visitors are recommended to hire a car when in Dunedin for more efficient travels to these beautiful locations.
Dunedin is also a buzzing hub for ecotourism. A short distance away from Dunedin Airport by rental car, Otago Peninsula has ideal coastal vegetation for the endangered yellow-eyed penguin, Hoiho, to nest. Dunedin is one of the few places in New Zealand where tourists can observe these rare birds in the wild, pottering about their business among the sand dunes. Tourists can get to the untouched peninsula by car hire from Dunedin city to view these natural wonders. Wildlife tours are recommended as not only will they ensure that tourists do not accidentally disturb wildlife; they may also see a wider variety of animals, from sea lions to seals.
Cycling is also a very popular activity in Dunedin, New Zealand. The city is blessed with ample terrain and many trails for both on and off-road cycling, which is a hit with both locals and tourists. Tourists can choose to cycle the trails alongside the West Harbour and the Otago Peninsula to capture the stunning sea views, or to mountain bike up Signal Hill or Swampy Summit Circuit. A world class cycling paradise, most of these trail start points can be accessed by driving in your rental car from Dunedin city centre.
Dunedin, New Zealand, is a paradise and wonderland of nature, with its somewhat secluded and untouched nooks and crannies that allow wildlife to flourish abundantly. Visitors should hire a car from Hertz Car Rental and take on this epic journey to explore this amazing city, because trust us, you won’t regret it!
