Snapshot
- Dunedin is a small harbour city, with a population of approximately 115,000
- One aspect that makes Dunedin unique is its Scottish heritage. Dunedin is the old Gaelic name for Edinburgh
- Dunedin has the reputation as the country's premier centre of learning and is home to Otago University. An overall tertiary student population of 25,000 gives the city a special character
- The city is renowned for its proximity to incredible wildlife. The Otago Peninsula, a short drive (40 minutes) from the city centre, is home to a colony of the world's rarest penguins, the only mainland breeding colony of the Royal Albatross, and rare New Zealand sea lions
Key Centres
- Dunedin, the main centre and only city in the Otago region
- Oamaru, well known for its white stone architecture
Climate
Mean daily temperatures - degrees Centigrade/Fahrenheit
Dunedin:
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LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
Summer
(Dec-Feb) |
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Autumn
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Winter
(Jun-Aug) |
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Spring
(Sep-Nov) |
| 18/64 |
11/52 |
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15/59 |
8/46 |
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10/50 |
4/39 |
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15/59 |
7/45 |
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