Win the ultimate Dunedin experience! It’s hard to imagine that one destination can have some of the best wildlife viewing in the world, an impressive array of heritage architecture and home to world class fashion designers all within a 30 km radius, but then Dunedin is extraordinary on many levels.
An unforgettable midwinter season is approaching as Dunedin gears up to celebrate Where the Wild Things Are. During the midwinter season the city and surrounding region will host a vast range of exceptional events, wild offers and competitions for the entire family, or your special somebody. Be part of something special, check out the event-full calendar or explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula’s remarkable natural beauty and world-renowned wildlife, overlaid with intriguing arts and cultural activities and a vibrant, growing culinary scene.
Welcoming winter with open arms, Dunedin plays host to some of the most remarkable and diverse events in New Zealand during the freshest months of the year.
Ed Sheeran heads down-under to Dunedin over Easter to play three nights at the Forsyth Barr Stadium and hot on his heels is the Wild Dunedin Festival, celebrating the region’s natural environment, from the high lands to the high seas.
In May, experience the future of fashion design at iD Dunedin’s Emerging Designer Shows, a renowned event featuring collections from 44 of the world’s top emerging fashion designers representing 17 countries.
Mid-winter, the now famous Jaffa Race takes place on the world’s steepest street, Baldwin Street. Be part of the action as thousands of these iconic kiwi sweets are rolled down the hill in a fierce bid to win. Then prepare to join a crowd of thousands at the enchanting annual Midwinter Carnival, and behold the kaleidoscopic beauty of the lantern parade creating the most magical night of winter.
Get up close and personal with the local wildlife by taking one of the specialty tours on offer. Described by David Attenborough as “The best example of eco-tourism in the world,” the Otago Peninsula is home to several rare and adorable species of penguins, along with fur seals, Royal Albatrosses and Hooker’s sea lions.
Discover some of the hidden gems of the city and our region; get an insider’s look at the historic Speights Brewery on an interactive tour, or immerse yourself in the hidden beauty of Dunedin’s Chinese Garden, why not take a tea ceremony? Take one of the world’s finest rail journeys with Dunedin Railways and visit the city’s hinterland through the Taieri Gorge. Also don’t miss visiting the majestic Larnach castle, New Zealand’s only castle and enjoy the daily High Tea.
Experience the wild and wonderful culinary scene set amongst the vibrancy of a central city that is awash with quirky street art. Known for its creativity and vibrant atmosphere, Dunedin offers a host of amazing experiences no matter when you visit.
In 25 words or less, besides seeing Ed Sheeran, what would you love to discover in Dunedin?
Please Note: QLD entrants only. Online Registration Period opens [14/02/2018] at [00:00AM] [AEST]. and closes [26/03/2018] at [09:00AM] [AEST]. Winners will be determined by a game of skill on [26/02/2018] at [09:30AM] [AEST] and will receive [Flights, 3 Nights, 2 x Tickets to Ed Sheeran]. Eligibility criteria terms and conditions apply, see Terms and Conditions for details.
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