Dunedin

Dunedin is situated in the region of Otago on the South Island in New Zealand. It was founded by Scottish Presbyterians in 1848 and is the country's oldest city. Gold was discovered here in the...

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Dunedin is situated in the region of Otago on the South Island in New Zealand. It was founded by Scottish Presbyterians in 1848 and is the country's oldest city. Gold was discovered here in the 1860s. The city has a university and despite its limited size it has a large selection of culture, pubs and restaurants. The area is known for its spectacular scenery and provided the background for The Lord of the Ring movies.