The second-largest city in the South Island, Dunedin, is getting more recognition for its natural beauty, coffee and culture.
A mishmash of landscapes, this urban-meets-nature city is home to lush hinterland, rolling green mountains and spectacular beaches.
It is also a middle-sized student city, with job opportunities, study options and affordable house prices and rents. The country’s second university was established in Dunedin in 1869 and the city now has the highest population of students. Out of 126,255 people living in Dunedin, there are more than 25,000 students.
As a place to live Dunedin ranks highly for 85 per cent of its residents. The city topped resident rankings as a great place to live, achieving higher satisfaction than eight other urban centres in New Zealand in a survey last year. It has the only castle in NZ and the country’s steepest street.
Dunedin is also the commercial hub of Otago, and its hinterland excels in agriculture, engineering, hi-tech manufacturing, information communication technology, biotechnology, fashion, forestry, tourism, the meat sector and more. Projects planned for the city look to a future of steady, sustainable
