Iconic “chocolate-and-cream” station, mosaic floors, clock tower, and gardens. Perfect photo stop and gateway to Dunedin’s golden-age architecture.

Gothic Revival court beside the terracotta Old Gaol, carved stone, arched gates, and a dramatic courtroom presence.

Modern glass wing meets Edwardian halls, free exhibits on settlers, transport, and local stories. Great for families.

Tall Carrara-marble war memorial set in peaceful gardens a quiet, moving place to reflect and spot Victoria Cross plaques.

Gothic sandstone spire honoring William Cargill; intricate carvings and a small plaza ideal for a breather.

Twin spires of bluestone and limestone, Munich stained glass and a soaring Gothic interior, stunning from any angle.

Dunedin’s civic heart: Burns statue, Writers’ Walk plaques, St Paul’s spires and the Town Hall clock tower — lively and central.

Home to the Regent Theatre — grand façade, art-deco touches and a dash of local history (and local ghost stories).

Robert Lawson’s Gothic masterpiece — landscaped forecourt, soaring spire and a peaceful, storybook presence.

Grey Oamaru stone, tall spire and superb acoustics — a Gothic gem often used for concerts and quiet reflection.

Edwardian 35-room mansion with original interiors and stunning gardens — peek at a preserved life of early 1900s elegance.

Two-tone museum by the lawn: natural history, moa skeletons, planetarium, and the hands-on Tūhura Science Centre. New Zealand citizen admission is free, but for international visitors there is an admission fee of $11.61.

Slender Peace Pole near the museum, inscribed “May Peace Prevail on Earth” — a calm, global-minded landmark.

Gothic Revival campus with clock tower, cloistered lawns and the Water of Leith — one of the world’s most beautiful campuses.

Red-brick Gothic charm with patterned brickwork and serene garden — a Victorian-era slice of peace.

NZ’s oldest botanic garden: glasshouse, rhododendron dell, Japanese garden and peaceful walking paths.

Cute white Gothic church tucked into the hillside with neat gardens and a cozy, timeless feel.

World-famous steep residential street — try the climb for a view of Otago Harbour and an amusing calf workout.