It rained over and over again throughout the days we’re in Dunedin. It’s pretty cold and wet. Yen and I had no idea when would the rain stopped but we still desperately drove to the Dunedin Botanic Garden and wanted a visit. So, we walked under an umbrella.
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The entrance via Gt King St & Opoho St
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Winter Garden Glasshouse
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| Peter Pan statue in the garden |
The Dunedin Botanic Garden is as large as 28 hectares hosting many open spaces such as Azalea Garden, Rose Garden, Knot Garden, Banstand, Cherry Walk, Herbaceous Borders, Daffodil Lawn and Lovelock Bush. In addition, there’re thousands of floras from local and abroad planted in this public garden.
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| Banstand |
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| Knot Garden |
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| Type of floras at the Herbaceous Borders |
Located close to the University of Otago, Dunedin Botanic Garden can be reached at the northern part of Dunedin. It opens daily from dawn to dusk and the admission is free.
One interesting fact about Dunedin is the presence of steep streets around the city and the Baldwin Street is well-known as the steepest street in Dunedin as well as in the world.
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| Signages showing the Baldwin St as Worlds Steepest Street |
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| Diagram of Baldwin St |
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| Further explanation of Baldwin St |
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| Baldwin St is located at the residential suburb |
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| One of the houses built on the steepest st in Dunedin |
In the event you’re interest to come and have a look at the Baldwin Street, just head to the residential area of North East Valley.
We initially planned to take a journey to Olveston House after the visit to Baldwin Street, but it’s cloudy after the rain and we’re worried it’ll be raining again. As a result, we cancelled the trip and just stayed in the city. We went to the Octagon, Dunedin Public Art Gallery and First Church of Otago before we ended our trip in Dunedin.
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| Dunedin city centre |
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| Buildings at the Octagon |
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| Dunedin Public Art Gallery |
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| First Church of Otago |
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Add: 30
the Octagon, Dunedin.
Tel:
(03) 474 3240
Opening
hours: 10 – 5pm, Mon – Sun (Closed on Christmas)
Admission
is free.
First Church of Otago
Add: 415
Moray Place, Dunedin.
Tel:
(03) 477 7118
Opening
hours: 9 – 5pm, Mon – Sun
Admission
is free.
