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Dunedin is situated on the south eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, located on State Highway 1 approximately 400kms south of Christchurch, 350kms east of Queenstown and 250kms north of Invercargill. It is home to a population of around 120,000 and is the main centre of Otago, region renowned for its natural beauty and spectacular scenery. Dunedin's dramatic hills surround a long, natural harbour, which attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago. More recently the area was settled by whalers, gold miners and more so migrants from China and Scotland, hence the strong Scottish influence.

There are many pubs, bars and restaurants in Dunedin as also you will find a range of local and international cuisine available in this very pleasant city.

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