This is what a movie experience should be forget "Gold Class" this is true class…read more Divine building, beautiful crafted that has you wondering where all the craftsmen have gone and thinking mass market minimalism actually sucks. I was here for the international film festival and enjoyed the wide and varied crowd. You can take your drink into the theatre and so I obliged with my glass of Pinot noir. Lots of comfortable chairs to choose from and sitting in the mezzanine gave an uninterrupted view of the film on the second largest screen in the Southern Hemisphere. This lovely old world theatre also houses the best of plays, ballet and shows. I could honestly live here!

A cultural look at the early people, the Kiwi and extinct Moa. A 14-meter ceremonial canoe is on…read moredisplay, as well as carvings by the South Pacific Islanders, the first people. The museum is very nice. There is an elevator to get you to the second floor. A lovely cafe and gift shop are present.

This is a major attraction and has one of the largest museum collections in New Zealand. Natural…read morescience specimens, aboriginal artifacts, taxidermy, and humanities artifacts from Otago, New Zealand filled the permanent galleries. Recently, the museum was gifted the name Tūhura, meaning "to discover, investigate and explore" by local rūnanga, changing the official name to Tūhura Otago Museum. The music was playing at the time was limited. we enjoyed seeing The artifacts, history and culture of the Maori in Tangshan Whenua. In the southern land, southern people we saw archaeological, historic & geographical info. In nature we saw rare bids, reptiles, sea creatures, mammals ... and their skeletons. Besides this large museum, there was an annex, planetarium, theater, cafe, gift shop & gardens. An interactive science centre within the museum includes a large, immersive tropical butterfly rainforest environment

We stopped in this small town of Dundee... the museum is attached to a store/cafe.... a early…read moresettler's museum near the queens garden... The employees are very helpful & friendly... I bought a few souvenir's for my grandchildren...and my friend enjoyed a cup of coffee...

Quality/Quantity - Nice break, but the museum was not my usual preference. We finished the entire…read moremuseum in less than an hour. There is also a very small cafe. Atmosphere - 14 themed galleries about the settlers of Dunedin. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Service - N/A, self service. Price - Free, please donate. Owner Comment - Thank you.

The history of the Dunedin Chinese Garden in itself is quite interesting !…read moreWith the support of the Dunedin City Council and the Shanghai Municipal Government , the Dunedin Chinese Garden was built in hommage for all the Chinese immigrants from China for their sacrifices and contributions to the City of Dunedin. The Dunedin Chinese Garden is only one of three traditional Yaunlin Style Chinese Garden outside of China. The other two being in Portland, USA, & Vancouver, Canada. The garden was designed and built in Shanghai . Then dismantled and shipped to Dunedin New Zealand. Once here the garden was reassembled with the supervision of the Shanghai Museum. The Dunedin Chinese Garden is a wonderful place to relax and to reflect on one's life. Appreciate the struggles our fore - fathers had to endure , coming to a foreign land. The City of Dunedin has a large Chinese community. Some being desendents of the original immigrants whom came to Dunedin during the Central Otago Gold Rush in the 1860's. The location is centrally located near the historic Dunedin Railroad Station. Even though there is a small entrance fee / visiting is highly recommended ! Thanks for reading ! Live/Love/Travel !

The place has been nicely made, bearing the usual Oriental look and integrating Chinese art and…read moreculture well into the city. It may not be as polished as most gardens, nor as big, but it houses a pond with lotuses growing, wooden partitions with carved features, a small pump driven waterfall, and several bridges over the pond. A nice and serene environment except for the New Year's programme as many flock in to participate in the festivities.

A beautiful home given to the city, as is, because the family had no heirs. The home is lovely and…read morewarm and used for entertaining. This wealthy businessman seems to have had a lovely family. There are stairs to the second floor, tho the first floor is large and there is lots to see. A video is available if you don't climb the stairs. We didn't get to see the servant quarters. The small garden was in full bloom, and the apple tree was covered with fruit. A car is on view in the garage. Interior photos are not allowed. Reservations are needed to tour. Groups are welcome, and a tea party is suggested.

The Olveston home is a feast for the eyes. It's location within the city makes it easy to get to,…read morethough difficult to find parking. The garden is manicured well, with a small glasshouse. From the moment you get in, you'd be pretty much astounded by the decor and items within, with everything being either original, or redone to look like the original, as some needed some love due to natural course of time. Definitely a must visit.