Dunedin, New Zealand Luxury Hotels and Destination
Dunedin, NZ
Luxury hotel guests who want to see one of the most beautiful cities in one of the most beautiful countries should plan a luxury hotel vacation to Dunedin, New Zealand. There is much to discover on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation: Dunedin is a college town that is dedicated to the arts, an outdoors paradise, and historically important. All of this means that Dunedin luxury hotel guests can be busy from dawn to dusk discovering all that Dunedin has to offer. Whether you would like to spend your luxury hotel vacation lying on the beach with the cool Pacific Ocean waters lapping at your toes, or spend time in vibrant, lively shopping districts, there is no such thing as boredom on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation.
Dunedin Outdoors
Dunedin is the main hub of the Otago Region in New Zealand. But while Dunedin is in many ways a busy city, there is also a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation. New Zealand is a paradise that is meant to be explored, and luxury hotel guests should not miss the opportunity to see this beautiful place. Golfing is a popular hobby among luxury hotel guests, and there are several world-class golf facilities around Dunedin. The Otago Central Rail Trail is a great outdoors site to visit while on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation: a former railway line, walkers, mountain bikers and horseback riders find it to be an ideal way to take in the stark beauty of the South Island.
Visiting the beaches is another great idea on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation: the beaches are relatively uncrowded and provided a wonderful and relaxing escape for Dunedin luxury hotel guests. St. Clair Beach is the most popular beach in town, and has soft and powdery sand to enjoy. Other beaches to visit on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation are Tomahawk Beach and Smails Beach, both of which have a intense waves and are great places to watch surfing or take a lesson. Boulder Beach is a beach worth visiting by Dunedin luxury hotel guests because of the Moeraki Stones: these stones are broad and wide, and appear perfectly placed, like stepping stones.
Dunedin Arts and Culture
Even luxury hotel guests with the most sophisticated of palates will enjoy the arts and culture in Dunedin. The Dunedin Public Art Gallery is the home of the main public art collection in the city and was the first public art gallery in New Zealand. This gallery is known world-wide for its strong offerings by international artists, New Zealand artists, and its broad range of eras. What luxury hotel guests might find most impressive is the over 1300 British watercolors, including paintings by William Turner. A new addition to the Dunedin Public Art Gallery that luxury hotel guests will enjoy as well is a decorative arts wing, modeled after the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Close by the DPAG is the Dunedin Public Library, which is home to the small but wonderful Reed Gallery, which showcases rare and little-seen books. For luxury hotel guests who are interested in the performing arts, Dunedin has several options: the Regent Theater is a historic, beautifully restored theater that now plays host to Broadway-style musicals, while the Globe Theater produces both classical and modern plays. If your luxury hotel vacation falls during the right time, then catching a performance of the Dunedin Opera, the oldest opera company in New Zealand, is a great idea.
Dunedin Heritage
Dunedin has a rich and interesting history that luxury hotel guests will enjoy exploring. With museums, historic homes and churches all on the menu, history comes alive on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation. The Otago Museum should one of the first stops on a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation: this museum has over two million artifacts that range from the history of Otago Region, to a showcase of the Pacific Islands, to a broad assortment of Moa remains. The Otago Settlers Museum is similar: the history displayed in this lovely museum is regional in nature and includes the original Scottish settlement of the area along with many other periods of interest. The OSM also has the distinction of being the oldest and most extensive history museum in New Zealand, a nice bonus for luxury hotel guests. Behind the Otago Settlers Museum is another site of interest for luxury hotel guests: a traditional Chinese garden. This is one of the few Chinese gardens outside of China, and was designed by Shanghai landscape architects. Also real close to the Otago Settlers Museum is the Dunedin Railway Station, an architectural marvel that will have luxury hotel guests rapidly pulling their cameras out. This beautiful building is what earned its architect, George Troup, the nickname Gingerbread George, from the opulent and ornate style. First Church is in the heart of Dunedin and is another great way to learn the history and heritage of Dunedin on a luxury hotel vacation: its Gothic-style architecture is reminiscent of European churches. Knox Church is another wonderful historic site to visit. It too is Gothic-styled and has beautiful services, including a popular Christmas Eve service. Among many other historic sites, Larnach Castle will interest luxury hotel guests. Larnach Castle is the only castle in New Zealand and its rooms and gardens draw tourists in daily.
Dunedin Shopping and Dining
No Dunedin luxury hotel vacation should ever conclude without a good amount of time spend enjoying the retail scene. As for dining, Dunedin offers luxury hotel guests a good mix of old-fashioned pubs and upscale restaurants. Luxury hotel guests who are interested in shopping should descend upon George and Prince Streets in the heart of Dunedin. Fashion boutiques that range from well-known designers to off-beat and funky dot the streets, and guarantee luxury hotel guests that once-in-a-lifetime item. These streets are an ideal way for luxury hotel guests to become familiar with up and coming New Zealand designers like Annah Stretton, whose eclectic styles speak to their beautiful cultural heritage. For dining out in authentic Dunedin style on your luxury hotel vacation, then head over the Octagon, the city center of Dunedin, and its version of a central plaza. Throughout this area are lots of unique and locally-owned restaurants and cafes that will demonstrate the delicious side of Dunedin.
Dunedin Festivals
Any time of the year is a perfect time for a Dunedin luxury hotel vacation: the luxury hotels are always accommodating and elegant no matter what time of year you choose to arrive. However, the wealth of festivals and events that taken place within Dunedin make choosing the dates of your Dunedin luxury hotel vacation a little more fun. The Dunedin Summer Festival is one of the largest festivals in the area, and celebrates the region and the history of the area. Luxury hotel guests will never feel like an outsider at this event, and will be encouraged to partake in the activities. For a more stylish experience on your Dunedin luxury hotel vacation, the Dunedin Fashion Show, in March, is gaining renown internationally as Dunedin fashion designers show their wares. July brings the International Film Festival to Dunedin, with two weeks of films and screenings. Another festival that luxury hotel guests might want to attend is the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, which takes place in June, when lanterns and fireworks light up the night. These are just a few of the many Dunedin festivals; whenever you plan your luxury hotel vacation, you can count on there being a festival happening, and that that festival will be just like Dunedin itself: fun, a little irreverent, and always classy.
Dunedin is one of the premier New Zealand luxury hotel destinations. Indulge in the legendary New Zealand natural beauty while exploring a modern city that still celebrates its past. Luxury hotel guests will find that Dunedin will stay in their hearts forever.
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