Dunedin Entertainment

Dunedin doesnt lack in entertainment and leisure activities, as there are a variety of theatres, performances of different kinds and even fine dinning to be enjoyed here. Additionally, being a university town, there are many hangouts, dance venues and alternative clubs and pubs scattered around the city.

Eating out

There are several ethnic restaurants in Dunedin that compete, with Chinese take-aways, fast food outlets and even market stalls.

Princess Street, St Andrew Street and Lower Stuart Street have several restaurants serving a variety of food including Turkish, Indian, vegetarian and other types of cuisine.

Cafs have been the in-thing for many years in Dunedin, and as a result they are everywhere. Cafs are comfortable, have a lovely ambience and are reasonably priced. Many cafs serve more than cappuccino and have a good variety of beverages and food items on the menu. Moray Place, Little Stuart Street and High Street are all home to some quaint cafs.

Local cuisine

New Zealand has little regional cuisine, as it has adapted to the basic western cuisine of meat and potatoes. However, the early settlers did introduce some dishes that have been retained up until now. These include mao and kumara (sweet potato).

Fresh seafood is one of the staples of New Zealanders, with prawns and crayfish being the favourites. Fish and chips are another favourite dish with the locals. Desserts are generally a must-have for the majority of New Zealanders, and the favoured dessert is Pavlova.

Theatre and music

There is always something happening in terms of music and theatre in Dunedin. It's the host of many musical events each year including the Dunedin Fringe Festival, Otago Festival of Arts and many more. Students of the performing arts at Otago University put on several rich and vibrant shows each year and the city is also host to several international musicals and dramas. Jazz, ballet, tap dancing and contemporary dance shows are held at the universitys auditoriums as well as at theatres scattered around the city.

Shopping

Just like everything else in New Zealand, shopping is relaxed and enjoyable. There are a variety of shops here including national and chain stores, large shopping malls and specialty shops. The main shopping area in the city is at George Street, but the suburbs all have their own shopping centres. These include the areas of Mornington, the Gardens, South Dunedin and Mosgiel. Arts and crafts, antiques, handmade home ware, art and many other items can be purchased.