A very quiet little square in the city centre. Even during the day, there aren’t many cars passing by, which makes it a peaceful spot. At the end of the square, you can take great photos of the city street and a distant view of the train station. It’s a nice photo spot and a good place to take a short break.
The heart of Dunedin this civic square is in fact as its name suggests an octagon with many important civic buildings and a cathedral clustered around. Don't miss the statue of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet and whose prominence in this most important municipal space is an indicator of the importance of Dunedin's Scots heritage.
Pick up drop off cruise ships centre point of Dunedin easy access all directions
Our coach arrived in Dunedin and stopped in The Octagon for our lunch break. It had to have been 55 years or so since I had last been in Dunedin, but I recognized 4-5 places I have seen before. I would not have remembered them at all without seeing them, but seeing them brought back distant memories of the octagon itself, the church, the clock tower, the train station, and a few monuments. All sorts of bars and bistros can be access from here and there is a prominent statue of Robbie Burns. This is definitely the heart of the city .
Scottish Flair in New Zealand. The Octagon in Dunedin is a perfect place to get some food or drinks, have a chat, visit a museum or cinema. It's the truly the heart of the city. Don't forget to visit the Robert Burns statue and the beautiful railway station.
