Ōtepoti (or Dunedin) - the principal city of the Otago region.
population: 134,100
The region was home to Māori since 1250–1300. There are numerous archaic (moa-hunter) sites in what is now Dunedin, several of them large and permanently occupied, particularly in the 14th century. The population contracted but expanded again with the evolution of the Classic Māori culture which saw the building of several pā, fortified settlements, notably Pukekura at (Taiaroa Head), about 1650.
The name Dunedin comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Between 1855-1900 a large number of Scots settled in the region, a small number of whom became rich during a goldrush around that time. The city remains home to a large number of Scottish immigrants. Between 1881 and 1957, Dunedin was home to cable trams, being both one of the first and last such systems in the world. This makes sense since Dunedin's got the steepest road in the world.
long beach
The area's premiere climbing spot!
mapoutahi
Another wonderful climbing spot, less easy stuff, but I think the rock is nicer than long beach.
doctors point
Cool beach with some interesting rock formations and climbing.
silver peaks track
An overnight backpacking trail just outside of town!
botanic garden
The Dunedin Botanic Garden is the oldest botanical garden in New Zealand.
resistance climbing
Dunedin's bouldering gym. Bit small, but lovely.
let them eat vegan
Best food in town.
card merchant
The game store.
maggies
Very nice little cafe, often less busy than vanguard. Great for working.
rdc
The alleyway cafe.
vanguard coffee
One of the best roasters in the city.
coffee culture
In roslyn with a great view, cheap prices, and open late.
taco vida
Nice grungy taco spot.
home edition
An asian restraunt in town with loads of vegan options. The food isn't as amazing as some other places, but it's well priced and still quite tastey.
hell pizza
Best pizza chain in town. They deliver till 09:00 most nights so that's
sometimes an issue.
kapukataumahaka
The prominent mountaintop with a telecommunications station visible from the city and surrounding countryside.
saint claire
The local beach.
forsyth barr stadium
The local stadium. Watching the world cup here was pretty neat.
ross creek reservoir
The oldest water supply reservoir still in use in aotearoa.
pineapple track
A walk along Dunedin's skyline.
signal hill
Wonderful nearby mountain biking area.
albatross sanctuary
Located on the windswept end of the peninsula.
sandymount
Incredible hiking spot 30 minutes out of town on the Peninsula.
university of otago
Most of northeast valley revolves around the school.
otago polytechnic
A more chill school focused on actually learning useful skills.