I read in a few travel guides that the town of Dunedin is the one of the highlights of the South Island of New Zealand. I think that is way off – the highlights are by far the phenomenal natural wows such as Taking a boat trip through Milford Sound or Climbing the Frans Josef Glacier.
I would also suggest that Dunedin is eclipsed the nearby Otago Peninsular with its beautiful coastline and wildlife of sea lions, penguins, southern fur seals and albatross to get up close with.
Don’t get me wrong, Dunedin is a nice town with its student vibe, street art and the unusual crown as having the world’s steepest street, so definitely worth the stop over when traveling around the South Island on a 10 days campervanning around the South Island of New Zealand. Just make sure you prioritise the Otago Peninsular.