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Curiosities and Coffee in Central Dunedin

Start your day with biological oddities and a quiet coffee before the city crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

    Head straight to The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery. Arriving at 10:00 means you are there exactly when it opens on a Saturday or Sunday, ensuring the quietest visit. Browse the three rooms of biological curiosities, skulls, and ethnological art in this private villa gallery.

  2. 10:30

    The Fix

    Walk six minutes to The Fix for a quality mochaccino. This café is a favorite among medical students and doctors, offering a calm spot to rest your feet and enjoy the coffee.

  3. 10:45

    University Book Shop

    Cross the road to the University Book Shop. Spend the remaining time browsing the extensive collection of Māori, Pacific, and New Zealand titles, or pick up a souvenir book to take home.

Local tip

The Museum of Natural Mystery is open Friday from 12:00, but Saturday and Sunday from 10:00. Plan your arrival accordingly. The Fix closes at 14:00 on weekdays, so morning is the best time to visit.

Check before you go

  • The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery: Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-17:00
  • The Fix: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00

Worth knowing

  • The Fix is open at 10:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dunedin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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