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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Chinese Garden

Catch the last light filtering through the traditional architecture before the city lights come on.

Best time: 20:42About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:27

    Albar

    Grab a craft beer at Albar. It is a relaxed beer bar on Lower Stuart Street, a short walk from the garden, perfect for settling in before the walk.

  2. 19:42

    Dunedin Chinese Garden

    Walk to the Dunedin Chinese Garden. It is a two-minute walk from the Railway Station and five minutes from the Octagon. Enter the grounds and find a quiet corner to watch the golden light shift across the late Ming Dynasty structures.

  3. 21:12

    Etrusco at the Savoy

    Finish the evening with a meal at Etrusco at the Savoy. It is a six-minute walk from the garden and serves great Italian meals. The atmosphere is warm and familiar, a perfect end to the night.

Local tip

The garden is open daily until 5PM, but you are visiting for the exterior light and atmosphere. Check the route for your walk back to the city center after dinner.

Check before you go

  • Etrusco at the Savoy is open from 17:30.
  • Albar is open from 11:00.

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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