Museum in Dunedin

“Great Hoi polo here. Enrich ya learned stuff.”

“Went as an international visitor and I think I paid $35 for the whole experience. They have so many exhibit including NZ/Dunedin early history, Maori, "Animal Attic" (mostly animal taxidermy), Maritime (ship models) and People of the World (random assortment of cultures - they even have a mummy). The Planetarium was alright but I went to the Night Sky one which was rather boring to be honest. The science/kids section was fun but a lot of the exhibit needs to be refreshed as they have seen a lot of use. The butterfly garden was very interesting as it is something you don't see often. They also have a cafe onsite but I did not try it. I spent around 3hrs trying to see everything but this place definitely need a few visits if you want to experience everything. My only complaint is that the gift shop does not have many Otago Museum branded things -only magnets and postcard - I was ready to buy more souvenirs, had they had more!”

“Perfect fit for following the Otago Rally over the weekend with the grandchild. So great to have the animals for him to feed and spend time each day after watching the Rally car's. We even got a farewell when departing.”

“This is a unique time capsule and an example of very clever late 19th/early 20th century innovations in domestic architecture/technology. Absolutely fascinating and guides were encyclopedic in their knowledge. Even the family history was attention grabbing. Everybody in our group was impressed with this place. 6 (or 7) out of 5 stars.”

“Great accommodation, very comfortable beds and very clean and comfortable. Staff is absolutely amazing and very welcoming. Highly recommend this accommodation, easy parking and right in the city”

“Very cool place to relax and watch the world go by.”

“Excellent coffee here this morning. The cinnamon bun was prefect. The seating is inside the settlers museum , toitū, or on the deck. Recommended.”

“The best coffee in my 2 weeks coffee experience in Dunedin! The barista girl was very friendly and she knows what she is doing. My coffee was perfectly strong, smooth and delicious. Lemon muffin was yum too!”

“Thought it was the Algerian embassy but got a different treat”

“What a delightful property and host couple. We had everything we needed and more, very homely and in a rural setting close to town and the airport by car. It was roomy and warm, with lots of thoughtful touches. We enjoyed talking to Jeanette and Tom. Make sure to visit the Royal Albatross Centre whilst you're there too,a great day out. Recommended.”

“Excellent amenities and friendly hosts!”

“Outside of the city, and so peaceful. Lovely breakfast, comfortable bed and will appointed room. Definitely recommend.”

“Absolutely amazing views. This place is amazing. The hosts are very welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed our stay. Will prefer this place to stay if visit Dunedin area again.”

“Really nice and peaceful location. Lots of space in the rooms. Really friendly host”

“Our daughter, Calantha, started at Kiddies Campus when she was just 5 months old, and now at 4 years old, we couldn’t be more grateful for the nurturing and educational environment that this wonderful school has provided her. From the very first day, the staff made us feel like part of the Kiddies Campus family. The teachers are not only skilled and professional, but they truly care about the development of each child. Calantha has blossomed in ways we couldn’t have imagined. The curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, and we’ve seen her grow in confidence, creativity, and communication. The environment is safe, loving, and fun, with a perfect balance of structure and play that fosters both academic and social development. We love the regular updates and communication we receive about Calantha’s progress, as well as the personal attention she gets. It’s clear that Kiddies Campus is committed to providing an enriching experience that supports the individual needs of each child. We are beyond thankful for all the positive experiences Calantha has had, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a wonderful place for her early education. We look forward to seeing her continue to grow with Kiddies Campus!”

Tokyo Garden Restaurant keeps things simple, bistro-style and focused on flavour. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Portions are generous yet well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Well presented clean great service. Owner was lovely and friendly. Only issue was parking”

“Old world charm. Magnificent views. Wonderful personal service and attention to detail. Fantastic!!”

“The owners are SO nice ! Very accommodating with last minute reservations and anything else we needed. Quick responses. It is about 10 min from town, but the remoteness is peaceful and there are trails in walking distance. If you want a quiet getaway this is it ! Very clean as well.”

“I don't get why the reviews here are so low, just because it's a clinic and you go there because of something that's making you feel bad doesn't mean that it's a poor institution. A public Healthcare service is fundamentally different than something like a pub or tattoo parlor. Firstly the staff are all nice enough, including reception which is a fairly boring/draining position. I'm a visible minority and an international student and genderqueer, if there was any discrimination I'd notice it, but nope nothing. Wait and reservation times during busy periods can go for weeks to maybe two months depending on the specialization of what you're requesting, but this is a pretty good speed if you compare with public Healthcare elsewhere in other countries etc. And for anything that can be done at walk-in, yeah the pace is great. In terms of the actual healthcare, everyone makes it a comfortable environment, which in of itself makes any treatment procedures discussion etc easier. Staff are also willing to accommodate and speed up processes avoid road bumps etc to make the service more efficient faster logical you get the idea. Glad to see people aren't bending over backward to follow healthcare beauracracy when it doesn't make sense. It's not like you have surgery or anything precise here, so there aren't really measures of procedure quality that can be used as points of detriment for here. I could not get one of my medications I got prescribed for back home, but it's simpmy not legally produced in New Zealand that's out of their hands. For mental health psychiatrist therapy etc it's more subjective what your experience is, but I didn't have any issues with my appointment. Can't speak for others obviously, but even if you felt you had or it just was a poor session, it is not reflective of all the collective services here. TLDR yall trippin, this is a good service. Would like to see people try out healthcare clinics in USA or Germany or heaven forbid a developing country.”