Dunedin Car Hire

Dunedin, the university city situated on the south-east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, is the country’s oldest city. Surrounded by the magnificent Otago Pensinula, Dunedin has a rich Scottish heritage, and still maintains a legacy of Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Dunedin is also home to some of the world’s most rare and intriguing wildlife. With your Dunedin Car Hire , you can explore all that Dunedin has to offer, at your own pace.


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Drive a Car Hire in Dunedin

Born from the wealth of the gold rush era of the mid 1800’s, Dunedin is home to some of the world’s best preserved architecture. Take your Dunedin Car Hire to see Dunedin Railway Station, St Paul’s Cathedral and Lanarch Castle (New Zealand's only Castle) for just a taste of some of the beautifully maintained buildings of Dunedin. Head over to Speights Brewery, take a tour and sample some of the South Island’s favourite beer or drop by Cadbury World for a tour and a sample of divine chocolate. Take a trip in your Dunedin Car Hire up the steepest street in the world, Baldwin Street, and enjoy the view from the top!

Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula are home to some incredible creatures. The Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head is the only mainland breeding colony or royal albatross in the world. Take your Dunedin Car Hire along the Otago Peninsula to witness the rare yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) in their natural habitat. There are also sea lions, fur seals and incredible marine life. You’ll find plenty of treasures further afield as well, drive your Dunedin Car Hire south toward Balcutha or north to Oamaru to see incredible countryside, fascinating history and meet the friendly locals along the way. There is truly something for everyone in Dunedin, and its yours for discovering with your Dunedin Car Hire with DriveAway Holidays.