New walking guide uncovers Dunedin’s extraordinary architectural treasures

By ODT - The Mix | Posted: Monday Aug 24, 2026

The discovery of gold in 1861 transformed Dunedin from a small colonial outpost to a boom town. The sudden wealth reshaped the city’s built form: timber churches were replaced by stone cathedrals, banks were designed as temples and warehouses were styled as palazzos.

In Ōtepoti Dunedin Architecture: A Walking Guide, writer John Walsh and photographer Patrick Reynolds invite readers to explore the city’s remarkable built heritage through seven self-guided walking routes.

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