The Octagon
Dunedin, New Zealand
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What is the octagon Dunedin?
The Octagon is the city centre of Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is an eight-sided plaza with a circular one-way carriageway, bisected by the city's main street, and is also the central terminus of two other main thoroughfares.
What is the richest suburb of Dunedin?
St Clair and Forbury One of the city's wealthier suburbs, many fine houses are situated in the tree-clad slopes.
Who is the statue in the Octagon Dunedin?
Robert Burns Statue. A major landmark in Dunedin's Octagon, the Robert Burns statue, funded by public subscription, dates to 1887. The statue is embedded in the identity of Dunedin, 'Edina of the South'.
Where do cruise ships dock in Dunedin, NZ?
The majority of cruise ships berth at Port Chalmers – the small port-side town, 20 minutes from Dunedin's city centre, the Octagon. There are several transport options for the short trip into Dunedin.