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Otago - quick facts

New Zealand Immigration Service - Te Ratonga Manene. Otago
Otago region

Otago - quick facts

The Octagon
  • Population: 121,000 people, including a tertiary student population of 25,000.
  • Climate: Average summer daylight temperature 19°C (66.2°F) Average winter daylight temperature 10°C (49.8°F).
  • Major city: Dunedin is the largest city in the region – and the gateway to Otago.
  • Ethnic composition: Multicultural, predominantly European, Maori, Asian and Pacific Island ethnicities.
  • Major industries: Agriculture, biotechnology, commercial fishing, education, engineering/manufacturing, fashion, film, forest products, tourism.
  • Are you ready for Dunedin life?

    You’ve enjoyed the big city life, your career is taking off, but something’s missing. For many people it’s time – time to be with your family or just time for yourself. Now it's time to live your life the way you want to. Experience all the advantages of a big metropolis with a more relaxed pace of life, here in Dunedin.

     

    As the largest city in the province of Otago, Dunedin is an area of spectacular beauty and opportunity. Our friendly, compact University City of 121,000 is the financial and commercial hub of the region, where a thriving economy and a range of employment opportunities make your move here achievable.

     

    Our rich heritage of beautiful Edwardian and Victorian architecture is the perfect complement to the vibrant restaurant and café scene, art galleries, museums, professional theatre and symphony.

     

    A wonderfully clean, green natural environment adds to the joy of living here, where streets, gardens and parks are safe. Our passion for sports can be seen in the world-standard facilities for leisure and elite sports training.

     

    And just minutes from the City centre, are miles of sandy white beaches, walking tracks, golf courses and fishing offering an unequalled diversity of experiences. 

     

    Dunedin is also the gateway to Otago’s winter skiing, lakeside holidays, and vineyards only a few hours drive away.