Dunedin: A secret side of the city you've never seen before
From a butterfly forest to $20 island getaway, we go on the hunt for the region's best secret spots.
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From a butterfly forest to $20 island getaway, we go on the hunt for the region's best secret spots.
From a butterfly forest to $20 island getaway, we go on the hunt for the region's best secret spots.
BROOK SABIN Twenty dollars doesn't buy you much these days — but it can land you a night hidden private island in Dunedin. Twenty dollars doesn't buy you much these days. Perhaps smashed avocado, if the café isn’t too pricey. You can't even window-shop in central Auckland for $20 – you need to pull out a small mortgage just to cover the exorbitant parking expenses. So, $20 for a night on a private island seems like a steal. And it is. Tucked away in the Otago Harbour is a little slice of windswept paradise, with a fascinating history. Welcome to Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua.