Flagstaff

#438 among destinations in New Zealand

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Flagstaff, known in Māori as Te Whanaupaki, is a prominent hill overlooking the northwest of the city of Dunedin, in New Zealand's South Island. Together with Mount Cargill, which lies to its northeast, it dominates the skyline of the city. Flagstaff lies seven kilometres to the north of Dunedin's city centre. ()

Coordinates: 45°49'44"S, 170°27'54"E

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Flagstaff – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: George Street, Moana Pool, Dunedin Botanic Garden, Olveston.

3.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
George Street, Dunedin
84 min walk • George Street runs through the center of Dunedin, New Zealand, and is renowned as the city's primary shopping and retail district. Lined with a diverse array of shops, boutiques, and eateries, this bustling thoroughfare offers a mix of international brands and local...
3.2 miSE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Water park
Moana Pool, Dunedin
82 min walk • Moana Pool stands as a premier aquatic facility in the heart of Dunedin, New Zealand, offering residents and visitors alike a refreshing escape and a hub for swimming enthusiasts. As the largest swimming complex in the city, Moana Pool is not just a place for a...
3.4 miSE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin
86 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Dunedin, New Zealand, lies the Dunedin Botanic Garden, an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. Established in 1863, this historic park spans 30.4 hectares and holds the distinction of being the oldest botanical garden in New...
3.1 miSE
Museum, Reportedly haunted, Historical place
Olveston, Dunedin
80 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dunedin, New Zealand, Olveston is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the early 20th-century life of a wealthy merchant family. This authentic Edwardian mansion, now operating as a museum, was originally built for David Theomin...
3.3 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Robert Lawson, Church
Knox Church, Dunedin
85 min walk • Knox Church stands as a prominent landmark in the heart of Dunedin, New Zealand, reflecting the city's rich Scottish heritage and Presbyterian history. This stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture, with its distinctive spire reaching towards the sky, has been a...
3.1 miSE
Synagogue
Dunedin Synagogue, Dunedin
80 min walk • The Dunedin Synagogue is an historic synagogue in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is reputedly the world's southernmost permanent synagogue, although a further synagogue operated briefly in King Edward Street, South Dunedin from late 2017 until 2019.
3.3 miSE
Park
Arthur Street Cemetery, Dunedin
86 min walk • Arthur Street cemetery was the first cemetery built in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is situated on the City Rise, on the corner of Arthur Street and Rattray Street, on the slopes overlooking the city's centre, which lies 500 metres to the east.
3.3 miSE
Church
All Saints' Church, Dunedin
84 min walk • All Saints has been open since 1865, and is presently in the Dunedin North parish which includes the northern part of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand and is made up of the former parish of All Saints and the former parish of St. Martin's North East Valley. It is part of the Diocese of Dunedin.
3.3 miSE
Observatories and planetariums, Specialty museum, Museum
Beverly-Begg Observatory, Dunedin
84 min walk • The Beverly-Begg Observatory is a New Zealand astronomical observatory, situated on Robin Hood Park in the Belleknowes part of Dunedin's town belt. It was established in 1922 by the Dunedin Astronomical Society and is the home of the group. The annex was added in the 1960s.
2.9 miSE
Bridge
Roslyn Overbridge, Dunedin
74 min walk • The Roslyn Overbridge is a landmark in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. Located 2.5 kilometres northwest of the city's centre, it allows for the passage of the arterial Upper Stuart Street under Highgate, the main suburban road which runs along the ridge of hills which surrounds the city centre.
2.7 miS
Church
Kaikorai Presbyterian Church, Dunedin
68 min walk • Kaikorai Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian congregation of the PCANZ Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand located in Kaikorai, a suburb of Dunedin, New Zealand.