White Island

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White Island is an island 2,500 metres off the coast of Otago, within the boundaries of the city of Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand. It is uninhabited, and is a well-known landmark visible from the city's two inner city beaches at St Clair and St Kilda. The island is 80 metres in length and 30 metres wide at its widest point, covering 1,600 square metres and rising to a height of approximately 15 metres. A rocky reef, parts of which break the surface at low tide, extends for 100 metres from the western end of the island. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 49 ftCoordinates: 45°56'1"S, 170°29'56"E

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White Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, Edgar Centre, Dunedin Ice Stadium, Tunnel Beach.

3.7 miN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Princes Street, Dunedin
94 min walk • Princes Street in Dunedin, New Zealand, is a bustling shopping district that serves as the heart of the city's retail activity. Stretching through the central part of Dunedin, this vibrant thoroughfare is lined with a diverse array of shops, boutiques, and department...
2.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Civic center
Edgar Centre, Dunedin
74 min walk • The Edgar Centre, prominently situated in the South Dunedin industrial suburb, stands as a testament to New Zealand's dedication to sports and community engagement. This expansive multi-purpose indoor sports venue is one of the largest of its kind in the Southern...
1.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Dunedin Ice Stadium, Dunedin
47 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the South Island, the Dunedin Ice Stadium stands as a testament to New Zealand's enthusiasm for ice sports. This modern facility, located in the city of Dunedin, serves as a hub for ice hockey, figure skating, curling, and public ice skating...
2.2 miNW
Arch, Hiking trail, Park
Tunnel Beach, Dunedin
57 min walk • Tunnel Beach, a hidden gem nestled on the rugged coastline of Dunedin, New Zealand, is a natural wonder that captivates visitors with its dramatic landscapes and the awe-inspiring arch that defines its geology. Carved by the relentless force of the ocean, the arch...
1.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin
47 min walk • Forbury Park Raceway, an iconic sports venue nestled in the coastal city of Dunedin, New Zealand, has been a staple in the local community for over a century. Known primarily for its harness racing, the raceway has provided thrilling entertainment for equine...
1.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Cargill's Castle, Dunedin
36 min walk • The ruins of Cargill's Castle stand on a promontory overlooking the Pacific Ocean in New Zealand's southern city of Dunedin. It is one of about ten castles in New Zealand, the other one in Otago being nearby Larnach Castle.
2.5 miN
Church
St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Dunedin
63 min walk • St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church is a parish within the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines in South Dunedin, New Zealand.
2.7 miN
Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Dunedin
68 min walk • St Patrick's Basilica in South Dunedin, New Zealand is a Catholic church and was the architect Francis Petre's first departure from the Gothic style exemplified in his St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin.
3.1 miN
Cemetery
Dunedin Southern Cemetery, Dunedin
79 min walk • The Southern Cemetery in the New Zealand city of Dunedin was the first major cemetery to be opened in the city. The cemetery was opened in 1858, ten years after the founding of the city in an area known as Little Paisley.
2.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Dunedin Gasworks Museum, Dunedin
72 min walk • Dunedin Gasworks Museum is located in South Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of only a few known preserved gasworks museums in the world.
2.3 miNE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Chisholm Links, Dunedin
58 min walk • Chisholm Park is a golf club and links course in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. It is located in the southern coastal suburb of Tahuna, close to Anderson's Bay Cemetery and the coastal headland of Lawyer's Head.