Signal Hill Lookout — Attraction in South Island

Signal Hill Lookout has panoramic views of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. It is scenic drive to the top of Signal Hill. There is plenty of parking at the top and an extensive lookout area. There is a large monument with 2 bronze statues commemorating New Zealand Centennial.

The summit of the hill is 329 metres and is capped by a monument to the New Zealand Centennial of 1940, a large structure including two large bronze figures representing "History" and "The Thread of Life" designed by F. W. Sturrock and F. W. Staub.

Although commissioned for the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the monument was not constructed until the 1950s, due to World War II.

A large stone from Edinburgh in Scotland is also incorporated in the monument, symbolising the ties between Dunedin and its sister city.

The monument is surrounded by a scenic reserve of 180 hectares. The reserve, located only five kilometres from central Dunedin, is a popular site for both locals and visitors.

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A secondary summit of the hill (height 329 m) is capped by a monument to the New Zealand Centennial of 1940, a large structure including two large bronze figures representing "History" and "The Thread of Life" designed by F. W. Sturrock and F. W. Staub. Although commissioned for the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the monument was not constructed until the 1950s, owing to the enforced strictures of World War II. A large stone from Edinburgh in Scotland is also incorporated in the monument, symbolising the ties between Dunedin and its sister city. The monument is surrounded by a scenic reserve 180 hectares in extent. This park was inaugurated as a much smaller park in 1926, and has gradually been extended to its current size. The reserve, located only five kilometres from central Dunedin, is a popular site for both locals and visitors, and affords an excellent panoramic view...

This lookout point provides an amazing panoramic view of the Dunedin city. There is also an interesting memorial at this place with some sculptures depicting the local culture. Given the height this place gets a little windy and chilly. A binoculars would provide a good view. The views are stunning both during the day as well as at night time. It’s quite a steep drive up here and the road is extremely narrow and with a high gradient, hence ample care needs to be taken while driving to and from this place. Also cyclists come up to this point and ride back, and a keen eye needs to be kept out for them. There is no marked parking, so follow the cue of other parked cars. There are no restrooms at this place nor any shop/vending...