🇳🇿 Slow Travel Guide: How to Experience Dunedin Like a Local

We spent two perfect days in Dunedin—mixing must-see spots with lazy discoveries. Here’s our laid-back itinerary: 📍 Stop 1: Railway Station & Weekend Market 🚂 Why go? • Saturday Market: Tiny but mighty! Sip the best coffee of your trip, snack on fresh cherries, and even find Chinese egg pancakes (!). • Architecture: The station’s grand staircase, wrought-iron details, and vintage trains are insta-magic. Don’t miss the mini exhibitions upstairs! ⛪ Stop 2: St. Paul’s Cathedral • Gothic vibes meet Chinese-friendly info boards. • Bonus: Catch a pipe organ performance if you’re lucky—it’s spine-tingling! • Skipped First Church? No regrets—this was convenient and stunning. 🏖️ Stop 3: Tunnel Beach 🗺️ Navigation: Google/Apple Maps lead to a small parking lot. 🥾 Hike Options: Adventurous route: 15 mins (steep but quick). Scenic route: 35 mins (gentler, coastal views). 🌊 Reward: A tunnel opening to wild ocean vistas—like Australia’s Great Ocean Road! Hold onto your hat—it’s WINDY. ☕ Café: Long Dog • Coastal charm: Rain or shine, this spot buzzes with locals. • Must-try: Chocolate muffin (packed with chunks!) + solid coffee. 🅿️ Parking: 2-hour free limit nearby. 🥢 Chinese Eats • Peace Restaurant & Taipei 101: Comfort food: Beef noodles (generous meat!) and familiar flavors. Not Michelin-starred, but a warm hug for homesick taste buds. ⚠️ Pro Tips • Roadworks everywhere! Trust Google/Apple Maps for real-time detours. • Last-chance supplies: Stock up here if skipping Christchurch (but no Lululemon, alas). #DunedinDiaries #SlowTravelNZ #HiddenGems #FoodieFinds #NZRoadTrip 🚗💨