Dunedin City Walks - Otago Boys High School

When I planned my walking tour of Dunedin, part of me dearly wanted to include a visit to Otago Boys High School. However, there is a reason a passenger cable car used to operate up Stuart Street to get there. It’s very steep. Sadly too steep for the general fitness level of visitors. So the best thing I can do is post a few pics of this stunning building for you to enjoy.

Otago Boys High School, Dunedin.

The ornate entrance to Otago Boys High pays tribute to the old boys who served in the First World War.

Detail of the entrance gate.

Names of those who served in the War.

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Rugby has a proud tradition at Otago Boys High School, and the top team has a proud tration in top school boy rugby tradition.

Just a few snaps of the magnificent Otago Boys High, we get a peek of it on tour, but it’s just too elevated to reach without the help of sherpas! For more details on my Dunedin City Walking Tour click the link. Dunedin City Walking Tour

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Dunedin City Walks - St Pauls Cathedral

St Paul’s is a wonderful Anglican Cathedral situated in the upper Octagon of Dunedin. When on my walking tour, I do not stop to look inside as the tour starts and ends in the Octagon, I think it’s easy for my guests to check it out for themselves. However, if you don’t have time, I can provide a little pictorial insight in the rather grand interior.

St Pauls Cathedral Dunedin.

As you can see from the image above there is plenty of head room. The large stained glass window above the entrance is called the great war memorial window, it pays tribute to the men and women of Otago who gave their lives in World War 1.

This stained glass window installed in 2024 was created by local stained glass artisan Peter McKenzie. The window depicts a nativity scene.

Another stained glass window created by Peter McKenzie depicting Dunedin wildlife, including the Northern Royal Albatross and the yellow-eyed penguin.

Certainly the organ is a bit of a show stopper with over 2500 pipes, the largest of its kind in New Zealand.

As you can see, a peek inside is well worth the effort. The back entrance accommodates wheelchair/mobility scooter access, so everyone can enjoy the Cathedral. If you are visiting Dunedin soon and fancy a fun and entertaining Dunedin city walking tour click the link for details. Dunedin City Walking Tour