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St. Paul's Cathedral
Gazing up from Dunedin’s Octagon, you can’t miss the ornate façade and towering spires of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Step inside and discover beautiful stone carvings, artwork and more, all illuminated by the colored light of stunning stained-glass windows.
The cathedral was built on the site of the former Parish Church of St. Paul, established in 1862. Constructed from soft stone, the church weathered badly and the spire had to be removed just a few years after it was completed. After years of fundraising, the first foundation stone of a new cathedral was laid in 1915.
A central window and two Gothic spires dominate the main façade of the cathedral. Look closely and you will see that these stand either side of a small cross. Walk around the cathedral’s exterior to view stone sculptures, which portray various saints and angels.
Make your way up the long flight of stairs to the cathedral’s arched main entrance. Once inside, look up to see a high vaulted ceiling that runs the length of the cathedral. Lower down you will see the cathedral’s grand organ. This dates back to 1919 and has more than 3,500 pipes. Come to a service to hear the impressive sound of it being played.
Be sure to take some time to study the fine stained-glass windows. Particular highlights are the World War I memorial window and the Dunedin window, which was given to the cathedral in 2012. See depictions of St. Paul in the multihued glass, as well as St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. St. Cecilia is shown alongside two angels playing a flute and an early type of oboe.
St. Paul’s Cathedral is located in the northwest quadrant of The Octagon in the heart of Dunedin. The cathedral is open every day and is free to enter. Check the cathedral’s website for further information about services, organ recitals and choral performances.
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28 Nov. - 29 Nov.
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
118 High Street, DunedinLocated in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dunedin Casino and Speight's Brewery. Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Regent Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 9 minutes by foot.
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15 Nov. - 16 Nov.
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, DunedinLocated in Dunedin City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall. St. Paul's Cathedral and Speight's Brewery are also within 15 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 6 minutes by foot.
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
123 Princes Street, DunedinLocated in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps away from Speight's Brewery and First Church of Otago. St. Paul's Cathedral and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 8 minutes by foot.
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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
10 Smith Street, DunedinLocated in Dunedin City Centre, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Paul's Cathedral, Speight's Brewery and First Church of Otago. Olveston and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also within 15 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.
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Quest Dunedin
333 Cumberland St, DunedinLocated in Dunedin City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, First Church of Otago and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. St. Paul's Cathedral and The Octagon are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 5 minutes by foot.
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Law Courts Hotel
53 Stuart Street, Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets, DunedinLocated in Dunedin City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of First Church of Otago, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and The Octagon. St. Paul's Cathedral and Speight's Brewery are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is only a 2-minute walk.
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Wains Hotel Dunedin
310 Princes St, DunedinLocated in Dunedin City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dunedin Casino and Speight's Brewery. First Church of Otago and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.
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315 Euro Motel
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