The Octagon
What the experts agree on
Dunedin's iconic eight-sided square pulses as the city's social heart, lined with grand architecture and buzzing cafés where locals and visitors naturally converge.
“This vast, shady octagonal square is the nerve centre of Dunedin, the place where everyone meets and everything happens.”
– Michelin Guide
"The city's hub is the eight-sided town center, lined with several imposing buildings, and a smattering of market stalls, cafés, and bars with tables spilling onto the pavement." Full review