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- English
Otepoti/Dunedin was settled by Free Church Presbyterians in 1848. They worked hard and went to church on Sunday.
The gold rush in 1861 brought with it a completely different population to the one first envisioned - a much more lively and less law abiding one.
Your guide, Gregor Campbell has spent years curating true stories of crime and murder from Dunedin's grim past. He tells the tales expertly with poise and dignity as he drives around the seemingly harmless areas of Dunedin that, over a hundred years ago were more sordid and despairing. Relax back in a brand new Toyota Hiace minibus while Gregor brings our city back to life.... if only temporarily.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet outside the iSite entrance in The Octagon
Itinerary
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Drive through (or walk if the weather and inclination allows!) the gorgeous Northern Cemetery, full of wrought iron fences and mature trees. So much of Dunedin's past is buried here so let your guide bring it back to life.
Admission ticket free -
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The Cumberland Street Tragedy shook Dunedin to its core and made such an impact that the family's grave is marked with 'who were brutally murdered'.
Admission ticket free -
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"I had cause to do what I did do. If she had not picked up the tomahawk I should not have done it."
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MURDERED WITH DYNAMITE. HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN DUNEDIN. TWO HEADLESS BODIES
Admission ticket free -
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"A crime was committed in Dunedin during the night of Wednesday, which there is no reason to suppose can, by possibility be shown to rank below that of murder in its most revolting form."
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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