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The Octagon, Dunedin
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The Octagon is the city centre of Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is an eight-sided plaza with a circular one-way carriageway, bisected by the city's main street, and is also the central terminus of two other main thoroughfares. The Octagon is predominantly a pedestrian reserve, with grass and paved features, and is surmounted by a statue of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Several of Dunedin's significant buildings and institutions adjoin the plaza, which is also a major hub for public transport in Dunedin, primarily taxi services.
The Octagon, looking towards St. Paul's Cathedral (left) and the Municipal Chambers (Dunedin Town Hall) (right). The Robert Burns statue is visible in
The Octagon, looking towards St. Paul's Cathedral (left) and the Municipal Chambers (Dunedin Town Hall) (right). The Robert Burns statue is visible in front of the cathedral.
A statue of poet Robert Burns has pride of place in the upper Octagon.
A statue of poet Robert Burns has pride of place in the upper Octagon.
A De Havilland DH86 Express flies over central Dunedin during the 1930s. In this picture, looking west, The Octagon is the clear circular area just be
A De Havilland DH86 Express flies over central Dunedin during the 1930s. In this picture, looking west, The Octagon is the clear circular area just below the centre of the photo.
The 1879 Cafe Chantant fire
The 1879 Cafe Chantant fire
Dunedin
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Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The city has a rich Māori, Scottish, and Chinese heritage.
Image: Dunedin
Image: Dunedin
Image: Dunedin Railway Station. (14332788661)
Image: Dunedin Railway Station. (14332788661)
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Image: NZ dunedin SI
Image: Princes Street, Dunedin City, early in the morning, New Zealand
Image: Princes Street, Dunedin City, early in the morning, New Zealand