Dunedin's dramatic hills surround a long, natural harbour, which attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago. More recently the area was settled by whalers, gold miners and migrants from Scotland and China. Memorable for its historical architecture, Dunedin is one of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the southern hemisphere. On the doorstep of the city, find incredible wildlife including the world's rarest penguins, a mainland albatross colony, fur seals and sea lions.