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Dunedin is also the gateway to South Island adventures. Students can experience nature first hand with Royal Albatross, sea lions, seals and Yellow-eyed penguin colonies along the coast. There are several world-class ski resorts in Central Otago, just three hours drive from the city.

A number of scenic Central Otago locations were used for filming Peter Jackson's epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings.

There are excellent opportunities in the city itself. Cafes, restaurants, museums, art galleries and sporting facilities can all be found in the city centre. There are also places of worship for many religious faiths.

Dunedin has a reputation for educational excellence. Home to New Zealand's oldest University, Dunedin is known as a 'student city'. More than 25,000 students study at the university and the city's other institutions every year. This includes over 3,000 international students from more than 80 countries.

The educational opportunities in Dunedin are outstanding! There are three major teritary institutions, 12 secondary schools and a number of English-language schools. The tertiary institutions and language schools are within walking distance of each other.

Dunedin residents are friendly and welcoming to international students. As 20% of the city's population, students are familiar faces around Dunedin and provide it with a dynamic lively atmosphere.

The city welcomes students and enjoys having them as part of the community. And Dunedin feels like it belongs to the students because they are such a large part of the community. It really is a 'student city'.