Manor Place in the early days of Dunedin, Credit: Dunedin City Council

Minibus Tales of True Crime in Victorian Dunedin

Small Group
Digital
90 minutes
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.

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Minibus Tales of True Crime in Victorian Dunedin

From₹5,886.22Per Person

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Itinerary

Northern Cemetery
Pass-by Only

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.

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'.

"I had cause to do what I did do. If she had not picked up the tomahawk I should not have done it."

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 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

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Meet outside the iSite entrance in The Octagon

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

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Tales From Darkest Dunedin