Southern Destinations: April 04, 2019

southern holiday destinations
DuNEDIN
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dUnedin’S
CHineSe
garden
Located in the heart of Dunedin is
the only traditional Chinese Scholar’s
Garden in the southern hemisphere.
The garden takes visitors on a
journey through the city’s cultural
history, heritage and tradition –
giving recognition to the Chinese
people who first came to Otago
during the 1860s gold rush and
stayed to establish a new life.
As a NZ Gardens Trust 5 star rated
garden, it has a distinct character
being designed and built using
authentic Chinese materials and
crafted by a team of artisans from
Dunedin’s sister city of Shanghai. The
Garden features hand-made wooden
buildings, tiles, bricks, lattice-work
and hand-finished granite paving
stones.
Plants, trees, and rocks are carefully
composed into small perfect
landscapes mimicking a traditional
Chinese landscape painting.
It is a great place to bring children
for activities including garden hunts,
costumes and arts and crafts.
Parents can take some time out in
the Tea House and enjoy traditional
Chinese tea and treats.
tHe HoCken
Founded in 1910, the
Hocken Collections, Uare
Taoka o Hākena is an
Archive, Research Library
and Art Gallery. The
Hocken holds a nationally
significant collection with
over 2 million photographs,
200,000 books, 17,000
artworks, and 10km of
archives, maps, ephemera,
and audio-visual material
focussing on New Zealand,
the Pacific and Antarctica.
The Hocken Collections
owes its existence to the
vigorous collecting and
generosity of Thomas
Morland Hocken (1836-
1910). As a doctor, and
coroner for 22 years,
Hocken became one of
the city’s best-known
figures, with a passion
toitU otago
SettlerS
MUSeUM
The gallery spaces at Toitū showcase
dozens of display cases filled with
intriguing objects which provide the
for collecting materials
documenting life in New
Zealand, the Pacific
and early Australia. He
shared his knowledge
widely through lectures,
exhibitions, and published
texts.
The Hocken is part of
the University of Otago
and is open to the public.
A changing exhibition
programme featuring
items from the collections
runs throughout the year
and free Hocken tours are
offered every Wednesday
at 11am and 2pm (bookings
not required). Please bring
photo ID for access to
the Hocken’s research
collections. Closed on
Sundays and Public
Holidays.
garden
Motel
Garden Motel in Dunedin
offers clean, comfortable
and affordable
accommodation close
to the university, hospital
and city centre and is also
one of the few pet-friendly
motels in Dunedin.
With 16 units ranging from
cosy studios to one or two
bedroom units including
3 wheelchair access
unit, Garden Motel can
welcome couples, family
groups, sports teams and
business guests. “We
are passionate about our
family and our business,
enjoy meeting people
opportunity to interact and explore
specific time periods. Try on a turn
of the century dress or climb on the
Roslyn tram or Tiger Tea bus. Play the
classic 1980s Atari game Laser Hawk
or chill out and listen to some music.
The interactive displays also include
soundscapes and digital media that
will engage curious minds.
The beautiful Art Deco bus station
area has a children’s area with craft
materials and dress ups – as well
as comfortable seats for the adults’
tired legs. The archives and research
from all walks of life and
ensuring they have a
great stay in Dunedin” say
hosts John and Bonnie
Sheppard.
They are proud of the 3
plus star property which
is well appointed with
ensuite bathrooms, kitchen
facilities, Sky TV and free
Wi-Fi. Guest comfort is a
high priority and at Garden
Motel they experience a
warm friendly environment
with recommendations
on local activities and
attractions too. For further
information visit www.
gardenmotel.co.nz
centre has a wealth of information for
budding genealogists or historians
and friendly staff who can help them
get started.
The Museum has a café offering a
variety of snacks and drinks as well
as a shop displaying toys, games,
novelties and designed jewellery,
china and gifts.
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is a fun
place to spend an hour or a day with
something new always waiting to be
discovered.
I HAERE MAI
VISIT THE HOCKEN COLLECTIONS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Nationally Significant
Research Collections of
Archives, Ari, Ephemera,
Maps, Music, Photographs
and Publications focussing
on Aotearoa New Zealand,
the Pacific and Antarctica
HOCKEN
Uare Taoka o Hakena
DARE TAOKA O HAKENA
Free tours every Wednesday
at 11am & 2pm, 10 per tour,
bookings not required
Exhibition Gallery with a
changing programme of
4 - 6 shows a year
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
(closed Sundays and public holidays and
between 21 December - 2 January inclusive)
For further information
see otago.ac.nz/hocken
phone +64 3 479 8868
90 Anzac Ave
Dunedin
Image: Russell Clark, 1905-1966,
Cabbage trees, c. 1953, oll on canvas:
1290 x 787mm, 19,717, Hocken
Collectlons, Uare Taoka o Hiikena,
University of otago
“The Pet Friendly Motel”
• 16 units, cosy studio to
spacious 2 bedroom units
• Pet friendly - ask us how
• Sky TV
• Complementary refreshments
replenished daily
• Wireless internet & continental
breakfast available on request
BOOK DIRECT FOR BEST RATES
Ph: 0508 Garden or 03 477 8251
Fax: 03 477 9803
info@gardenmotel.co.nz
www.gardenmotel.co.nz
VISIT AND EXPLORE THE ONLY
AUTHENTIC SCHOLAR’S GARDEN
IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
• Learn about the Dunedin Chinese
Settlers in our alleyway exhibition.
• Savour traditional tea and dumplings
in the enchanting teahouse.
• Create memories and dress up in
traditional Chinese costume.
OPEN DAILY: 10am – 5pm
ADMISSION: Adult $9.50 | Under 13 FREE
(maximum three per adult)
ANNUAL PASS: $21
03 477 3248
Cnr Cumberland and Rattray Streets
(beside Toitu – Otago Settlers Museum)
www.dunedinchinesegarden.com
Explore Dunedin’s
stories at one of
New Zealand’s most
innovative museums
OPEN 7 DAYS | FREE ENTRY | FREE WIFI
10am – 5pm
31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin
P (03) 477 5052
www.toituosm.com