Showing off Dunedin’s notorious Castle St to domestic and international visitors was never meant to offend anyone, a local tourism operator says. Ms Armalyte-Ghidella said she had "no intention to offend anyone" and the street was an iconic attraction many visitors were curious to learn about. Their tours also included Baldwin St, another famous residential street. Dunedin student life was unique in New Zealand, with the named flats and large student area, and it piqued the interest of domestic travellers particularly wanting to see the Six60 flat, and reminisce about their own university experiences. "Some people even say the university is the DNA of Dunedin ... there would be no Dunedin without the university."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 23, 2026 18:28 UTC