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Reviewed 6 April 2017

There are several interesting churches in Dunedin. One of the most interesting is certainly The First Church of Otago (presbyterian). Beautiful gothic revival style.

Date of experience: March 2017
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Reviewed 6 April 2017

When we visited the alter was covered in scaffolding. The interior was nice to see with lovely wooden pews, and interesting stained glass windows. Two of the windows seemed to be of a totally different style and it would have been nice to know more about them.

Date of experience: April 2017
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Reviewed 27 March 2017

Having read about this building and it being considered the most impressive of New Zealand’s nineteenth century churches, we included a visit on our do it yourself walking tour. The building does look imposing in its location and you can see the Norman architectural influence. Inside however it is a bit of a hotchpotch and feels more like a museum than a working church. The part I liked the most was discovering a plaque to Alexander Don who we had previously encountered in connection with the Chinese settlement in Arrowtown South Island. He had devoted himself to looking after those very poor immigrants paying them great respect. Beside his plaque was one to another fine sounding man Rutherford Waddell. His speaking gave rise to the Tailoresses’ union along with far reaching social legislation and creation of the court of arbitration. He also worked with others to found the Prison reform association and the free kindergarten movement. These lives in my view are a more impressive monument than the building.

Date of experience: March 2017
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Reviewed 19 March 2017

A beautiful church with gorgeous windows and woodwork ceilings. The surrounding grounds are equally beautiful.

Date of experience: March 2017
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Reviewed 13 March 2017

Outside there are some restaurations, so one cannot take a perfect picture. But still one can see that it's a nice building. Inside it is very clean and nice and quiet

Date of experience: March 2017
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