UNESCO
City of Literature
Dunedin, which is close to the heart of so many New Zealand writers, was recently formally recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature.
By taking this tour, you'll better understand why the great small city of Dunedin thoroughly deserves this title, and continues to be a place where writers, books, and literature, thrive.
Come along to hear stories about famous past and present New Zealand writers their lives, their work, their love of Dunedin - by visiting historic and new places of literary interest.
P.S. My tours are not 'academic', they have broad appeal, and are good fun!
A selection of tour photos
Tour Highlights
If you LOVE books, you’ll LOVE this tour.
Join me and discover:
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who first described New Zealand as ‘God’s Own Country’
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the lasting influence of the gold rush on Dunedin's culture
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why Robbie Burns still rocks!
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insights into the lives of some of our best-loved writers
Your Guide
Beverly Martens, the founder of Dunedin’s Literary Walking Tours, is a creative writer herself. She has had poems published in several anthologies, and was one of the Fortune Theatre's emerging playwrights in 2016.
Beverly is an active member of the Otago-Southland branch of the NZ Society of Authors, and has organised many local literary events including their Writers’ Salons.
She is also a member of the CoL's Arts Collaboration group, and has a current First Aid certificate.
Meeting Points
Campus Walking Tour (Tues/Thurs/Sun)
10.30 am outside the University of Otago Visitors’ Centre (see map below) on the corner of Cumberland and St David Streets.
Inner City Walking Tour
2 p.m. daily (if demand warrants). Departing from the i-SITE Visitors Centre, [see map below) 50 The Octagon, Dunedin.
... and so much more, with a friendly, knowledgeable guide.
Note: we walk on flat streets, and at normal pace!
Enquiries
For all questions and comments please use this web form to contact us, or text or phone Beverly on +64 27 44 44 788
