Dunedin Life Hacks
A Proud Tradition
Dunedin, Otago, has a rich history of sporting tradition. From the mighty Pulse Energy Highlanders and the Golden O of Otago, to the Otago Gold Rush, sport is greatly ingrained in the history of the area.
Forsyth Barr Stadium, or the "Glasshouse" is a recent build, completed in 2011 and introduced to rugby during the 200 Rugby World Cup, hosted by New Zealand. With a capacity of just over thirty thousand for each rugby game, this stadium is a beautiful addition to the city. The Highlanders have played here since 2011, and have laid the foundations for a successful Super Rugby campaign in 2015.
Basketball and Netball also have strong roots down in the south, and a large sporting arena on Portsmouth Drive provides covered facilities for both. The Edgar Centre and More FM Area has the ability to provide up to 14 tennis courts/7 basketball courts/21 netball courts/9 volleyball courts/12 soccer courts at any one time. During winter in Dunedin, the mornings tend to be wet and cold, and this provides a covered facility to allow especially school sports to continue interrupted.
Teams that play here include the Sit Weld Otago Gold Rush, the Otago Nuggets, and the Southern Steel, the netball team based in Southland, covereing Southland/Otago.
Dunedin is hugely popular for school sports, and a massive range, including hockey, badminton, and canoe polo, as well as many more.
Covered and Dry
Forsyth Barr Stadium
