The first settlers to arrive in the area surrounding Dunedin were Scottish. The city's Scottish roots give it a unique character. Dunedin was New Zealand's business center during the gold rush in the 1860s. At that time, leaders built the city center, called the Octagon, to be the central focus. Today it remains a popular gathering spot for picnics, festivals and meetings. (DANITA DELIMONT—GETTY IMAGES)