The beautiful seaside city that's furthest from the UK taking 29 hours to get there

If you are tired of London, you might as well try travelling as far away from it as possible. For those taking things literally, there is an answer: they should pick Dunedin. The city in the city in the Southern Hemisphere is considered London's antipodal city, meaning it's the point on Earth most directly opposite London. According to the global trip planner Rome2Rio, the journey from London Heathrow Airport to Dunedin would take at least 18hours and 56 minutes.

Dunedin is the most south-easterly city in New Zealand, but, being named London's antipodal twin, it looks just like a UK city. Adventurous travellers can expect a nearly £2,000 return flight, but that does take you half way across the world and back again. The flight takes you through America, where a potential stopover in New York or Los Angeles would be possible, with little to no extra cost.

Dunedin - famously home to the world's steepest street, Baldwin Street - is a city with a strong Scottish heritage. Founded in 1848 by Scottish settlers, its very name comes from the Gaelic for Edinburgh, Dùn Èideann. Strolling through Dunedin, you'll notice echoes of the UK everywhere: grand Victorian and Edwardian architecture, a thriving pub culture, and even the Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only one.

During the 1860s gold rush in the Otago region, Dunedin was New Zealand's richest city. That wealth led to a building boom, so you'll find one of the finest collections of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the southern hemisphere

The city is also a gateway to stunning wildlife experiences, including the rare yellow-eyed penguin and the royal albatross colony on the nearby Otago Peninsula, making it a fascinating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Speaking of nature, it makes all the difference compared to London. Dunedin boasts some of the best beaches and coastal scenery in New Zealand that won't disappoint active people. Most are only a few minutes drive from the central city and have easy access and some have regular surf patrols during the busy summer period.

For surf lovers, Dunedin delivers some of the best breaks in the country. St Clair and St Kilda Beaches are the city's most iconic surfing spots, offering consistent waves and a lively esplanade lined with cafés and bars. If you're chasing scenery as much as surf, Dunedin's coastline won't disappoint. Tunnel Beach, just ten minutes from the city centre, is famous for its hand-carved tunnel leading down to a dramatic cove framed by sandstone cliffs - a photographer's dream at sunset.