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Local cheer and quality beer in Dunedin, New Zealand

As one of New Zealand's university towns, Dunedin is a happening region for visitors of all ages. Filled with breweries, pubs, cultural institutions and beautiful scenery, the city is a perfect place to hop around and blend in with the locals that frequent these exciting parts of town. When you take a medical job in New Zealand, you can start by stepping foot in the area's pubs and getting to know the best locally crafted brew in the region.

It might not be much of a surprise that a university town is best known for its microbrewing facilities, including Emerson, McDuff, the organic Green Man and the highly beloved Speight's. To find out about the best-kept secrets of Dunedin, head to Pequeno, a cozy pub that boasts an impressive selection of quality beers and creative cocktails. Known as a hidden treasure of the city, this pub accommodates a unique roster of visitors, anywhere from an in-the-know Otago University student to Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Craig, both former patrons of the beloved bar.

Once you've warmed up to the guests at the fully seated bar, you can find out what makes the city so special—its Scottish heritage, blossoming creative industry and unique wildlife population, just to name a few.