The Southern Heritage Trust

The Southern Heritage Trust was set up in December 2002 and incorporated as a Charitable Trust in May 2003. Its aims are to foster the appreciation of Otago’s social, cultural, architectural and industrial heritage and the preservation of this heritage for future generations.

Among our various activities:
-- We research and publish heritage materials (cards, calendars, display panels, prints, trail brochures)
-- We stage heritage events (exhibitions, public lectures, seminars, Savoy afternoon teas)
-- We collaborate with other agencies, groups and individuals in heritage activities (events, tours)
-- we take upon ourselves an advocacy role in heritage matters (Dunedin Prison, Dunedin Gasworks Museum, Macraes goldmining sites) and make regular submissions to local and regional council plans.

We have an attractive base in the Sexton’s Cottage at Dunedin’s Northern Cemetery, where we maintain an information centre and a website for visitors interested in the burials and memorials. You are most welcome to call in to the Sexton’s Cottage whenever you can find us open: you can view there a display of our heritage products and make purchases if you wish.

Region: Otago