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Meet people in Dunedin

Members from Dunedin and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Dunedin at a glance

  • Dunedin is among the ten largest cities in New Zealand; about 130,000 people live here.
  • It's the largest place in Otago.
  • Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, is about 1064 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Mosgiel (12 km), Oamaru (94 km) and Papatowai (110 km).

A first date in Dunedin

A weekday evening works well in Dunedin: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Dunedin

How far around Dunedin can I search?

You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Dunedin free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Dunedin and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Dunedin real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Dunedin?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in New Zealand or abroad.

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