Dunback, formerly Waihemo, is a small town in the Otago region of New Zealand. It is located between Palmerston and Ranfurly on Highway 85. It has a population of about 200 people. Most of these people live in the rural areas near the town. The only remaining buildings now that still stand are the church, the highwayman hotel, the coronation hall and the dunback school. All of these buildings are over 100 years old. There is also the domain which includes a cricket field, camping ground and bowling Green. Locals and campers both enjoy the facilities that it has to offer.