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A nickname given to Otago University Students that was derived from the scarfs commonly worn by students on the terraces at Carisbrook while watching rugby in winter.

The nickname came to represent the unique student culture of New Zealands southernmost University.

Scarfies Flats
Scarfies are known for their student flats which are often in a state of disrepair, contain unique student friendly adaptions such as backyard bars and more recently even half pipes. Scarfie flats are often named and such names often remain long after the original students have graduated and left Dunedin. Some famous Scarfie flats are the Pink Pussy, Beaver Lodge, Stagger Inn, The Castle, The Manor and The TAB (Trashed and Boozed).

Scarfie Pubs
Over the years certain local waterholes became known as Scarfie/Student bars due to the repvelence of Otago University students frequenting such the venues.

The Captain Cook Tavern (The Cook,

Gardens Sports Tavern (The Gardies)

The Bowling Green (The Bowler),

Starters Bar (Fromerly The Fat Ladies Arms, The Oriental and The Last Moa)