Chain Hills Travel Guide
Dunedin
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Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Things to do
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Dunedin: Peninsula with Lanarch Castle gardens & Olveston
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Top hotels in Chain Hills
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Great stay, staff were fantastic, check in and out super easy
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Great central location. Helpful friendly staff. Good sized rooms
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Breakfast was the same every morning x5. Fruit varied but heated food always baked beans, yuk, scrambled eggs, hash browns and bacon/sausages. No ability to put together maybe an egg benny meal, or maybe salmon for a bagel meal.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
This was a great stay my only dissapointment was having purchasing breakfast option we were unable to purchase from the "real" breakfast menu eg porridge or omelet rather restricted to hot buffet.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Handy location. We stay regularly as good value for money, parking and easy walk to city centre.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Beach lodge motel
Everything about this place was great and just what we wanted. Spacious rooms with everything you need in the kitchen. The building is a bit dated, but they’ve done a lovely renovation job inside. We appreciated the nice, new hot shower. The bed was comfortable with nice, cosy bedding and the heat ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chain Hills
Green Island
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Green Island and surrounding area, you can visit Tunnel Beach and Grand Casino.
Bradford
When in Bradford, you can plan a visit to Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Belleknowes
While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
Mornington
While there might not be top attractions in Mornington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
St. Clair
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.
Roslyn
The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon are a few top places to visit.
