Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

Dunedin

Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements
Dunedin City Centre
The Octagon showing heritage elements, night scenes and a church or cathedral
Dunedin City Centre
Otago Settlers Museum which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

The Octagon featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

The Octagon

Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.

The Octagon
Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views

Speight's Brewery

Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.

Speight's Brewery
Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

Dunedin Town Hall
St. Paul\'s Cathedral featuring religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.

St. Paul's Cathedral
First Church of Otago featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

First Church of Otago

With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.

First Church of Otago
Dunedin Railways

Dunedin Railways

Enjoy an outing to Dunedin Railways during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Dunedin Railways

Things to do

Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

Rp2.203.050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula: Stunning and Wild

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Rp1.419.743
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

Rp1.615.570
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

Rp2.849.278
per adult
Mainland Peninsula Tour
Experience Dunedin Private Tours

7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people

Rp14.686.998
per traveller
7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people
Railway Station garden

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

Rp2.320.546
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views
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Top hotels in Dunedin City Centre

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.354.707 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.354.707
Rp1.557.923 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Spacious & clean room. Good location with onsite dining options or walkable to plenty of others. Great buffet breakfast. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.525.099 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.525.099
Rp1.753.888 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, great staff"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp2.062.746 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp2.062.746
Rp2.372.158 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (787 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, rooms were a good size and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.513.618 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.513.618
Rp1.740.661 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"It was very handy for what we were attending. Pity the lift was broken down but was fixed by the time we returned."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.455.420 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.455.420
Rp1.673.733 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (928 reviews)
"walking distance of university"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Quest Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.618.085 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp1.618.085
Rp1.860.798 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Have to pay for parking."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around Dunedin City Centre

Olveston showing interior views and shopping

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.

Roslyn
Otago Museum showing interior views

North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin
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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.

Mornington
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Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill
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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.

Belleknowes
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South Dunedin

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

South Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide