Maia Travel Guide
Dunedin
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.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
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 Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Things to do
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Top hotels in Maia
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Good sized rooms, fridge was old and noisy. Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Clean room and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Gorgeous accomodation! Love this hotel! So comfy and all needs covered - microwave and plates/cutlery with fridge. Fab bed and excellent location with friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The room was very clean, the staff courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Beach lodge motel
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Sehr gutes Frühstück wird aufs Zimmer gebracht.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Quest Dunedin
We stated for two nights and made booking for two bedrooms. We got a suite with a main door leading to two spacious bedrooms, an ensuite, two basic kitchenette’s and two separate bathrooms. The location was five minutes walk from town centre and Dunedin railway station. Plenty of restaurants ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maia
Ravensbourne
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Broad Bay
Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Ocean Grove
While Ocean Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre.
