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
Fabulous
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Lovely clean room!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Room was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would have been nice to include parking for the price paid.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Very good food in the restaurant, the staff members were amazing and the room(s) were very nice! I would absolutely stay here again. Walking distance to eateries and the beautiful buildings downtown.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Beach lodge motel
Really friendly. Perfectly positioned for the St Kilda/ S Dunedin area.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Quest Dunedin
Spacious, clean room with all needed amenities incl. washing machine and dryer. Available safe parking if pre booked.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Andersons Bay
Though Andersons Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach.
