South Dunedin Travel Guide

Dunedin

Popular places to visit

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The Octagon

4/5(13 reviews)

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

The Octagon
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Larnach Castle

4/5(6 reviews)

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Larnach Castle
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Dunedin Botanic Garden

5/5(8 reviews)

Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.

Dunedin Botanic Garden
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Dunedin Town Hall

3.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Dunedin Town Hall
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Speight's Brewery

4/5(2 reviews)

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

Speight's Brewery
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St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

Things to do

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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Rp1.286.994
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
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Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours

Rp7.578.967
Per adult
Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours
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Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Rp238.332
Per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
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Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

Rp16.222.157
Per adult
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene
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Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk

Rp5.312.421
Per adult
Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk
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Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

Rp333.665
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
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Top hotels in South Dunedin

Quest Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.336.955 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.336.955
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free casino shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
"Noisy but ok"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Quest Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.569.024 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
Rp1.569.024
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Get's all the basics right, parking is great and the rooms are spacious."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Fable Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
5 out of 5
310 Princes St, Dunedin
The price is Rp2.048.955 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
Rp2.048.955
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel in the city cebter"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024

Fable Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.890.722 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.890.722
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (556 reviews)
"Only thing is the air conditioning wasn't ice cold how you usually want it in hotels, but I guess it's Dunedin so not a priority in the cold weather - 10/10 would stay again"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.491.032 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
Rp1.491.032
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Paying for parking.We were not informed when booking.Was a budget hotel"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.656.702 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
Rp1.656.702
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around South Dunedin

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Saint Kilda

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Saint Kilda
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Musselburgh

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are a few top places to visit.

Musselburgh
Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements

Dunedin City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grand Casino or The Octagon.

Dunedin City Centre
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St. Clair

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

St. Clair
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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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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.

Andersons Bay

South Dunedin Travel Guide