Blackhead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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 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.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Activities
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Blackhead
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.
Corstorphine
When in Corstorphine, you can plan a visit to Tunnel Beach and St. Clair Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kenmure
While there might not be top attractions in Kenmure, 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.
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.
Saint Kilda
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.
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Otago Peninsula
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Speight's Brewery
- Grand Casino
- Brighton Beach
- First Church of Otago
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Edgar Centre
- Otago Museum
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Otakou Marae
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Penguin Place
- Signal Hill
- Regent Theatre
- Boulder Beach