Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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

The Octagon

4.5/5(497 reviews)

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

The Octagon
Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

4/5(85 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
Speight\'s Brewery featuring interior views

Speight's Brewery

4.5/5(86 reviews)

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

Speight's Brewery
First Church of Otago featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

First Church of Otago

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

Dunedin Railways
St. Paul\'s Cathedral showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(87 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

Activities

Yellow Eyed Penguin from 1 of 3 viewing hide

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

AU$203
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

AU$131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

AU$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Tairoa Head Lighthouse - the first built on the South Island of New Zealand.

City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

AU$99
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
Views from Otago Peninsula

Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$207
per adult
Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

AU$139
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Dunedin City Centre Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$225 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, but the hotel looked quite dated."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$268 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$268
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$288 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (681 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff lovely. Restaurant great. Couldn’t fault anything."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

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 AU$211 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"An immaculate room and I must comment the smokers seating was appreciated and the first I have found anywhere"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$172 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Good stay but restraunt was not opperating except for breakfast."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
5 out of 5
310 Princes St, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$242 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (411 reviews)
"Very spacious and whimsical. We loved our room and the breakfast was great"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Fable 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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South Dunedin

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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

South Dunedin
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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

Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

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