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
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
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
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
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
Regent Theatre

Regent Theatre

4.5/5(33 reviews)

A busy schedule of book fairs, family-friendly theatrical shows, film screenings, live concerts and well-known Broadway productions makes this city theatre a one-stop venue for cultural events.

Regent Theatre

Activities

Yellow Eyed Penguin from 1 of 3 viewing hide

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

AU$204
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$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Views from Otago Peninsula

Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$209
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$140
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
World's Steepest Street

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$90
per adult
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights

Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights (min 4 )

AU$236
per adult
Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights (min 4 )
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Our pick of the best Dunedin City Centre Hotel Deals

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$160 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (995 reviews)
"Property is well situated but needs refurbishment. Stained carpet; the sound of your neighbour peeing above you head and then the flushing toilet reverberating about the rooms above and below. On the other side staff are the best asset to the facility. Go above and beyond."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$168 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Very average hotel but perfect for the price"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$179 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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! (998 reviews)
"Convenient place to stay"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$224 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (704 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
2.5 out of 5
27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin
The price is AU$112 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (489 reviews)
I recommend this hotel
"Awesom place awesom people clean staff was very helpful loved it"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
The Chamberson
The Chamberson
4 out of 5
77 Stuart Street, Dunedin, Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$223 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Octagon and First Church of Otago ...
9/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
"Fantastic stay thank tou"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

The Chamberson
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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, St. Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin Town Hall 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 Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin
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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

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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Waverley

Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.

Waverley
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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

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