Halfway Bush Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

4.5/5(186 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
St. Clair Beach

St. Clair Beach

4.5/5(283 reviews)

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

St. Clair Beach
Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring a garden and a lake or waterhole

Dunedin Botanic Garden

4.5/5(179 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
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

Activities

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
Larnach Castle - NZ's castle, built in 1871.

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

AU$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

AU$194
per adult
Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
Tairoa Head Lighthouse - the first built on the South Island of New Zealand.

City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

AU$100
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$208
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
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Our pick of the best Halfway Bush Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$251 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,001 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$212 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
3.5 out of 5
41 Victoria Road, St Kilda, Dunedin
The price is AU$77 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free casino shuttle. Popular attractions The Octagon and St. Clair Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
"Awesome stay"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Beach lodge motel
Beach lodge motel
3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is AU$143 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Clair Beach and Chisholm Park Golf Club ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
"This is a sort of bare minimum stop off type of facility. We only stayed two nights. There was an artificial scent room deodorizer that made the whole room stink. I immediately set it outside on the table. And then smells of sewage became apparent. But those Mild smells were only around the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Beach lodge motel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$287 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$287
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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! (678 reviews)
Excellent business hotel
"It was ver good"

Reviewed on 15 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 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,004 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Halfway Bush

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.

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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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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
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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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.

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

Dunedin City Centre

4/5(900 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 First Church of Otago or Grand Casino.

Dunedin City Centre

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