Highcliff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Hannah M
Photo by Hannah M
Photo by Lydia Ward
Photo by Lydia Ward

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$193
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 Highcliff Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$259 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$259
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$275 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$275
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! (998 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$76 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$76
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! (455 reviews)
"Love my stay. Lovely staff. Although it was quite the inconvenience not having a sink and running water within the cabin for boiling or drinking."

Reviewed on 19 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 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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$280 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 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$210 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 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! (1,004 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 Highcliff

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Macandrew Bay

Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
Signal Hill

Ravensbourne

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Ravensbourne
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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
Baldwin Street

North East Valley

When in North East Valley, you can plan a visit to Dunedin Botanic Garden and Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North East Valley
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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Saint Kilda

4/5(85 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

Highcliff Travel Guide

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