Leith Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Nick Honeyfield
Photo by Nick Honeyfield

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 Leith Valley Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$224 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 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)
"Easy option"

Reviewed on 11 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$207 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$207
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! (999 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 14 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! (447 reviews)
"All was good,just had not anticipated that the kitchen was not in the unit"

Reviewed on 6 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$121 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 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! (83 reviews)
Beach Lodge Motel Dunedin
"A bit dated, someone else’s socks left in the room behind the small cabinet that I ended up moving to put my suitcase on, the bed had body dents on either side (ridge in the middle), not enough plug points, overall pretty average I was lucky to stay at the back away from the busy road."

Reviewed on 14 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 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$287
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 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! (676 reviews)
"Fantastic helpful staff."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$171 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (996 reviews)
"Friendly and obliging staff."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around Leith Valley

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
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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
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
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
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
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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