North Dunedin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Otago Museum showing interior views
Otago Museum featuring a park
Otago Museum
Otago Museum featuring interior views
Otago Museum featuring interior views

Popular places to visit

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
Otago Museum

Otago Museum

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Find prehistoric fossils and ancient statues. Learn all about the enthralling cultural and physical history of New Zealand.

Otago Museum
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 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

Activities

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

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

AU$150
Per adult
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
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
World's Steepest Street

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$90
Per adult
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$190
Per adult
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Railway Station garden

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

AU$208
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views
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 North Dunedin Hotel Deals

Alexis Motor Lodge
Alexis Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
475 George Street, Dunedin, Otago
The price is AU$171 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)
"Great location. Very friendly hosts, comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Alexis Motor Lodge
Woodlands Motels and Apartments
Woodlands Motels and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
594 Great King St, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$158 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (433 reviews)
"Good value for money, apartment was older but quite adequate with everything that we needed. Good service. Pleasant place to stay."

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024

Woodlands Motels and Apartments
Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
588 Great King Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$138 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (356 reviews)
"Reception was lovely, the room was warm and very quiet"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
Alcala Motel
Alcala Motel
3 out of 5
704 George Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$127 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (271 reviews)
Spacious room
"Lovely room with lots of space"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Alcala Motel
Cable Court Motel
Cable Court Motel
4 out of 5
833 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$131 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (778 reviews)
"I will definitely return highly recommended"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Cable Court Motel
George Street Motel Apartments
George Street Motel Apartments
3 out of 5
575 George Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$139 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (643 reviews)
"Quick to check in. Convenient."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

George Street Motel Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
Baldwin Street

North East Valley

If you're spending some time in North East Valley, Dunedin Botanic Garden and Baldwin Street are top sights worth seeing.

North East Valley
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
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 Toitu Otago Settlers Museum or First Church of Otago.

Dunedin City Centre
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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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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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