North Dunedin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Dunedin
Popular places to visit
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Otago Museum
Find prehistoric fossils and ancient statues. Learn all about the enthralling cultural and physical history of New Zealand.
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Activities
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
Our pick of the best North Dunedin Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around North Dunedin
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Dunedin City Centre
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.
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.
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.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Otago Museum
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Edgar Centre
- First Church of Otago
- Brighton Beach
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Signal Hill
- Olveston
- Boulder Beach
- Regent Theatre
- Otakou Marae
- Baldwin Street
- Penguin Place