Portobello 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$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Larnach Castle Dunedin New Zealand

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Street life

Heritage Highlights Walk

AU$45
per adult
Heritage Highlights Walk
World's Steepest Street

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$90
per adult
Iconic Shore Excursion: 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
Views from Otago Peninsula

Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$209
per adult
Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour
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Our pick of the best Portobello Hotel Deals

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$181 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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)
"Great location and lovely staff. Very clean and up-to-date. Pleasantly surprised at complimentary breakfast. Not happy to pay $15 per night for parking that was not secure"

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$205 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Easy and Central
"Great location / easy with breakfast and restaurant available"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$215 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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! (696 reviews)
"it was clean and nice. TV could have movies preloaded"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free casino shuttle. Popular attractions The Octagon and Ocean Beach Railway are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (469 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$196 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The facility does not have enough parking spaces and we got to know this until we arrived. We had have to park on the street in front of the hotel and had no idea where to offload the luggage. Only after checked in we get the information from the hotel staff. Not a great choice if traveling with ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Beach lodge motel
Beach lodge motel
3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is AU$122 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Octagon and Ocean Beach Railway are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, comfortable bed,Nice cooked breakfast delivered to room"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Beach lodge motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello

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Port Chalmers

You'll enjoy the churches and waterfront in Port Chalmers. You might want to make time for a stop at Port Chalmers Museum or Holy Trinity Church.

Port Chalmers
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Highcliff

When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highcliff
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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Ocean Grove

While Ocean Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tomahak Beach and St. Clair Beach.

Ocean Grove
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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