Saint Kilda 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

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
Yellow Eyed Penguin from 1 of 3 viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

AU$177
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
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
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Our pick of the best Saint Kilda Hotel Deals

Beach lodge motel
Beach lodge motel
3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is AU$144 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Octagon and St. Clair Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"I would like to share this property with my friend"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Beach lodge motel
Ocean Beach Hotel
Ocean Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
134 Prince Albert Road; St Kilda, Dunedin
The price is AU$114 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Popular attractions The Octagon and St. Clair Beach are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (308 reviews)
"The motel made our three day stay in Dunedin a great time. Easy access to all three families we visited was a feature. It was also a great haven when we were over visiting"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Ocean Beach Hotel
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
3.5 out of 5
41 Victoria Road, St Kilda, Dunedin
The price is AU$74 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$74
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (420 reviews)
"Self contained units a bit noisy, could hear the people next door"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
ASURE Adrian Motel
ASURE Adrian Motel
4 out of 5
101 Queens Dr, St Kilda, Dunedin, OTA
The price is AU$181 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Octagon and St. Clair Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (58 reviews)
last call for 2024
"Always a great place to stop at, service is great and rooms are great, clean and warm"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

ASURE Adrian Motel
Sunny Little Gem on the Flat
Sunny Little Gem on the Flat
Dunedin
Stay at this vacation home in Dunedin. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions The Octagon and St. Clair Beach are located ...
Great stay
"Perfect spot for watching sport at Edgar Centre"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

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Sunny Little Gem on the Flat
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$162 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (999 reviews)
Good location and staff
"All the staff are gentle and friendly, I stayed for 3days in Dunedin, all were good except the weather but all staff in this hotel gave me a good info and service. It’s close to most monuments around the Octagon where the centre of the city and some facilities. ex) a supermarket and so on. But if ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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Other neighbourhoods around Saint Kilda

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South Dunedin

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

South Dunedin
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Musselburgh

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are a few top places to visit.

Musselburgh
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St. Clair

5/5(52 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.

St. Clair
St. Clair Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town

Lawyers Head

While visiting Lawyers Head, you might make a stop by sights like St. Clair Beach and Otago Peninsula.

Lawyers Head
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Calversham

Calversham is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Calversham
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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

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