South Dunedin 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
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 South Dunedin Hotel Deals

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
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High 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, 2 restaurants, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great central location for walking in city centre. Convenient paid carpark means you can be sure of your vehicle safety."

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The price is AU$171 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Good city hotel, clean and comfortable
"We had a two bedroom apartment, which was clean, well equipped and comfortable. WiFi in the bedroom was slow, better in the lounge. We were near the laundry which was noisy but finished before 10pm. The location was excellent, walking distance to the city centre, but there was some city noise outside ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$194 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free casino shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (849 reviews)
"The only real fault would be you can hear other room doors closing but I will be using Quest either way in the future."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Quest Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
5 out of 5
310 Princes St, Dunedin
The price is AU$217 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
"Very special place. Loved the ambience of the hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Fable Dunedin
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
2.5 out of 5
27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin
The price is AU$112 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (432 reviews)
"Lovely old hotel In great condition Great parking even if your towing or big rig straight of motar way Easy Walk to everywhere bars meals shopping"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around South Dunedin

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Saint Kilda

4/5(85 area reviews)

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Saint Kilda
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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
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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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
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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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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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