Portobello Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
First Church of Otago
With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.
Activities
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene
Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk
Speight Brewery Small Group Guided Tour from Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
Broad Bay
Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
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.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Opoho
When in Opoho, you can plan a visit to Dunedin Botanic Garden and Baldwin Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre.