Portobello Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(87 reviews)

Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Activities

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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

AU$126
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
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Dunedin Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$21
Per adult
Dunedin Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

AU$23
Per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
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Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

AU$1,585
Per adult
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene
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Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk

AU$519
Per adult
Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk
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Speight Brewery Small Group Guided Tour from Dunedin

AU$33
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speight Brewery Small Group Guided Tour from Dunedin
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Our pick of the best Portobello Hotel Deals

Quest Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is AU$156 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$156
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free casino shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (788 reviews)
"Noisy but ok"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Quest Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$175 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
AU$175
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Handy to city centre. Clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
AU$166
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"What a great place to stay - loved our 2 nights Thank you team!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Fable Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
5 out of 5
310 Princes St, Dunedin
The price is AU$212 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$212
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
"Excellent property to stay at. Clean, new, well appointed. Lovely staff. Great bar. Close to town. Good value for money"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Fable Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The price is AU$160 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
AU$160
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Paying for parking.We were not informed when booking.Was a budget hotel"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$202 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
AU$202
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (550 reviews)
Impressed. The place to stay in Dunedin
"Excellent stay. An upgrade (I’d asked for the possibility of a room with a bath) was much appreciated. Room and bathroom size excellent. Bed and Pillows excellent, room service excellent, and staff all excellent. Hotel atmosphere is understated luxury and location right in the CBD ideal. One of the ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello

Larnach Castle which includes street scenes and château or palace

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.

Broad Bay
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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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Macandrew Bay

Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
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
Baldwin Street

North East Valley

If you're spending some time in North East Valley, Dunedin Botanic Garden and Baldwin Street are top sights worth seeing.

North East Valley
Otago Museum showing interior views

North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin

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