Leith Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Leith Valley
Popular places to visit
University of Otago
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
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.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Activities
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Leith Valley Hotel Deals
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Very nice staff and our room was lovely n clean
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Great staff who were all helpful & friendly. Beautiful, clean room with a lovely cosy bed.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Room comfortable. Best bed. Shower over bath not great for an older person. Good location and nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Beach lodge motel
this place was nice but very old buildings. good for one night stay but one bedroom unit not as big. the staff were very nice and friendly. it was clean. shower was old but not bad.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Excellent hotel! We had a one bedroom suite and it was perfect. Lots of room. Liked the bathroom - great shower and nice to have a washer and dryer at our disposal in the room. Very comfortable bed. Great air conditioning too. The restaurant was the best hotel restaurant we’ve ever had. We ate 3 ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Clean room. Good staff.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leith Valley
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.
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.
Roslyn
The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon are a few top places to visit.
Dunedin City Centre
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 Regent Theatre or Grand Casino.
Belleknowes
While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
Bradford
When in Bradford, you can plan a visit to Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
