North Dunedin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Otago Museum showing interior views
Otago Museum featuring a park
Otago Museum
Otago Museum featuring interior views
Otago Museum featuring interior views

Popular places to visit

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
Otago Museum

Otago Museum

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Find prehistoric fossils and ancient statues. Learn all about the enthralling cultural and physical history of New Zealand.

Otago Museum
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
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
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
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 Dunedin New Zealand

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

AU$42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
World's Steepest Street

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

AU$87
per adult
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Olveston Hall

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

AU$23
per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

AU$139
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
From Port Chalmers: City, Sights & Larnach Castle

From Port Chalmers: Small Group Castle, Coast & City Tour

AU$210
per adult
From Port Chalmers: Small Group Castle, Coast & City Tour
Tairoa Head Lighthouse - the first built on the South Island of New Zealand.

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

AU$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best North Dunedin Hotel Deals

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4 out of 5
30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin
The price is AU$149 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$149
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean Room; Accommodating Staff; Convenient Location"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
Cable Court Motel

Cable Court Motel

4 out of 5
833 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$134 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$134
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (837 reviews)
"Queenstown"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Cable Court Motel
Woodlands Motels and Apartments

Woodlands Motels and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
594 Great King St, Dunedin
The price is AU$126 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$126
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at Woodlands."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Woodlands Motels and Apartments
Aurora On George

Aurora On George

4.5 out of 5
678 George Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$169 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$169
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star spa motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (385 reviews)
"Warm welcome on arrival. Comfortable room with everything required for a 2 night visit. Walking distance to town and local shops. Convenient parking. Great water pressure in the shower. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Aurora On George
Bluestone On George

Bluestone On George

5 out of 5
571 George Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$206 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$206
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (970 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to downtown malls, restaurants, and the iconic train station. Rooms are large, immaculately clean, and had everything you could need including in-room laundry and jacuzzi. All this for a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Bluestone On George
Dunedin Motel and Villas

Dunedin Motel and Villas

4.5 out of 5
624 George Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$152 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$152
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
"Well set up"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Dunedin Motel and Villas
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Other neighbourhoods around North Dunedin

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Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill
Olveston showing shopping and interior views

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.

Roslyn
Dunedin which includes heritage elements, a pond and a park

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 Grand Casino or The Octagon.

Dunedin City Centre
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
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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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Bradford

When in Bradford, you can plan a visit to Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bradford

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