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$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
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$141
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

AU$259
per adult
Mainland Peninsula Tour
Tairoa Head Lighthouse - the first built on the South Island of New Zealand.

City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

AU$107
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour

Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

AU$254
per adult
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
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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 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$149
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,010 reviews)
"The staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
Woodlands Motels and Apartments

Woodlands Motels and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
594 Great King St, Dunedin
The price is AU$131 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$131
7 Oct - 8 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! (493 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at Woodlands."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Woodlands Motels and Apartments
Cable Court Motel

Cable Court Motel

4 out of 5
833 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$125 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$125
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (830 reviews)
Economical choice close to the uni
"Close to Otago Uni and many places to eat. Older unit but comfortable. Shower was definitely the low point."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Cable Court Motel
Aurora On George

Aurora On George

4.5 out of 5
678 George Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$164 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$164
20 Oct - 21 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! (384 reviews)
"Wonderful-best motel we’ve stayed at in Dunedin. Interior courtyard is a pleasant surprise"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Aurora On George
755 Regal Court

755 Regal Court

3.5 out of 5
755 George St, Dunedin
The price is AU$132 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$132
13 Oct - 14 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (190 reviews)
"Lovely friendly staff, much better in person than in photos"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

755 Regal Court
Bluestone On George

Bluestone On George

5 out of 5
571 George Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$203 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$203
15 Oct - 16 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! (969 reviews)
"Awesome stay. Thanks"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Bluestone On George
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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
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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.

Belleknowes
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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