Portobello Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portobello
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.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Activities
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Our pick of the best Portobello Hotel Deals
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Clean rooms, very big. Could do with a toaster for making your own breakfast maybe. Dryer wasn’t the best for drying clothes, so it was a bit expensive and the clothes were still not dry.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Nice room, nice restaurant, and very good location.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Beach lodge motel
Convenient location, in the middle between the city and otago peninsula, 1 min drive to the beach, easy to get a spot for the southern lights
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
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Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Off season so very quiet
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
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
Visitors to Port Chalmers like its churches and waterfront, and Port Chalmers Museum is a sight worth a stop.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Forsyth Barr Stadium and Dunedin Botanic Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
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 Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.
