Portobello Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portobello
Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Activities
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
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 Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Tomahak Beach and St. Clair Beach.
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.
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.
Andersons Bay
Though Andersons Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edgar Centre and Tomahak Beach.
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Larnach Castle
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Brighton Beach
- Otago Museum
- Edgar Centre
- Otakou Marae
- Olveston
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Boulder Beach
- Baldwin Street
- Signal Hill
- Regent Theatre