Saint Kilda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saint Kilda
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.
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.
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
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)
Our pick of the best Saint Kilda Hotel Deals
Beach lodge motel
Heat worked. Bed comfortable. kitchen worked for us. Room had hair and dirt in it. In need of remodeling especially the bathroom. It was well priced for our stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
This was a comfortable room in a great location (ensuite cabin). However it would have been nice to know in advance that bath towels weren't provided. This was strange considering bed linen, a hand towel and bath mat was...?
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Ocean Beach Hotel
Clean and comfortable room and great place to explore Dunedin from.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
ASURE Adrian Motel
Room was spotless and everything we needed Staff was great
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Sunny Little Gem on the Flat
Clean, warm and cosy on a quiet street. Great facilities such as washing machine, stove, good oven . Loads of spare towels blankets etc. Can recommend and would stay again. Great contact with the owner.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
The gym is enough to get in a pretty good workout. Views are nice from there. Bathrooms are a little small but the room is nice. The staff was very nice. Walkable to many things. Definitely would stay or recommend to others. Beds were clean. Which is alway a priority for us.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint Kilda
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
Musselburgh
The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are a few top places to visit.
St. Clair
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.
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 St. Clair Beach.
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.
