South Dunedin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular South Dunedin attractions

Edgar Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)
Catch an event at Edgar Centre during your trip to Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
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Activities

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
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

AU$108
per adult
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
Tūhura Otago Museum Gallery Pass

Tūhura Otago Museum Gallery Pass

AU$17
per adult
Tūhura Otago Museum Gallery Pass
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

AU$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
First Church, the third iteration of the first Presbyterian church

Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City

AU$54
per adult
Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

AU$221
per adult
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
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Our pick of the best South Dunedin Hotel Deals

555 Motel Dunedin

555 Motel Dunedin

3 out of 5
555 Andersons Bay Road Dunedin
The price is AU$113 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$113
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free casino shuttle and room service. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Ocean Beach Railway ...
555 Motel Dunedin
Sleek Suite by the Sand (2-bedroom)

Sleek Suite by the Sand (2-bedroom)

Dunedin Otago
The price is AU$243 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$243
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Ocean Beach Railway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"A great host. The property was well maintained and clean. We have no hesitation to rebook and staying here again. Thank you."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Sleek Suite by the Sand (2-bedroom)
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
The price is AU$133 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$133
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly Staff"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
The price is AU$136 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$136
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious quiet room, great breakfast in the morning"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street Dunedin
The price is AU$181 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$181
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City Dunedin
The price is AU$146 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$146
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
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Our guide on where to stay in South Dunedin

Find the best South Dunedin areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

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.

A series of weathered wooden posts in the ocean.

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.

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Corbin Lau
Open Photo by Corbin Lau

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.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a hillside with buildings.

Saint Kilda

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a small town, and a body of water.

Portobello

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portobello and surrounding area, you can visit Port Chalmers Museum and Glenfalloch Gardens.

South Dunedin Travel Guide

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