The Cove Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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Dunedin Town Hall

4/5(85 reviews)

Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

Dunedin Town Hall
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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
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First Church of Otago

4.5/5(60 reviews)

With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.

First Church of Otago

Activities

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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

AU$126
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
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Dunedin Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$21
Per adult
Dunedin Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

AU$23
Per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
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Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

AU$1,585
Per adult
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene
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Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk

AU$519
Per adult
Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk
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Speight Brewery Small Group Guided Tour from Dunedin

AU$33
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speight Brewery Small Group Guided Tour from Dunedin
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Our pick of the best The Cove Hotel Deals

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
2.5 out of 5
27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin
The price is AU$102 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$102
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and First Church of ...
7.4/10 Good! (404 reviews)
"As above"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$164 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
AU$164
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Love the gym"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$170 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$170
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Bed was rather uncomfortable and although we requested for a baby cot, was agreed upon prior and confirmed even at check in, there was done upon check in at about 9pm. We had to wait for a service staff to bring it up much later and she didn't know how to set it up as it was her first time. This ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
5 out of 5
310 Princes St, Dunedin
The price is AU$218 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
AU$218
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
"My room was upgraded upon arrival - and there was a complimentary bottlewine in the room. Staff were friendly and helpful. LOVED the comfortable bed!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Fable Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is AU$130 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$130
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free casino shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)
"Perfect central location to the city. The room was spacious and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and easy deal with, accommodated us with a late check out and held our baggae until our flight out."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Quest Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$173 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$173
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Dunedin work stay
"Central to city with a short walk to the Octagon. Quiet & comfortable. Good breakfast & economical stay."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around The Cove

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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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.

Andersons Bay
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Musselburgh

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Musselburgh
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Macandrew Bay

Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
Otago Museum showing interior views

North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin
Baldwin Street

North East Valley

If you're spending some time in North East Valley, Dunedin Botanic Garden and Baldwin Street are top sights worth seeing.

North East Valley

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