The Cove Travel Guide

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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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St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(87 reviews)

Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.

St. Paul's Cathedral

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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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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Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

AU$163
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
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Our pick of the best The Cove Hotel Deals

Quest Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is AU$145 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$145
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (788 reviews)
"Noisy but ok"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Quest Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$166 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$166
per night
16 Jun - 17 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! (999 reviews)
"Get's all the basics right, parking is great and the rooms are spacious."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Fable Dunedin
Fable Dunedin
5 out of 5
310 Princes St, Dunedin
The price is AU$217 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$217
per night
17 Jun - 18 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! (340 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel in the city cebter"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Fable Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$203 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$203
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
"Only thing is the air conditioning wasn't ice cold how you usually want it in hotels, but I guess it's Dunedin so not a priority in the cold weather - 10/10 would stay again"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

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$160 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$160
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Paying for parking.We were not informed when booking.Was a budget hotel"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$175 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$175
per night
16 Jun - 17 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! (995 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 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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