Wakari Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Wakari
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Roslyn
The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, St. Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin Town Hall are a few top places to visit.
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.
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 First Church of Otago or Grand Casino.
Mornington
While there might not be top attractions in Mornington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
Kenmure
While there might not be top attractions in Kenmure, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Larnach Castle
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Otago Museum
- Brighton Beach
- Edgar Centre
- Olveston
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Boulder Beach
- Otakou Marae
- Signal Hill
- Baldwin Street
- Penguin Place
- Hocken Library