Otago Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Otago Peninsula showing tranquil scenes and landscape views
Otago Peninsula showing tranquil scenes and landscape views
Otago Peninsula showing boating and mist or fog
Otago Peninsula showing farmland, land animals and tranquil scenes
Otago Peninsula showing a marina

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Where to stay in Otago Peninsula

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Portobello

While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve.

Portobello
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Ocean Grove

While Ocean Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre.

Ocean Grove
Karetai Track, Otago Peninsula. Easy coastal walk which has awesome views and access to Tomahawk Beach

Highcliff

When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highcliff
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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
Larnach Castle

Broad Bay

Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Broad Bay
Rose garden on the premises of Larnach Castle, on the hills of the Otago Peninsula very close to Dunedin, New Zealand. Entrance fee is only NZD15 and for that you can spend hours admiring the garden, not just roses but plentiful of other rare species of flowers and plants.

Larnachs Castle

Though Larnachs Castle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Boulder Beach.

Larnachs Castle
Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge

4 out of 5
145 Camp Road Dunedin
The price is AU$144 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$144
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (579 reviews)
Superb experience all around- kindest and most helpful staff (Barbara at check-in was fantastic!), gorgeous room with breathtaking views, spectacular gardens, excellent tour with Carol at the castle, most delicious made-to-order and buffet breakfast! We loved it so much we didn’t want to leave! Highly ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Larnach Lodge
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City Otago
The price is AU$144 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$144
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Fletcher House and Larnach Castle are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
The location was beautiful and the house was charmingly quirky

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street Dunedin
The price is AU$158 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$158
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Fletcher House and Larnach Castle are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
The location was beautiful and the house was charmingly quirky

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Harbour Studio (Dunedin)

Harbour Studio (Dunedin)

Dunedin Area Dunedin
Stay at this condo in Dunedin. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Dunedin Railways are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
The view was great - we even watched a firework show across the water in Dunedin

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Harbour Studio (Dunedin)
Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd

Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd

Dunedin Otago
Stay at this apartment in Dunedin. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Chisholm Park Golf Club are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
We had to get in touch with the host as directions and entry details did not come through . There was a large crack in the bathroom sink and the carpet by the bathroom door was very wet . Barring these comments a good apartment.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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