Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dunedin which includes heritage elements, a pond and a park
Dunedin City Centre
The Octagon which includes a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage elements
Dunedin City Centre
Otago Settlers Museum showing interior views

Popular places to visit

The Octagon which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral as well as a large group of people

The Octagon

Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.

The Octagon
Speight\'s Brewery featuring interior views

Speight's Brewery

Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.

Speight's Brewery
Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

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

Dunedin Town Hall
St. Paul\'s Cathedral showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

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
First Church of Otago featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

First Church of Otago

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
Dunedin Railways

Dunedin Railways

Enjoy an outing to Dunedin Railways during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Dunedin Railways

Activities

Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

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

AU$205
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula: Stunning and Wild

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

AU$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

AU$151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin

AU$1,368
per traveller
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin
Experience Dunedin Private Tours

7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people

AU$1,368
per traveller
7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people
Railway Station garden

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

AU$217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views
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Our pick of the best Dunedin City Centre Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$142 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$142
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Was good and clean only downside is not enough free parking"

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$127 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$127
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location near the central city & the room was clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is AU$203 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$203
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (772 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent quality and probably one of the top 2 hotels in Dunedin. Very convenient car parking building right opposite the hotel and it's about a 10min walk to The Octagon for bars, restaurants and cafes. Shopping on George Street is another 3 min walk. The reception staff were polite ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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$171 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$171
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Not too bad"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is AU$135 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$135
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (923 reviews)
"Great apartment especially if you need to be close to town"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Quest Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The price is AU$158 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$158
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great location
"Great stay and perfect location for me on work trip"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around Dunedin City Centre

Olveston showing shopping and interior views

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.

Roslyn
Otago Museum showing interior views

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.

North Dunedin
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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.

Mornington
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Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill
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Belleknowes

While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.

Belleknowes
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South Dunedin

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

South Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

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