Blackhead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A dirt path leading to the ocean with a wooden fence on one side.
A sandy path along a coastal cliff with the ocean in the background.
A beach with large rock formations and waves crashing onto the shore.
A coastal landscape with a large rock arch and rugged cliffs.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, waves, and a clear sky.

Activities

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
First Church, the third iteration of the first Presbyterian church

Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City

NZ$65
per adult
Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

NZ$289
per adult
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion
Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

NZ$21
per traveller
Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour
A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

NZ$175
per adult
A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Dunedin: Small Group City Highlights Tour

Dunedin: Small Group City Highlights Tour

NZ$130
per adult
Dunedin: Small Group City Highlights Tour
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Our pick of the best Blackhead Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$159 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$159
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$167 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$167
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City Dunedin
The price is NZ$169 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$169
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I can not explain from the bottom of heart how excellent the staff were! You were all amazing and will definitely will stay here again. 5 Stars from me X"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$236 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$236
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (967 reviews)
"Nice hotel just a bit expensive for what it is"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St Dunedin
The price is NZ$160 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$160
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely warm clean room and spacious room. Great to have off street secure parking. Good location, close to town centre."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Quest Dunedin
Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

5 out of 5
310 Princes St Dunedin
The price is NZ$191 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$191
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
"Staff very friendly . Rooms modern"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Fable Dunedin
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Our guide on where to stay in Blackhead

Find the best Blackhead areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

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 Grand Casino or The Octagon.

A series of weathered wooden posts in the ocean.

St. Clair

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.

A large, ornate building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Kathleen Anne
Open Photo by Kathleen Anne

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.

South Dunedin

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

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a hillside with buildings.

Saint Kilda

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Blackhead Travel Guide

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