Brighton 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
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Our pick of the best Brighton Hotel Deals
Brighton Beach Riverside cottage
Reviewed on 27 July 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Quest Dunedin
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
Ocean View
Travellers come to Ocean View for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Ocean View Domain and Meremere Reserve while you're in town.
Green Island
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Green Island and surrounding area, you can visit Tunnel Beach and Grand Casino.
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.
Bradford
When in Bradford, you can plan a visit to Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Brighton Travel Guide
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Larnach Castle
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Brighton Beach
- Otago Museum
- Edgar Centre
- Tunnel Beach
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Olveston
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Boulder Beach
- Pineapple Track
- Baldwin Street
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Signal Hill
- Regent Theatre
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Taieri Gorge
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
