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.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
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 Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Activities
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion
Minibus Tales of True Crime in Victorian Dunedin
Our pick of the best Brighton Hotel Deals
The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home
The house was lovely, location perfect and presented clean and stocked well with appliances and essentials in the pantry. The only issue was the gutters and spouting-we had a bit of rain and many are blocked and growing weeds. Ie in some places the water was overflowing g like waterfalls. Also we ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Seabreeze Cottage, by the ocean in Brighton, Otago
Had a great time. Wonderful location. Very tidy and great communication from Janet
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Brighton Beach Riverside cottage
Great spot, cute cottage very well equipped, fresh and neat. We really enjoyed staying there.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Good sized rooms, fridge was old and noisy. Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Clean room and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
This was our fourth stay in six weeks. Buffet breakfast is a must and plenty of meal options for lunch and dinner from Parcels restaurant. Overall fantastic service.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
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.
Corstorphine
When in Corstorphine, you can plan a visit to Tunnel Beach and St. Clair Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Calversham
Calversham is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
