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
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion
Our pick of the best Brighton Hotel Deals
The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home
We were only there for a short time but a wonderful property with everything we needed. Felt like we were at home. A very special place.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Brilliant room. spotlessly clean and well presented. Special shout to Brad at reception, who lent me a cell phone charger in the night when I realised I'd forgotten mine.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
There are two same name hotel in the city centre and only 800m distances, the room is spacious! The stuff is professional, parking outside need extra payment but safe
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Good room but walls super thin could hear everything from next door.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on 8 Nov 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.
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.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
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
