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.
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
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
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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.
Kenmure
While there might not be top attractions in Kenmure, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
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.
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.
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Edgar Centre
- First Church of Otago
- Brighton Beach
- Tunnel Beach
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Signal Hill
- Otago Museum
- Olveston
- Pineapple Track
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Boulder Beach
- Regent Theatre
- Baldwin Street
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Hocken Library
- Glenfalloch Woodland Garden
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery