Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dunedin which includes heritage elements, a pond and a park
Dunedin City Centre
The Octagon which includes a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage elements
Dunedin City Centre
Otago Settlers Museum showing interior views

Popular places to visit

The Octagon which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral as well as a large group of people

The Octagon

4.5/5(497 reviews)

Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.

The Octagon
Speight\'s Brewery featuring interior views

Speight's Brewery

4.5/5(86 reviews)

Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.

Speight's Brewery
Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

4/5(85 reviews)

Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

Dunedin Town Hall
St. Paul\'s Cathedral showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(87 reviews)

Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.

St. Paul's Cathedral
First Church of Otago featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

First Church of Otago

4.5/5(60 reviews)

With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.

First Church of Otago
Otago Settlers Museum

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

4.5/5(96 reviews)

The extensive collection of interactive displays and intricate scale models bring the fascinating history of the Otago region to life.

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Activities

Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

NZ$2,399
per traveller
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
The best of Dunedin walking tour

Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour

NZ$964
per adult
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

NZ$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

NZ$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

NZ$1,500
per traveller
2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin
Harbour and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

NZ$130
per adult
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
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Our pick of the best Dunedin City Centre Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is NZ$164 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$164
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Nice quiet property with large rooms and friendly staff. They do however need to find staff who can make a bed properly."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is NZ$152 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$152
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is NZ$235 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$235
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (748 reviews)
"Great staff from reception, cleaners and restaurant. We had high tea and selection was tip top. We stayed in a twin bedroom, one queen and two singles. Really needed a quiet stay and I wasn’t disappointed."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is NZ$199 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$199
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Comfortable beds and a warn, clean room. Breakfast was included and it had excellent options, including a separate toaster for gluten-free needs. Thr hotel is close to the centre and was in a quiet area. The building is quite tired as a lot of nz hotels seem to be."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The Chamberson
The Chamberson
4 out of 5
77 Stuart Street, Dunedin, Otago
The price is NZ$206 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$206
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions First Church of Otago and Regent Theatre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

The Chamberson
Quest Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is NZ$149 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$149
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (916 reviews)
"Location is excellent for sport/ shopping/ cafes/ and shopping. Staff were extremely helpful, and caring."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Quest Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around Dunedin City Centre

Olveston showing interior views and shopping

Roslyn

The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, St. Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin Town Hall are a few top places to visit.

Roslyn
Otago Museum showing interior views

North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin
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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.

Mornington
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Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill
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South Dunedin

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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

South Dunedin
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Musselburgh

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are a few top places to visit.

Musselburgh

Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

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