Mornington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mornington
Popular places to visit
University of Otago
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
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.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Activities
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Our pick of the best Mornington Hotel Deals
The Albion Cottage in beautiful colourful garden
"Big issue with induction stove. Spent an hour but the best I could do was a “low” signal. No hot plate activation. The instruction booklet had zero instructions. Online at”smeg” didn’t solve the issue.Has this stove been properly commissioned? Is it locked? Either it is non- functional or lack of ..."
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
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Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
"Arrived to hotel no carpark to unload luggage due to roadworks, so double parked. Also no paid hotel car parking available either. Once inside my Mother who was having difficulty carrying her luggage asked for directions to our room and the staff didn’t even offer to help her with her bags to our ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Beach lodge motel
"Great motel but the owner handed me a $40 fine just as we were packing up as I charged my PHEV car off the plug. $2-3 cost of power but apparently is a safety issue. Paid the fine but it’s not warned about anywhere online or in person. If I had known before hand I would have happily not plugged in. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
"Service was good, room was tidy and clean"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
"Be awear parking i $25 a nigjht It is not clear any where.at the end you will get a bill."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mornington
Calversham
Calversham is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. Clair Beach and Tunnel Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dunedin City Centre
Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Regent Theatre or Grand Casino.
Roslyn
The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon are a few top places to visit.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
Burnside
While Burnside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 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.
