Normanby 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
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Our pick of the best Normanby Hotel Deals
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Clean tidy room, helpful happy staff, great location to walk to Regent Theatre
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Clean well appointed room, when I arrived to store my bags prior to check in the staff kindly let me have my room early at no charge, even though it was 2.5 hours prior to check in. I really appreciated the gesture and the customer service
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Clean room, attentive staff, tasty breakfast. Very helpful with laundry. Provided 2nd luggage holder too!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage
A slice of paradise forgotten, beautiful location lovely host to deal with definitely will be back in the future
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Beach lodge motel
Great place. Quiet area with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Normanby
North East Valley
When in North East Valley, you can plan a visit to Dunedin Botanic Garden and Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Dunedin
Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Broad Bay
Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Port Chalmers
Visitors to Port Chalmers like its churches and waterfront, and Port Chalmers Museum is a sight worth a stop.
Normanby Travel Guide
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Speight's Brewery
- Brighton Beach
- Grand Casino
- Tunnel Beach
- Royal Albatross Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Otago Museum
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Signal Hill
- Edgar Centre
- Baldwin Street
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- Otakou Marae
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Boulder Beach
- Olveston
- Pineapple Track
- Regent Theatre
