Ocean Grove Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.

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.
Activities

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Our pick of the best Ocean Grove Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Very nice staff and our room was lovely n clean
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Great staff who were all helpful & friendly. Beautiful, clean room with a lovely cosy bed.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Room comfortable. Best bed. Shower over bath not great for an older person. Good location and nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Beach lodge motel
this place was nice but very old buildings. good for one night stay but one bedroom unit not as big. the staff were very nice and friendly. it was clean. shower was old but not bad.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Excellent hotel! We had a one bedroom suite and it was perfect. Lots of room. Liked the bathroom - great shower and nice to have a washer and dryer at our disposal in the room. Very comfortable bed. Great air conditioning too. The restaurant was the best hotel restaurant we’ve ever had. We ate 3 ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Clean room. Good staff.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ocean Grove

Andersons Bay
Though Andersons Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach.

Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.

Vauxhall
When in Vauxhall, you can plan a visit to Edgar Centre and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ravensbourne
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Saint Kilda
Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

