Port Chalmers Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm harbor with several boats docked, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.
A person standing near a large metal sculpture on a grassy hill overlooking a coastal town and a body of water.

Stay near popular Port Chalmers attractions

Port Chalmers Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Port Chalmers Museum in Dunedin. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
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Activities

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
See wild penguins just metres away !

Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

NZ$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

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

NZ$169
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
First Church, the third iteration of the first Presbyterian church

Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City

NZ$65
per adult
Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

NZ$289
per adult
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion
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Our pick of the best Port Chalmers Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$160 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$160
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"n/a"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

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$149 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$149
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is dated but well maintained. The staff were great and helpful. They accommodated my family and I very well. We liked that the hotel offered breakfast too."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$166 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$166
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Best hotel at best price and centrally located to restaurants and malls"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$234 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$234
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (955 reviews)
"Amazing luxurious hotel with a very complete amenities.with dryer and washing machine.Top notch hotel"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

3.5 out of 5
41 Victoria Road Dunedin
The price is NZ$110 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$110
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free casino shuttle. Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (538 reviews)
"Was allowed to park my truck inside the compound by the Lodge. Made it a lot easier than having to park it on the road! Thank you"

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd Dunedin Otago
The price is NZ$143 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$143
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (400 reviews)
"We had a great time there and it was so close to the beach and to the city"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Beach lodge motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Port Chalmers

Find the best Port Chalmers areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Port Chalmers
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A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

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.

A large, ornate building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a clear blue sky.
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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.

A series of weathered wooden posts in the ocean.

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.

South Dunedin

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

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a hillside with buildings.

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.

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