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
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

NZ$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
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
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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 9 July to 10 July
NZ$160
9 July - 10 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)
"Good view of the harbor. Very clean room and very good staff"

Reviewed on 24 June 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$157 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$157
4 July - 5 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Staff were very welcoming. Room was tidy and warm."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$225 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$225
12 July - 13 July
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! (949 reviews)
"This was one of the best hotels we stayed at as a family with young kids. The rooms are beautiful and clean and we made a lot of use of the kitchenette. We will definitely suggest this place above all others. Only suggestion would be to have more plant based options for the restaurant."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City Dunedin
The price is NZ$175 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$175
15 July - 16 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
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 8 July to 9 July
NZ$110
8 July - 9 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 15 July to 16 July
NZ$143
15 July - 16 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! (397 reviews)
"Great place to stay ! Very clean room and spacious ,yes a bit outdated but still had everything you needed. Kids loved the fast wifi! Very happy with our stay thank you"

Reviewed on 28 June 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
Learn more about Port Chalmers
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 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.

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.

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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