St. Clair Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with wooden posts extending into the ocean at sunset.
A coastal landscape with cliffs and the ocean.
A seagull flying over the ocean with waves crashing on the shore.
A coastal town with a rocky shoreline, waves crashing onto the beach, and a hill with buildings in the background.
A series of weathered wooden posts in the ocean.

Stay near popular St. Clair attractions

St. Clair Golf Club

8.8/10 (6 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Dunedin at St. Clair Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
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Activities

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

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

NZ$152
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

NZ$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Tūhura Otago Museum Gallery Pass

Tūhura Otago Museum International Gallery Pass

NZ$20
per adult
Tūhura Otago Museum International Gallery Pass
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
See wild penguins just metres away !

Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
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Our pick of the best St. Clair Hotel Deals

Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

3.5 out of 5
24 Esplanade Dunedin
The price is NZ$243 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$243
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (827 reviews)
"Great location by the sea. Bit noisy traffic wise during the day but quiet at night. Clean comfortable accommodation. Great having on-site parking."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Hotel St Clair
Esplanade Apartments

Esplanade Apartments

3.5 out of 5
14 Esplanade Dunedin Otago
The price is NZ$243 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$243
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions St. Clair Golf Club and Ocean Beach Railway are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Esplanade Apartments
St Clair Stay – Walk to the Surf - 2 bedrooms

St Clair Stay – Walk to the Surf - 2 bedrooms

Dunedin Otago
The price is NZ$271 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$271
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St. Clair Golf Club and Ocean Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Just to step into our accommodation with the heat pump going was awesome! So lovely and warm with a cold day outside! Cleanliness couldn't be faulted. Proximity to St Clare and the beach, cafes and restaurant just a short walk away was really the icing on the cake! Although all the TV channels was ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

St Clair Stay – Walk to the Surf - 2 bedrooms
St Clair Stay – Walk to the Surf - 1 bedroom

St Clair Stay – Walk to the Surf - 1 bedroom

Dunedin Otago
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St. Clair Golf Club and Ocean Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"This property was lovely, and exactly what I was after. It was spotless, and so close to the beach!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

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St Clair Stay – Walk to the Surf - 1 bedroom
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$148 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$148
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Handy location"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$168 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$168
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 ...
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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Our guide on where to stay in St. Clair

Find the best St. Clair areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about St. Clair
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A historic building with a clock tower and Gothic architecture.

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 The Octagon.

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Corbin Lau
Open Photo by Corbin Lau

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 Speight's Brewery while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a small town, and a body of water.

Portobello

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portobello and surrounding area, you can visit Port Chalmers Museum and Otakou Marae.

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