Tainui 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.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Activities
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
天际线 private Dunedin City &Peninsula Scenery Day Tour (up to 8)
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Other neighbourhoods around Tainui
Lawyers Head
While visiting Lawyers Head, you might make a stop by sights like St. Clair Beach and Tomahak Beach.
Musselburgh
The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are a few top places to visit.
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 Tomahak Beach.
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.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
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.
- Chisholm Park Golf Club
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Larnach Castle
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Edgar Centre
- Brighton Beach
- Tunnel Beach
- Signal Hill
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Otago Museum
- Otakou Marae
- Olveston
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Pineapple Track
- Regent Theatre
- Penguin Place
- Baldwin Street
- Hocken Library