The Cove Travel 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.
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.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.
Activities
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene
Dunedin Adventure: Family Heritage & Nature Walk
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Speight Brewery Small Group Guided Tour from Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around The Cove
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.
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.
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.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North Dunedin
Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.
North East Valley
If you're spending some time in North East Valley, Dunedin Botanic Garden and Baldwin Street are top sights worth seeing.
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Grand Casino
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Otago Peninsula
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Speight's Brewery
- Brighton Beach
- Edgar Centre
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Penguin Place
- Otago Museum
- Baldwin Street
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Regent Theatre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Dunedin Railways
- Signal Hill
- Otago Golf Club
- Tunnel Beach
- Otakou Marae
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Olveston
- Pineapple Track
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame