Upper Junction Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Junction
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.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
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
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Our pick of the best Upper Junction Hotel Deals
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Beach lodge motel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Junction
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.
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.
Broad Bay
Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.
Port Chalmers
Visitors to Port Chalmers like its churches and waterfront, and Port Chalmers Museum is a sight worth a stop.
Upper Junction Travel Guide
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Larnach Castle
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Brighton Beach
- Otago Museum
- Edgar Centre
- Tunnel Beach
- Otakou Marae
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Olveston
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Boulder Beach
- Pineapple Track
- Baldwin Street
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Signal Hill
- Regent Theatre
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Penguin Place
