Harington Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Visited rare and almost extinct Yellow Eyed Penguins. Unlike the same other species of penguins, the Yellow-eyed are shy and rarely go out in the open in daytimes. The shelter provide medical treatment and protected breeding grounds for the birds.
Visited rare and almost extinct Yellow Eyed Penguins. Unlike the same other species of penguins, the Yellow-eyed are shy and rarely go out in the open in daytimes. The shelter provide medical treatment and protected breeding grounds for the birds.
A secluded beach, on site to the Penguin Place settlement. Here, besides the penguin you will also find seals and sea-lions. Picture was taken on a lovely hot day in summer of February 2016
Lovely blue little penguins returning to their home at night. I joined a tour offered by the Royal Albatross Centre. - January 2017
Royal Albatross Centre

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$183 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$183
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,004 reviews)
Everything was as expected. I enjoyed my stay and the staff amazing. Only downside was the roads works at night

Reviewed on 17 Feb 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$194 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$194
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff, excellent space in our room and very central area to stay

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$181 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$181
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean room. Great location. Loved the view Great sunrise captured this morning

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
315 George Street Dunedin
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)
Spacious, clean and modern.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
755 Regal Court

755 Regal Court

3.5 out of 5
755 George St Dunedin
Stay at this aparthotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (206 reviews)
Beds were comfortable but pillows were not. I suggest you bring your own pillow if you can! Room was tidy, but there were no tea towels. Staff weren't the friendliest. Overall ok.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

755 Regal Court
Woodlands Motels and Apartments

Woodlands Motels and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
594 Great King St Dunedin
Stay at this aparthotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (520 reviews)
The condition of the room is really poor, very old and run down. Staff very helpful and friendly. Location is handy.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Woodlands Motels and Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Royal Albatross Centre showing mist or fog, rugged coastline and a gorge or canyon

Royal Albatross Centre

4.5/5(135 reviews)

Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.

Royal Albatross Centre
This piece of land on the Otago Peninsula was made into a reserve in the 1980's, to make sure it would always be protected for the Yellow Eyed Penguins. It is a self-funded conservation project that provides for the birds that make it their home - the nests are provided and their habitat is maintained and restored, there is a research program and a hospital for injured or sick birds. The tour takes you to the opposite coast where you can see the penguins come into shore and learn about their strange ways. We saw yellow eyed penguins, little blues and also fur seals. The yellow eyed penguins are endangered, because their juvenile survival rate is incredibly low, and they aren't prolific breeders. Tama, our guide, was funny and entertaining and the whole trip was well worth the $52/pp cost!

Penguin Place

4.5/5(63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Penguin Place

Historic Fort Taiaroa

Learn about the local history of Harington Point when you spend time at Historic Fort Taiaroa. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Historic Fort Taiaroa

Activities

Bullers Albatross

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

NZ$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Larnach Castle Dunedin New Zealand

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
92% 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$144
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
World's Steepest Street

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

NZ$99
per adult
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

NZ$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

NZ$255
per adult
Mainland Peninsula Tour
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Cities near Harington Point

Awesome beach on the Otago coast, land is eroded by the sea in a nice way.

Aramoana

Dunedin showing interior views and a church or cathedral

Otakou