Otago Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Otago Peninsula
Where to stay in Otago Peninsula
Portobello
While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ocean Grove
While Ocean Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tomahak Beach and St. Clair Beach.
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.
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.
Larnach Lodge
Really fun to stay at a castle! Ok, not actually in the castle but on the grounds. Staff were excellent and the supper in the castle dining room was lovely.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Neat property, great library, wonderful location to penguins and albatross centers. Fortunately for me my son is skilled at building fires and chopping wood which kept us warm.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Harbour Studio (Dunedin)
Stunning location Some A/C running all night kept us awake. Turns out it did not belong to the unit but upstairs Right outside window
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Neat property, great library, wonderful location to penguins and albatross centers. Fortunately for me my son is skilled at building fires and chopping wood which kept us warm.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Harbour Studio (Dunedin)
Stunning location Some A/C running all night kept us awake. Turns out it did not belong to the unit but upstairs Right outside window
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd
This place was very cute and clean and had the view of the harbor. Unfortunately, the street leading to driveway is a steep turn and was damaging the fenders and undercarriage of my uber driver cars. Several times I had to get out at the bottom and walk up (about a 4 minute walk up)when they refused ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2025
Popular places to visit
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
Royal Albatross Centre
Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.
Otakou Marae
You can learn about the history of Otakou with a visit to Otakou Marae. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Penguin Place
Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.
Tomahak Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Tomahak Beach during your travels in Ocean Grove? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
- Larnach Castle
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Otakou Marae
- Boulder Beach
- Penguin Place
- Historic Fort Taiaroa
- Glenfalloch Woodland Garden
- Lighthouse
- Glenfalloch Gardens
- NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium
- The Fletcher House
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Brighton Beach
- Otago Museum
- Edgar Centre
- Tunnel Beach
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Olveston
