Dunedin City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dunedin which includes heritage elements, a pond and a park
Dunedin City Centre
The Octagon which includes a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage elements
Dunedin City Centre
Otago Settlers Museum showing interior views

Popular places to visit

The Octagon which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral as well as a large group of people

The Octagon

4.5/5(497 reviews)

Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.

The Octagon
Speight\'s Brewery featuring interior views

Speight's Brewery

4.5/5(86 reviews)

Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.

Speight's Brewery
Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

4/5(85 reviews)

Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

Dunedin Town Hall
St. Paul\'s Cathedral showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(87 reviews)

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.

St. Paul's Cathedral
First Church of Otago featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

First Church of Otago

4.5/5(60 reviews)

With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.

First Church of Otago
Dunedin Railways

Dunedin Railways

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Dunedin Railways during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Dunedin Railways

Activities

Otago Peninsula: Stunning and Wild

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

NZ$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

NZ$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

NZ$2,399
per traveller
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

NZ$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

NZ$1,500
per traveller
2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin
The best of Dunedin walking tour

Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour

NZ$974
per adult
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Dunedin City Centre Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is NZ$153 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$153
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful, spacious, clean rooms. Very comfortable for our stay. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is NZ$150 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$150
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Easy walk to the shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is NZ$231 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$231
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (768 reviews)
"Recommend for families"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is NZ$162 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$162
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (921 reviews)
"Friendly staff and very comfortable beds"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Quest Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The price is NZ$189 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$189
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great central location, close and walkable to the hospital, octagon and food. 24/7 desk makes check in and out easy. Hotel a little old decor style but room clean and comfy. Not all rooms have a bath so request when booking if you want one."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
The Chamberson

The Chamberson

4 out of 5
77 Stuart Street, Dunedin, Otago
The price is NZ$216 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$216
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions First Church of Otago and Regent Theatre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)
"Great location, tidy/modern rooms, toilet seat was wonky but everything else was mint 😊"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

The Chamberson
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Other neighbourhoods around Dunedin City Centre

Olveston showing shopping and interior views

Roslyn

The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, St. Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin Town Hall are a few top places to visit.

Roslyn
Otago Museum showing interior views

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.

North Dunedin
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Mornington

While there might not be top attractions in Mornington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.

Mornington
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Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill
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Belleknowes

While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.

Belleknowes
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South Dunedin

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

South Dunedin

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