Guidebook for Dunedin
Essentials
FreshChoice Roslyn
279 HighgateClosest Supermarket
New World Centre City
133 Great King StCentral City Supermarket
Arts & Culture
Olveston Historic Home
42 Royal TerraceHistoric Dunedin Home
Dunedin Railway Station
Architecture
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
31 Queens GardensHistory specific to Otago area
The Otago Museum shares the natural, cultural and scientific stories of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
42 locals recommend
Otago
The Otago Museum shares the natural, cultural and scientific stories of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
Everything Else
Dunedin Public Hospital station
Hospital
University of Otago
362 Leith StArchitecture
Otago Farmers Market
27 Anzac AveLocal market - Saturday only
Hell Pizza Dunedin North
703 Great King St NHome Delivery pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Pequeno
50 Princes StQuiet little bar hidden in an alley. Great atmosphere.
Albar
135 Stuart StFriendly relaxed bar
Look over the harbour, hills and ocean when you dine or visit Luna for a drink. With commanding views of the Dunedin, Luna is a great place to appreciate the beauty of our city.
41 locals recommend
Luna Bar and Restaurant
314 HighgateLook over the harbour, hills and ocean when you dine or visit Luna for a drink. With commanding views of the Dunedin, Luna is a great place to appreciate the beauty of our city.
Toast has developed a long standing reputation for quality cocktails, local DJs and in general some top notch bartending.
Toast Bar
59 Princes StToast has developed a long standing reputation for quality cocktails, local DJs and in general some top notch bartending.
Dog With Two Tails Cafe & Bar
25 Moray PlRelaxed city bar
If you are looking for a laid back place to get a true craft beer experience or you appreciate and have a passion for a quality drink, then the Inch Bar is a must visit.
19 locals recommend
Inch Bar
8 Bank StIf you are looking for a laid back place to get a true craft beer experience or you appreciate and have a passion for a quality drink, then the Inch Bar is a must visit.
Food Scene
A relaxed eatery located on the harbour front. Ever-changing menu with an emphasis on seafood, but also showcases a wide range of local produce and beverages.
30 locals recommend
Plato
2 Birch StA relaxed eatery located on the harbour front. Ever-changing menu with an emphasis on seafood, but also showcases a wide range of local produce and beverages.
No 7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen RdGreat atmosphere and food. Café by day, restaurant in the evening.
Jizo Japanese Restaurant
56 Princes Stgreat Japanese!
fine espresso | regional food | wood fired pizza | craft beer
Dunedin's newest destination cafe situated in the heart of the Warehouse Precinct.
36 locals recommend
Vogel St Kitchen
76 Vogel Stfine espresso | regional food | wood fired pizza | craft beer
Dunedin's newest destination cafe situated in the heart of the Warehouse Precinct.
Italian style restaurant with a wide range of pasta dishes and pizzas ranging from traditional Tuscan favourites to innovative new combinations.
33 locals recommend
Etrusco at the Savoy
8 Moray PlItalian style restaurant with a wide range of pasta dishes and pizzas ranging from traditional Tuscan favourites to innovative new combinations.
A real hot spot for Thai food in the heart of Dunedin, Thai Hanoi offers causal dining in a warm relaxed interior.
9 locals recommend
Thai Hanoi
24 Moray PlA real hot spot for Thai food in the heart of Dunedin, Thai Hanoi offers causal dining in a warm relaxed interior.
I'd definitely recommend Saigon Van. Delicious food. The set menu for two is especially good.
Saigon Van Vietnamese Cuisine
66 St Andrew StI'd definitely recommend Saigon Van. Delicious food. The set menu for two is especially good.
Best Cafe is iconic in Dunedin and even globally, Best Cafe has been featured on Lonely Planet and is also regular destination point for high profile people. The best fish n chips in Dunedin!
9 locals recommend
Best Cafe
30 Stuart StBest Cafe is iconic in Dunedin and even globally, Best Cafe has been featured on Lonely Planet and is also regular destination point for high profile people. The best fish n chips in Dunedin!
Reasonably priced, generously portioned, wonderful flavours and great ambience. The kebab meat has a delicious smoky flavour and they have an authentic wood fired oven.
Sila Turkish Cafe, Restaurant & Takeaway
17 St Andrew StReasonably priced, generously portioned, wonderful flavours and great ambience. The kebab meat has a delicious smoky flavour and they have an authentic wood fired oven.
Velvet Burger
375 George StBurgers
SpiritHouse Dunedin
8 EsplanadeThai food - great views of the ocean and beach
Stuart St Mac's Brew Bar
12 The OctagonGreat atmosphere, food and beer
Great place to stop for lunch or dinner if you are looking around the peninsula.
10 locals recommend
1908 Cafe Restaurant
7 Harington Point RdGreat place to stop for lunch or dinner if you are looking around the peninsula.
Taking inspiration from traditional Malaysian Hawker food, Madam serves up big, fresh flavours in a vibrant, fun & modern setting
9 locals recommend
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115 Stuart StreetTaking inspiration from traditional Malaysian Hawker food, Madam serves up big, fresh flavours in a vibrant, fun & modern setting
Fleurs Place a restaurant, cafe and bar right on the waterfront at the old jetty. Our specialty is fresh fish straight from Moeraki Bay fishing boats.
23 locals recommend
Fleurs Place
169 Haven StFleurs Place a restaurant, cafe and bar right on the waterfront at the old jetty. Our specialty is fresh fish straight from Moeraki Bay fishing boats.
We source most of our ingredients locally and also use our neighbours at the Otago Farmers Market, Evansdale Cheese, Cairnmuir Central Otago olive oil & fresh fruit & vegetables.
9 locals recommend
IRONIC
9 Anzac AveWe source most of our ingredients locally and also use our neighbours at the Otago Farmers Market, Evansdale Cheese, Cairnmuir Central Otago olive oil & fresh fruit & vegetables.
Inspired by the 1970s, Modaks is kitted out in a cool granny style. There are excellent vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available and the coffee is made from superb Coffee Supreme beans.
10 locals recommend
Modaks Espresso
337-339 George StInspired by the 1970s, Modaks is kitted out in a cool granny style. There are excellent vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available and the coffee is made from superb Coffee Supreme beans.
Kamome Japanese Cafe and Bar
HighgateGreat Japanese, reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
Ross Creek Reservoir Forest Walk
Bush walk through native forest
Speight's Brewery
200 Rattray StTour the Brewery, also great resturant
Cadbury World Dunedin
280 Cumberland StTour the factory
Baldwin Street
Baldwin StreetSteepest street in the world!
Sandfly Bay
Great walk and beautiful beach and coastline
Tunnel Beach has been called the most romantic spot in Dunedin.
http://www.dunedinnz.com/visit/see-and-do/outdoor-sport/walks/tunnel-beach
12 locals recommend
Tunnel Beach Track
Tunnel Beach TrackTunnel Beach has been called the most romantic spot in Dunedin.
http://www.dunedinnz.com/visit/see-and-do/outdoor-sport/walks/tunnel-beach
Royal Albatross Centre
1259 Harington Point RdGreat views and the Albatross
Larnach Castle
145 Camp RdBeautiful gardens and New Zealand's only castle
St Clair Beach
Great beach and cafes/bars. Also heated Salt Water pools
About an hour drive north of Dunedin. Amazing beach with large round boulders scattered along it.
Moeraki Boulders Rd
Moeraki Boulders RoadAbout an hour drive north of Dunedin. Amazing beach with large round boulders scattered along it.
The Garden is NZ's first botanic garden & holds the status of Garden of International Significance. It has hill views from sunny lawns, more than 6,800 plant species & the song of wild native birds.
60 locals recommend
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Great King Street NorthThe Garden is NZ's first botanic garden & holds the status of Garden of International Significance. It has hill views from sunny lawns, more than 6,800 plant species & the song of wild native birds.