Guidebook for Dunedin
Parks & Nature
Taiaroa Head
The largest birds of flight nest here and are a sight to behold.
One of Dunedin's many remote but spectacular beaches, The Pyramids is great for hikers, those with an interest in rock formations, wild beaches and wildlife. It's a hidden gem.
The Pyramids
One of Dunedin's many remote but spectacular beaches, The Pyramids is great for hikers, those with an interest in rock formations, wild beaches and wildlife. It's a hidden gem.
For fine views over the city and pacific for fit walkers and day hikers. See the basalt Organ Pipes and enjoy some flora and fauna indigenous to the region, and begin at Bethune's Gully in North East Valley.
16 locals recommend
Mount Cargill Lookout
Cowan RoadFor fine views over the city and pacific for fit walkers and day hikers. See the basalt Organ Pipes and enjoy some flora and fauna indigenous to the region, and begin at Bethune's Gully in North East Valley.
Easy grade hiking and day walking path with easy urban access.
6 locals recommend
Pineapple Flagstaff Walk Track
Easy grade hiking and day walking path with easy urban access.
St Clair and St Kilda are fine surf beaches for brisk strolls and summer swims.
61 locals recommend
St Clair Beach
St Clair and St Kilda are fine surf beaches for brisk strolls and summer swims.
A day trip by car to Lake Waihola is great for family outings. The views are great and there are cafes and walkways. It's a hidden secret.
Lake Waihola
A day trip by car to Lake Waihola is great for family outings. The views are great and there are cafes and walkways. It's a hidden secret.
Food Scene
Otago Farmers Market
27 Anzac AveIt's vibrant, innovative and has a fun buzz
Atmospheric historic restaurant and pub, overlooking the port, with specialties in local seafood and fine beers.
23 locals recommend
Careys Bay Historic Hotel
Atmospheric historic restaurant and pub, overlooking the port, with specialties in local seafood and fine beers.
Plain and value local eatery, atmospheric and friendly, with a specialism in seafood. Always good.
8 locals recommend
The Galley Cafe & Bar
36 George StPlain and value local eatery, atmospheric and friendly, with a specialism in seafood. Always good.
Reliable restaurant opposite the Rialto and reliable for Thai food staples and some Vietnamese wonders.
9 locals recommend
Thai Hanoi
24 Moray PlReliable restaurant opposite the Rialto and reliable for Thai food staples and some Vietnamese wonders.
Arguably the best restaurant in all New Zealand and certainly a unique dining experience in a homely, bespoke, maritime restaurant. The seafood can't be matched.
23 locals recommend
Fleurs Place
169 Haven StArguably the best restaurant in all New Zealand and certainly a unique dining experience in a homely, bespoke, maritime restaurant. The seafood can't be matched.
Beer is made here but this is also a fine brunch and dinner venue for fresh NZ produce!
35 locals recommend
Emerson's Brewery
70 Anzac AveBeer is made here but this is also a fine brunch and dinner venue for fresh NZ produce!
Coffee, brunch or dinner - this is a fine place to go, and has an ever-changing menu of fresh food items, though at the middle-upper range. Quality is consistent.
48 locals recommend
No 7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen RdCoffee, brunch or dinner - this is a fine place to go, and has an ever-changing menu of fresh food items, though at the middle-upper range. Quality is consistent.
Sightseeing
Signal Hill Lookout
Signal Hill RoadSpectacular views over the city and pacrific
Beachside walks and mole or spit, at the spectacular entrance of Otago Harbour. A fine walk, with two sandy beaches, and a great place to see the rare Hokers' Sealions.
18 locals recommend
Aramoana
Beachside walks and mole or spit, at the spectacular entrance of Otago Harbour. A fine walk, with two sandy beaches, and a great place to see the rare Hokers' Sealions.
Social, local and family historians will love NZ's only 'castle', a local monument with fine gardens and great gardens.
91 locals recommend
Larnach Castle
145 Camp RdSocial, local and family historians will love NZ's only 'castle', a local monument with fine gardens and great gardens.
Historic beach town with a store, and many sights and sites of interest nearby. It's secluded and scenic.
8 locals recommend
Karitane
Historic beach town with a store, and many sights and sites of interest nearby. It's secluded and scenic.
Arts & Culture
Dunedin Railway Station
Gallery, restaurant, transport hub, iconic architecture
Historical home of a wealthy family in early Dunedin. This is a vibrant museum and there are regular tours.
45 locals recommend
Olveston Historic Home
42 Royal TerraceHistorical home of a wealthy family in early Dunedin. This is a vibrant museum and there are regular tours.
A fine building and a wonderful collection of local and international artists. The lovely Nova restaurant is beside.
53 locals recommend
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
A fine building and a wonderful collection of local and international artists. The lovely Nova restaurant is beside.
Dunedin Gasworks Museum
20 Braemar StA history of one of Dunedin's foremost industries.
There's always a show in town and usually at the Regent. Check it out!
13 locals recommend
Regent Theatre
There's always a show in town and usually at the Regent. Check it out!
Essentials
Four Square Port Chalmers
63 George StClosest store for all grocery items
Countdown Dunedin Central
309 Cumberland StBest value supermarket within the vicinity
New World Gardens
6 Opoho RdWide range of quality groceries, near botanic gardens
Getting Around
Bus Number 13 or 13A runs regularly from our front gate to the stadium, the university, the city.
10 locals recommend
Port Chalmers
Bus Number 13 or 13A runs regularly from our front gate to the stadium, the university, the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant and bar in vibrant St Clair and one of the places to be!
64 locals recommend
Starfish Cafe & Bar
240 Forbury RdRestaurant and bar in vibrant St Clair and one of the places to be!