Brighton Travel Guide

Dunedin

Popular places to visit

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

The Octagon

4/5(13 reviews)

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

The Octagon
Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

4/5(6 reviews)

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Larnach Castle
St. Clair Beach

St. Clair Beach

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

St. Clair Beach
Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views

Speight's Brewery

4/5(2 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 Botanic Garden featuring a lake or waterhole and a park

Dunedin Botanic Garden

5/5(8 reviews)

Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.

Dunedin Botanic Garden
Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

3.5/5(4 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

Things to do

Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

£1,061
per traveller
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Otago Peninsula: Stunning and Wild

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

£64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

£663
per traveller
2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin
The best of Dunedin walking tour

Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour

£427
per adult
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

£73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

£829
per adult
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene
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Top hotels in Brighton

Brighton Beach Riverside cottage
Brighton Beach Riverside cottage
Dunedin, Otago
Stay at this cottage in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brighton Domain and Ocean View Beach Playground and Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Great
"It was a blessing staying here. The weather was marginal, however if you pop out on the deck, there are tuis, fantails, and black swans popping past. It's a great spot. Thanks."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

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Brighton Beach Riverside cottage
The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home
The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home
Dunedin, Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Brighton Domain and Ocean View Beach Playground and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Very Happ
"We were only there for a short time but a wonderful property with everything we needed. Felt like we were at home. A very special place."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

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The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is £75 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£75
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"good staff clean room"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is £80 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£80
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"great view,big bed,very handy to shopping,casino,restaurants"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is £103 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£103
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (741 reviews)
"Great location fast check in & out"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Beach lodge motel
Beach lodge motel
3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is £64 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£64
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
"Very comfortable, clean, reasonable prices, friendly helpful staff."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Beach lodge motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Brighton

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Ocean View

Travellers come to Ocean View for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Ocean View Domain and Meremere Reserve while you're in town.

Ocean View
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Kenmure

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

Kenmure
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Calton Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Calton Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Tunnel Beach and Edgar Centre.

Calton Hill
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Calversham

Calversham is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Calversham
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St. Clair

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.

St. Clair
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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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