Musselburgh 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

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

The Octagon
St. Clair Beach

St. Clair Beach

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

St. Clair Beach
Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

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

Larnach Castle
Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views

Speight's Brewery

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

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

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

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
Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

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

£99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

£99
per adult
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

£1,056
per traveller
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

£73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Harbour and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

£53
per adult
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
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Top hotels in Musselburgh

Musselburgh home for families and large groups

Musselburgh home for families and large groups

Dunedin, Otago
The price is £228 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£228
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chisholm Park Golf Club and Edgar Centre are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Loved the Musselburg house
"Ideal for our stay."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Musselburgh home for families and large groups
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is £71 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£71
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Really friendly and helpful staff - flying visit to Dunedin made much easier by staff who were ready to go over and above to help."

Reviewed on 15 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 £73 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£73
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"From entering the staff made feel welcome. Very midern kean value for money spacious rooms handy dining options"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is £92 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£92
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (770 reviews)
"The only thing for me is that the sheets were very rough. I got burns on my elbows from moving around. I have sensitive skin so rough sheets are not for me. But this could be a me problem. It other wise excellent"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is £74 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£74
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (921 reviews)
"Friendly staff and very comfortable beds"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Quest Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is £83 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£83
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"We didnt like the very tight car parking. And the slippery slope drive way going down to the city. Theres water running down it. And its constantly wet. Very dangerous when frosty. But loved the stay in the complex. And will come back."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around Musselburgh

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Andersons Bay

Though Andersons Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edgar Centre and Tomahak Beach.

Andersons Bay
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Saint Kilda

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Saint Kilda
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South Dunedin

4/5(1 area review)

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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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.

Waverley
Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements

Dunedin City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to First Church of Otago or Grand Casino.

Dunedin City Centre
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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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