Ocean Grove 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
Private Dunedin&Peninsula Scenery Day Tour

天际线 private Dunedin City &Peninsula Scenery Day Tour (up to 8)

£530
per traveller
天际线 private Dunedin City &Peninsula Scenery Day Tour (up to 8)
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Top hotels in Ocean Grove

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is £73 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£73
11 Jul - 12 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Lovely and quiet"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 £76 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£76
12 Jul - 13 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was nice, spacious, and tidy, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. A+."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is £101 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£101
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! (742 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 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£64
4 Aug - 5 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! (176 reviews)
"Stayed july 1-4 2025. The room had a kitchen with full appliances, cutlery, microwave, plates and other stuff. Clean room. The toliet and shower are ok and clean. The only suggestion we have is to update the taps to a single mixer type. I dont understand why the property still have separate hot and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Beach lodge motel
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
3.5 out of 5
41 Victoria Road, St Kilda, Dunedin
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free casino shuttle. Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (489 reviews)
"Pet friendly and warm and clean"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

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Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay and welcoming service"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Ocean Grove

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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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Highcliff

When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highcliff
St. Clair Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town

Lawyers Head

While visiting Lawyers Head, you might make a stop by sights like St. Clair Beach and Tomahak Beach.

Lawyers Head
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Musselburgh

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are a few top places to visit.

Musselburgh
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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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