Title: South Dunedin Travel Guide: Best of South Dunedin, Dunedin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Dunedin-Dunedin-Hotels.0-n6135552-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Dunedin Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Dunedin.d6135552.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Dunedin Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Dunedin.d6135552.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Dunedin Travel Guide ## Dunedin ## Visit South Dunedin Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Dunedin travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin.dx6048046) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/c29154be-54c3-469f-8494-52718894ae72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Otago 4.5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Otago-North-Dunedin.d6113060.Attraction) ![The Octagon featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113054/e211c11a-fcae-476f-9ab9-61989f873fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Octagon-Dunedin-City-Centre.d6113054.Attraction) ![Larnach Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113108/3093fa8c-72aa-4896-b80c-ca0218d81c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Larnach-Castle-Broad-Bay.d6113108.Attraction) ![St. Clair Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113086/b57dca33-3feb-43c8-8b62-bbcf365e2155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Clair-Beach-Lawyers-Head.d6113086.Attraction) ![Dunedin Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174369/1687b884-7fff-4853-94b0-206334c4ffa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Town-Hall-Dunedin-City-Centre.d6174369.Attraction) ![Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring a lake or waterhole and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113082/e8c39312-b17f-482b-a8c6-dc3fe35f9028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Botanic-Garden-North-Dunedin.d6113082.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Larnach Castle Dunedin New Zealand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394475/e3435b08-0e6e-4db6-ab78-58bfcd9c2d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket £21 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/larnach-castle-and-gardens-admission-ticket.a1394475.activity-details) ![World's Steepest Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48745743/1d5aa830-a7b8-4b4d-b550-41bcdfb677ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/iconic-shore-excursion-dunedin-city-highlights-tour.a48745743.activity-details) ![Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218548/5347af1c-16c8-4ae5-b631-1986b74d32bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula £96 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clearwater-wildlife-tours-small-group-10max-otago-peninsula.a47218548.activity-details) ![Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270249/e30cacdc-9d18-4474-952e-a706b6a35172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dunedin-city-and-coastal-views-3-hour-small-group-guided-tour.a45270249.activity-details) ![Hoopers Inlet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760057/e64e5650-4221-410f-ae31-b94f7cddc484.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle £111 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dunedin-city.a1760057.activity-details) ![Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270491/18aca442-a163-47de-bdcf-2d74b3bf0b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mainland Peninsula Tour £128 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mainland-peninsula-tour.a45270491.activity-details) [See all activities in Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Dunedin ![555 Motel Dunedin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2222600/2222507/206a05d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 555 Motel Dunedin 555 Andersons Bay Road Dunedin £80 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free casino shuttle and room service. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Ocean Beach Railway ... 9/10 Wonderful! (350 reviews) . Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=2222507&PinnedHotelID=2222507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135552) ![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 118 High Street Dunedin £82 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews) Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=83611&PinnedHotelID=83611&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135552) ![Scenic Hotel Dunedin City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1063100/1063004/08aaa097_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City 123 Princes Street Dunedin £87 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Great staff who were all helpful & friendly. Beautiful, clean room with a lovely cosy bed. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1063004&PinnedHotelID=1063004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135552) ![Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1377/137cc1b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin 10 Smith Street Dunedin £104 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) Room comfortable. Best bed. Shower over bath not great for an older person. Good location and nice staff. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1377&PinnedHotelID=1377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135552) ![Beach lodge motel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109120000/109117400/109117392/3a5b13e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach lodge motel 38 Victoria Rd Dunedin Otago £61 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (291 reviews) this place was nice but very old buildings. good for one night stay but one bedroom unit not as big. the staff were very nice and friendly. it was clean. shower was old but not bad. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=109117392&PinnedHotelID=109117392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135552) ![Distinction Dunedin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/e5d19209_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Distinction Dunedin Hotel 6 Liverpool Street Dunedin £143 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (870 reviews) Excellent hotel! We had a one bedroom suite and it was perfect. Lots of room. Liked the bathroom - great shower and nice to have a washer and dryer at our disposal in the room. Very comfortable bed. Great air conditioning too. The restaurant was the best hotel restaurant we’ve ever had. We ate 3 ... Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=10119965&PinnedHotelID=10119965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135552) [See all 264 properties in South Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6135552) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Saint-Kilda.dx3000664931) ![These piers are all that is left of a sea wall which has long since disappeared. They are located at the western end of a long sandy beach, close to shops and cafes, and a salt water swimming pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/700cce24-23f5-4928-8e99-1404b4d9c860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-St-Clair.dx3000664933) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Mornington.dx693010284368035840) ![Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153780085/76f25c0e-02c6-470f-bf6d-c3aadfb8fcfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Regent Theatre or Grand Casino. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Dunedin-City-Centre.dx6052749) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vauxhall When in Vauxhall, you can plan a visit to Edgar Centre and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Vauxhall.dx693020875000315904) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 St. Clair Beach. 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