Title: Waverley Travel Guide: Best of Waverley, Dunedin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waverley](https://expedia.co.uk/Waverley-Hotels.d693020859787837440.Travel-Guide-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)[Waverley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waverley.d693020859787837440.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waverley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waverley.d693020859787837440.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waverley Travel Guide ## Dunedin ## Visit Waverley 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) ![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) ![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) ![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 ![See wild penguins just metres away !](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5240759/d04f63f7-1dfd-4a37-80cc-2d7f2a98938d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand £28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-evening-penguin-viewing-otago-peninsula.a5240759.activity-details) ![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) ![Bullers Albatross](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295375/6191c11c-3a25-4b2c-bf7a-ebeb8a06baa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch £30 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/otago-peninsula-wildlife-cruise-with-monarch.a1295375.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) [See all activities in Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Waverley ![Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92970000/92966400/92966361/4e0d71e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd Dunedin Otago £142 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Dunedin. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Chisholm Park Golf Club are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) Very cute, clean room, difficult to access. This place was very cute and clean and had the view of the harbor. Unfortunately, the street leading to driveway is a steep turn and was damaging the fenders and undercarriage of my uber driver cars. Several times I had to get out at the bottom and walk up (about a 4 minute walk up)when they refused ... Reviewed on 7 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=92966361&PinnedHotelID=92966361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693020859787837440) ![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 £66 26 Jan - 27 Jan 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) Yes room was spotless maybe gettinf a little tired, and the staff were great, the breakfast was amazing Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=83611&PinnedHotelID=83611&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693020859787837440) ![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 £69 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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! (1,001 reviews) Great hotel and value for money. Buffett breakfast was excellent. Friendly staff. Super convenient. Highly recommend. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1063004&PinnedHotelID=1063004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693020859787837440) ![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 £79 26 Jan - 27 Jan 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! (1,003 reviews) Beds very comfortable, clean rooms , Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=1377&PinnedHotelID=1377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693020859787837440) ![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 £58 24 Jan - 25 Jan 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! (277 reviews) Great experience Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=109117392&PinnedHotelID=109117392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693020859787837440) ![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 £121 23 Jan - 24 Jan 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! (860 reviews) Staff very helpful and our studio room was very comfortable. The bed was super comfy. In the bathroom was a washing machine and tumble dryer. Ideal if you are travelling. The food for breakfast and evening meal was delicious. Excellent breakfast choices. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=10119965&PinnedHotelID=10119965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693020859787837440) [See all 269 properties in Waverley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026®ionId=693020859787837440) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Andersons-Bay.dx693020863383695360) ![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 Grand Casino or The Octagon. [](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) ### Ocean Grove While Ocean Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Ocean-Grove.dx693020870984671232) ![Signal Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113084/f1e9286b-3a94-44e4-bb2d-97fa1ed30815.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ravensbourne If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Ravensbourne.dx553248635976393270) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-South-Dunedin.dx6135552) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Saint-Kilda.dx3000664931) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Waverley Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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