Waverley 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

Larnach Castle Dunedin New Zealand

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

£20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Harbour and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

£58
per adult
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour

Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

£128
per adult
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Olveston Hall

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

£12
per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
See wild penguins just metres away !

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
We see a variety of other albatross and seabird species, like the bullers albatross pictured here.

Monarch Wildlife Cruise

£30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monarch Wildlife Cruise
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Top hotels in Waverley

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is £67 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£67
10 Aug - 11 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! (999 reviews)
"Great place and spacious room. Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 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 £66 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£66
10 Aug - 11 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)
"Was nice an close to the function we were attending"

Reviewed on 3 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 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£92
17 Aug - 18 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! (759 reviews)
"Everything was prefect for our stay. Clean, comfortable everything you need in your room. Definitely coming back"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is £69 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£69
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (920 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean. Great handy location for everything we needed."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Quest Dunedin
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is £64 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£64
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (188 reviews)
"Wonderful accommodation for the 4 of us (2 adults and 2 children) and prime location very close to St Kilda’s and St Clair’s beaches. Excellent everything :)"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Beach lodge motel
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff and convenient"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Waverley

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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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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 Tomahak Beach and St. Clair Beach.

Ocean Grove
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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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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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
Otago Museum showing interior views

North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin

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