Port Chalmers

Dunedin

Port Chalmers
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Popular places to visit

The Octagon which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral 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 garden

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 showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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

￥3,948
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

￥13,948
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Olveston Hall

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

￥2,281
per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
We see a variety of other albatross and seabird species, like the bullers albatross pictured here.

Monarch Wildlife Cruise

￥5,790
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monarch Wildlife Cruise
Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

￥25,527
per adult
Mainland Peninsula Tour
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour

Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

￥25,001
per adult
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
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Port Chalmers Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is ￥11,724 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥11,724
￥13,636 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Great stay and staff--fantastic location. Will stay again on my next journey to Dunedin!"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 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 ￥12,356 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥12,356
￥14,393 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were superb."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is ￥15,681 per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
￥15,681
￥18,210 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (805 reviews)
"Well situated. Within walking distance of central city shops and sightseeing interests. Close to public transport. Great cafes nearby, particularly Vogel Kitchen. Great meals served at Parcels restaurant."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is ￥13,366 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥13,366
￥15,371 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Breakfast was good There was a minor issue with the room on arrival but it was quickly dealt with by the staff. Excellent staff"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The price is ￥12,878 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥12,878
￥15,124 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff go above and beyond to help the guests, extremely impressed by the extra efforts that staff went to when an elderly couple in the restaurant needed assistance, big shout out to Nancy (hope I got her name right) with helping this couple out, and while doing so she didn't miss a beat with attending ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is ￥12,562 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥12,562
￥14,610 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (939 reviews)
"Free laundry. Lovely rooms. Close to town and supermarket. Parking for a fee. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Quest Dunedin
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Other neighborhoods around Port Chalmers

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Portobello

If you're spending some time in Portobello, Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Portobello
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Macandrew Bay

Travelers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
Signal Hill

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.

Ravensbourne
Get the chance to see a penguin in the wild while on a wildlife tour to Otago Peninsula. It's an unforgettable experience.

Highcliff

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highcliff and surrounding area, you can visit Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Highcliff
Otago Museum featuring 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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Ocean Grove

When in Ocean Grove, you can plan a visit to Tomahak Beach and St. Clair Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ocean Grove

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