Dunedin

Known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand, Dunedin wears it’s Scottish heritage with pride. It’s tucked into a sheltered harbour on the east coast of the South Island. Dunedin is renowned for its wildlife and distinctly quirky character.
PROXIMITY
  • 2½ hour drive from Invercargill
  • 3½ hour drive from Queenstown
  • 4¾ hour drive from Christchurch
  • 2 hour flight from Auckland and 1½ hour flight from Wellington
STAY
  • Dunedin has a full range of accommodation from the 5 star luxury hotels to friendly meet the local B+B accommodation. Some of our favourite places to stay include:
  • Distinction Hotel Dunedin
  • Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
  • Camp Estate at Larnach Castle
  • Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
  • Fable Dunedin
SEE + DO
  • Whether you're visiting for a couple of days or a week, the see + do activities below will help you to make the most of your Dunedin visit.
  • Visit New Zealand’s only castle - Larnach Castle & learn the story of the castle’s founding family
  • Fill your basket with goodies at Otago Farmers Market – voted the best market of its kind in New Zealand.
  • Marvel at the mammoth Royal Albatross close up at the Royal Albatross Centre. This is the world's only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross.
  • Join a “ Small City Big Walls “ Art trail around the old buildings in Dunedin
  • Dip into the past at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.
  • Tootle through the 1870’s tunnel to Tunnel Beach for some truly spectacular scenery .
  • Take a guided tour through one of Dunedin’s most iconic breweries, Speight’s Brewery and finish with a sampling of “hero” beers
  • Check out the Spectacular views of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on the scenic railway route between Dunedin and Waitati.
  • Explore the city of Dunedin with a knowledgeable local guide who takes you to points of interest where you can stop and have a look around.
  • Visit Dunedin Botanic Garden, New Zealand's first botanic garden, home to over 7,000 different plant species.