Guidebook for Dunedin

Kelley
Guidebook for Dunedin

Sightseeing

If you carry on up Pine Hill road, about fifteen minutes up the hill is Mount Cargill Lookout providing the finest panoramic view of Dunedin right out to the Tip of Otago peninsula, go at sunset.
Mount Cargill
If you carry on up Pine Hill road, about fifteen minutes up the hill is Mount Cargill Lookout providing the finest panoramic view of Dunedin right out to the Tip of Otago peninsula, go at sunset.
They have fresh spring water freely available at a tap on the street outside. (No charge) The water comes from a spring supply under the ground. They sometimes do tours.
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Speight's Brewery
200 Rattray St
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They have fresh spring water freely available at a tap on the street outside. (No charge) The water comes from a spring supply under the ground. They sometimes do tours.
Is in the Guiness Book of Records as the worlds steepest street. You can drive up it and turn around at the top. I found this a little scarey, but Im afraid of heights etc!!
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볼드윈 거리
Baldwin Street
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Is in the Guiness Book of Records as the worlds steepest street. You can drive up it and turn around at the top. I found this a little scarey, but Im afraid of heights etc!!
They have tours every 30 minutes starting from 9am daily. They take you for a tour of the factory and teach you about chocolate alchemy. Bookings essential.
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Cadbury World Dunedin
280 Cumberland St
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They have tours every 30 minutes starting from 9am daily. They take you for a tour of the factory and teach you about chocolate alchemy. Bookings essential.
Is a great example of early NZ architecture on the Peninsula and they do tours. There is a door charge to get to view the castle. My son got married there this year.
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라나크 성
145 Camp Rd
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Is a great example of early NZ architecture on the Peninsula and they do tours. There is a door charge to get to view the castle. My son got married there this year.
The Dunedin Botanical Gardens are well established. Its a lovely place to go for a walk and has a cafe'. Its opposite Gardens Supermarket and right at the top of the Botanical Gardens is an aviary.
Botanic Garden Information Centre
Great King Street North
The Dunedin Botanical Gardens are well established. Its a lovely place to go for a walk and has a cafe'. Its opposite Gardens Supermarket and right at the top of the Botanical Gardens is an aviary.
has examples of early steam engines. The Taieri Gorge Railway consists very old carriages and you can book to go on one of their tours at the Railway Station.
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타이에리 협곡 철도
22 Anzac Ave
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has examples of early steam engines. The Taieri Gorge Railway consists very old carriages and you can book to go on one of their tours at the Railway Station.
Tunnel Beach is quite a steep walk down to a man made cove. The cove was carved out years ago by hand by the owner of the now derelict Cargils Castle for his daughter, as a private beach.
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터널 비치 워크
25 Tunnel Beach Rd
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Tunnel Beach is quite a steep walk down to a man made cove. The cove was carved out years ago by hand by the owner of the now derelict Cargils Castle for his daughter, as a private beach.
Its a lovely drive and you can do the whole round trip back to here. They have a cafe and tours of the ecosanctuary that has been established to preserve our native birds and plants.
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Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
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Its a lovely drive and you can do the whole round trip back to here. They have a cafe and tours of the ecosanctuary that has been established to preserve our native birds and plants.
Its the gateway to Otago harbour. It was also the scene of NZs biggest massacre back in 1990. Theres a movie about it called "Out of the Blue" 13 people including police officer were shot dead.
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Aramoana
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Its the gateway to Otago harbour. It was also the scene of NZs biggest massacre back in 1990. Theres a movie about it called "Out of the Blue" 13 people including police officer were shot dead.
Aramoana is a small coastal settlement with beautiful beaches. You can view blue penguins and yellow eyed penguins for free right on dusk, as they come in for the night to rest.
Aramoana Castle
1 Muri St
Aramoana is a small coastal settlement with beautiful beaches. You can view blue penguins and yellow eyed penguins for free right on dusk, as they come in for the night to rest.
Is very popular with tourists as it is very old and very beautiful. It is home to an art gallery with local artists, a cafe and on Saturday mornings hosts a Farmers Market that sells artisans produce.
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Dunedin Railway Station
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Is very popular with tourists as it is very old and very beautiful. It is home to an art gallery with local artists, a cafe and on Saturday mornings hosts a Farmers Market that sells artisans produce.
If you are looking to learn more about early NZ and Maori culture as it was 150 years ago. Has a new digital 3D planetarium with a curved ceiling to view the universe. Also a live butterfly exhibit.
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오타고 박물관
419 Great King St N
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If you are looking to learn more about early NZ and Maori culture as it was 150 years ago. Has a new digital 3D planetarium with a curved ceiling to view the universe. Also a live butterfly exhibit.
Just past a 435 Leith Valley Road is a walking track on the left that leads to a glow worm cave (7min) Malvern St becomes L.V.Road. 20 min up the same track is also a waterfall, cool, moss.
435 Malvern St
435 Malvern Street
Just past a 435 Leith Valley Road is a walking track on the left that leads to a glow worm cave (7min) Malvern St becomes L.V.Road. 20 min up the same track is also a waterfall, cool, moss.
Is exactly that and overlooks the sea. Is near a number of cafe's and surfing shops. Can just sit on the esplanade and watch surfers or go for a walk on the beach!
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St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool
Esplanade
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Is exactly that and overlooks the sea. Is near a number of cafe's and surfing shops. Can just sit on the esplanade and watch surfers or go for a walk on the beach!
Mini golf, driving range, mini trains, giftware. Open 7 days 8.30am to 5pm. Ph 03-4847319
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Wal's Plant Land and Fun Land and Cafe
109 Bush Rd
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Mini golf, driving range, mini trains, giftware. Open 7 days 8.30am to 5pm. Ph 03-4847319
Excellent collection of NZ and international artists. World class gallery with many different attractions and exhibits. Dunedin is the art capitol of NZ, have a look at the street art map on my fridge
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Dunedin Public Art Gallery
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Excellent collection of NZ and international artists. World class gallery with many different attractions and exhibits. Dunedin is the art capitol of NZ, have a look at the street art map on my fridge
Every saturday morning rain or shine, 8.30am-12.30pm the Dunedin Railway Station north facing carpark is transformed into a bustling market place with 1000's enjoying everything Otago has to offer.
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Otago Farmers Market
27 Anzac Ave
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Every saturday morning rain or shine, 8.30am-12.30pm the Dunedin Railway Station north facing carpark is transformed into a bustling market place with 1000's enjoying everything Otago has to offer.
Hands on farmlet tours, feeding and petting a great variety of domesticated animals. Bookings essential Ph 021-258-0990 facebook.com/dunedinfamilyfarm
Dun Eden Family Farm
17 Ettrick St
Hands on farmlet tours, feeding and petting a great variety of domesticated animals. Bookings essential Ph 021-258-0990 facebook.com/dunedinfamilyfarm
A new attraction in Dunedin. Celebrate the Chinese year of the monkey!
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란 위안, 더니든 중국 정원
39 Queens Gardens
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A new attraction in Dunedin. Celebrate the Chinese year of the monkey!
Has great recreational fishing and is pleasant to walk around.
Sullivans Dam
Has great recreational fishing and is pleasant to walk around.
Is a wildlife reserve and has great coastal views. Is also close to Hoopers inlet, another wildlife area that boasts birds and sea life.
Sandymount Recreation Reserve
330 Sandymount Rd
Is a wildlife reserve and has great coastal views. Is also close to Hoopers inlet, another wildlife area that boasts birds and sea life.
Is New Zealands oldest established garden and a testament to the early old money that colonised this area.
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Glenfalloch Gardens Cafe & Restaurant
430 Portobello Rd
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Is New Zealands oldest established garden and a testament to the early old money that colonised this area.
A great example of early colonial architecture. Is fully restored and furnished with antiques of that era.
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Olveston Historic Home
42 Royal Terrace
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A great example of early colonial architecture. Is fully restored and furnished with antiques of that era.
Goes without saying, and is also listed on airbnb.
Whakamana: The Cannabis Museum of Aotearoa
217 Manchester Street
Goes without saying, and is also listed on airbnb.
Is the worlds best operating gasworks museum. only open Sundays 1pm - 4pm.
Dunedin Gasworks Museum
20 Braemar St
Is the worlds best operating gasworks museum. only open Sundays 1pm - 4pm.
Students begin the term with Orientation week celebrating with "tent city" down at Otago Museum being the focus. Hyde st is home to the infamous couch fires and student parties.
Hyde Street
Hyde Street
Students begin the term with Orientation week celebrating with "tent city" down at Otago Museum being the focus. Hyde st is home to the infamous couch fires and student parties.
Is a great swimming and surfing beach, has public toilets, ice cream shop etc. You can hire kayaks and take a trip up the river in Brighton.
Brighton
Is a great swimming and surfing beach, has public toilets, ice cream shop etc. You can hire kayaks and take a trip up the river in Brighton.
Is a very long beach, at the end of which is a natural sea cave. You can often spot rock climbers along here. Its a nice place for a Sunday drive.
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Long Beach Sea Cave
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Is a very long beach, at the end of which is a natural sea cave. You can often spot rock climbers along here. Its a nice place for a Sunday drive.
Home to many different species of native birdlife and sometimes seals and sea lions. Very isolated and beautiful area to visit.
Hoopers Inlet Cul De Sac
Home to many different species of native birdlife and sometimes seals and sea lions. Very isolated and beautiful area to visit.

Essentials

Its ten minutes by car down the hill, its a small supermarket and has nice fresh produce. The staff are friendly. Be sure to stock up on food and drink if traveling on to Central Otago as its cheaper.
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New World Gardens
6 Opoho Rd
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Its ten minutes by car down the hill, its a small supermarket and has nice fresh produce. The staff are friendly. Be sure to stock up on food and drink if traveling on to Central Otago as its cheaper.
They bake their own bread daily and make delicious fresh food and coffee. Pancakes to die for and free wifi. Its also right next to the New World gardens supermarket.
Crusty Corner
1 North Rd
They bake their own bread daily and make delicious fresh food and coffee. Pancakes to die for and free wifi. Its also right next to the New World gardens supermarket.
Its about three blocks up Pine Hill road from my place opens 8am to 8pm and is good for most things like ice blocks, milk, the daily paper etc..
Pine Hill 7 Day Dairy
354 Pine Hill Road
Its about three blocks up Pine Hill road from my place opens 8am to 8pm and is good for most things like ice blocks, milk, the daily paper etc..

Arts & Culture

Has a large olympic sized heated pool, a wave pool, a gym, great showers, a hydroslide, and an adults only spa.
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Moana Pool
60 Littlebourne Rd
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Has a large olympic sized heated pool, a wave pool, a gym, great showers, a hydroslide, and an adults only spa.
We have an indoor ice skating rink if you are feeling energetic.
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Dunedin Ice Stadium
105 Victoria Rd
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We have an indoor ice skating rink if you are feeling energetic.
Fully equipped indoor bowling lines for hire. Open early and into the evening.
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Bowl Line
34 Kaikorai Valley Rd
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Fully equipped indoor bowling lines for hire. Open early and into the evening.
www.rialto.co.nz
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Rialto Cinemas Dunedin
11 Moray Pl
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www.rialto.co.nz
Lasertag arena, indoor minigolf, pool, arcade, café. Ph 03-4749179
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Megazone Entertainment Center
170 Frederick St
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Lasertag arena, indoor minigolf, pool, arcade, café. Ph 03-4749179
Host to many different shows and events. Check out whats happening on www.regenttheatre.co.nz
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Regent Theatre
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Host to many different shows and events. Check out whats happening on www.regenttheatre.co.nz
A great activity for all ages! www.leapnz.co.nz
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Leap Dunedin
27 Grosvenor St
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A great activity for all ages! www.leapnz.co.nz
For the ultimate day out! www.combatzonepaintball.co.nz
Combat Zone Paintball Driveway
For the ultimate day out! www.combatzonepaintball.co.nz
Free wi-fi. Is the centre of Dunedin and where all buses link up at the octagon. The Pine Hill bus takes you from my place to the octagon for $2.60 NZD. Events like New years are celebrated here.
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The Octagon
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Free wi-fi. Is the centre of Dunedin and where all buses link up at the octagon. The Pine Hill bus takes you from my place to the octagon for $2.60 NZD. Events like New years are celebrated here.

Food Scene

Its right next to the brewery and heritage centre. they have a range of on tap ales and make delicious kiwi cuisine.
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Speights Ale House
200 Rattray St
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Its right next to the brewery and heritage centre. they have a range of on tap ales and make delicious kiwi cuisine.
Its Elton Johns choice of hotel. It looks out over the St Clair Beach and the sea wall that is slowly eroding. Apparently South Dunedin near St Clair is below sea level on the high spring tide.
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Pier 24 at Hotel St Clair
24 Esplanade
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Its Elton Johns choice of hotel. It looks out over the St Clair Beach and the sea wall that is slowly eroding. Apparently South Dunedin near St Clair is below sea level on the high spring tide.
They have reasonably priced kiwi cuisine in the restaurant. The large bar also has a few pokies and a TAB.
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Mornington Tavern
36 Mailer St
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They have reasonably priced kiwi cuisine in the restaurant. The large bar also has a few pokies and a TAB.
Organic and vegan foods and fine coffee. Is on the way to town on the one way system opposite Otago University.
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The Good Earth Cafe
765 Cumberland St
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Organic and vegan foods and fine coffee. Is on the way to town on the one way system opposite Otago University.
One of Dunedins iconic, more upmarket restaurants. Bookings essential.
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Plato
2 Birch St
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One of Dunedins iconic, more upmarket restaurants. Bookings essential.
On your way to Dunedin if coming from Christchurch or Mt Cook, stop off at Fleurs world renowned cafe. Fresh fish dishes straight off the boats. Moeraki Boulders, maybe see some seals or sea lions.
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Fleurs Place
169 Haven St
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On your way to Dunedin if coming from Christchurch or Mt Cook, stop off at Fleurs world renowned cafe. Fresh fish dishes straight off the boats. Moeraki Boulders, maybe see some seals or sea lions.
You can stop for some kiwi cuisine at this historic hotel. A good place to go for lunch if visiting the peninsula. There is also a more upmarket café/restaurant a bit further up the road on the left.
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Portobello Motors
2 Harington Point Rd
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You can stop for some kiwi cuisine at this historic hotel. A good place to go for lunch if visiting the peninsula. There is also a more upmarket café/restaurant a bit further up the road on the left.
If looking for some Ralph Hotere artwork or some excellent seafood dishes, careys Bay Hotel is a great place to go is exploring this side of the harbour.
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Careys Bay Historic Hotel
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If looking for some Ralph Hotere artwork or some excellent seafood dishes, careys Bay Hotel is a great place to go is exploring this side of the harbour.
Governors is a trendy little café with lots of information about upcoming music/cultural and art events.
Governor's Cafe
438 George St
Governors is a trendy little café with lots of information about upcoming music/cultural and art events.
Beautiful vegetarian and exquisite cuisine lovated in NZs oldest established garden and opposite the Gardens New World Supermarket just down the hill at 1 North Road.
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Botanic Gardens Restaurant
1 Mrs Macquaries Rd
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Beautiful vegetarian and exquisite cuisine lovated in NZs oldest established garden and opposite the Gardens New World Supermarket just down the hill at 1 North Road.

Drinks & Nightlife

Its just down the road from my place near the Pine Hill bus stop and frequently has live music.
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Inch Bar
8 Bank St
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Its just down the road from my place near the Pine Hill bus stop and frequently has live music.
Is a very popular student night club if you enjoy loud music, alcohol and dancing.
Refuel
Is a very popular student night club if you enjoy loud music, alcohol and dancing.
There is a statue in the Octagon of Robert Burns a scotish poet a tribute to our scottish ancestors who colonised Otago. the Robert Burns Pub often has live music, poets etc.
374 George St
There is a statue in the Octagon of Robert Burns a scotish poet a tribute to our scottish ancestors who colonised Otago. the Robert Burns Pub often has live music, poets etc.

Everything Else

If you injure yourself while here, this is the place to go. Accident and Emergency Dept, fine staff.
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Dunedin Public Hospital station
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If you injure yourself while here, this is the place to go. Accident and Emergency Dept, fine staff.
Is open early to late seven days a week.
Urgent Pharmacy
18 Filleul St
Is open early to late seven days a week.
Handle any new migrant issues including visas. We have no immigration department in Dunedin any longer.
Citizens Advice Bureau Dunedin
155 Princes St
Handle any new migrant issues including visas. We have no immigration department in Dunedin any longer.
Westpac Bank helps with foreign exchange issues.
Westpac
106 George St
Westpac Bank helps with foreign exchange issues.

Parks & Nature

The worlds smallest penguins, a mammal, can be found here at dawn and at dusk!
Pilots Beach
The worlds smallest penguins, a mammal, can be found here at dawn and at dusk!