Guidebook for Dunedin

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Guidebook for Dunedin

Food Scene

Funky hangout loved by the locals for great coffee and amazing gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and sugar free options.
10 locals recommend
Modaks Espresso
337-339 George St
10 locals recommend
Funky hangout loved by the locals for great coffee and amazing gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and sugar free options.
Dunedin hotspot for the best breakfasts in town. Delicious pancake stacks with regular seasonal specials, a great eggs benni, salads to go. Only a 30 second walk from the mansion!
7 locals recommend
Capers Cafe
412 George St
7 locals recommend
Dunedin hotspot for the best breakfasts in town. Delicious pancake stacks with regular seasonal specials, a great eggs benni, salads to go. Only a 30 second walk from the mansion!
Worth the scenic trip out the harbour! They roast their own premium coffee blend which is much loved by locals and visitors alike. A true destination cafe, with a vibrant sunny courtyard and delicious bagels, brunch, breakfast and baking with fresh local ingredients. Get just 10 minutes out of Dunedin and explore the old shipping town of Port Chalmers, with great scenic lookouts, walks, beaches, cafes, vintage shops, jewellery, books and crafts alongside historic buildings, hotels and the fantastic maritime museum.
The Port Royale Cafe
10 George St
Worth the scenic trip out the harbour! They roast their own premium coffee blend which is much loved by locals and visitors alike. A true destination cafe, with a vibrant sunny courtyard and delicious bagels, brunch, breakfast and baking with fresh local ingredients. Get just 10 minutes out of Dunedin and explore the old shipping town of Port Chalmers, with great scenic lookouts, walks, beaches, cafes, vintage shops, jewellery, books and crafts alongside historic buildings, hotels and the fantastic maritime museum.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Bog Irish bar, regularly hosting open mic nights, and viewing sports matches. Dinner served upstairs in their restaurant. A 1 minute walk from the mansion.
6 locals recommend
The Bog
387 George St
6 locals recommend
The Bog Irish bar, regularly hosting open mic nights, and viewing sports matches. Dinner served upstairs in their restaurant. A 1 minute walk from the mansion.

Sightseeing

Great sunset views, park up and explore the giant Buddha statues, enjoy the sunset and watch the city lights flicker on and nighttime falls over the city.
38 locals recommend
Signal Hill Lookout
Signal Hill Road
38 locals recommend
Great sunset views, park up and explore the giant Buddha statues, enjoy the sunset and watch the city lights flicker on and nighttime falls over the city.

Parks & Nature

Hiking, historic stables, kids park, picnics, huge trees.
7 locals recommend
Chingford Park
7 locals recommend
Hiking, historic stables, kids park, picnics, huge trees.
Our town beach, visit the shops at the esplanade, the hot salt water pools, take a surfing lesson or wander down the beach.
12 locals recommend
St Kilda Beach
12 locals recommend
Our town beach, visit the shops at the esplanade, the hot salt water pools, take a surfing lesson or wander down the beach.
90 locals recommend
Royal Albatross Centre
1259 Harington Point Rd
90 locals recommend
A steep but totally worthwhile hike will bring you to the unique rock cliffs and smashing sea. A tunnel was built through the rock long ago to take you down to the beach through the cliff. Amazing views.
89 locals recommend
Tunnel Beach Walk
25 Tunnel Beach Rd
89 locals recommend
A steep but totally worthwhile hike will bring you to the unique rock cliffs and smashing sea. A tunnel was built through the rock long ago to take you down to the beach through the cliff. Amazing views.

Arts & Culture

Great museum showcasing the history of Otago, New Zealand and its outlying brothers and sisters. Fantastic discovery world, tropical rainforest butterfly house and brand new Planetarium.
42 locals recommend
Otago
42 locals recommend
Great museum showcasing the history of Otago, New Zealand and its outlying brothers and sisters. Fantastic discovery world, tropical rainforest butterfly house and brand new Planetarium.
Free museum featuring the history and comeuppance of the Otago region. Gold mining, ships, industry, family, and a huge warehouse full of immaculate vintage motor vehicles.
125 locals recommend
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
31 Queens Gardens
125 locals recommend
Free museum featuring the history and comeuppance of the Otago region. Gold mining, ships, industry, family, and a huge warehouse full of immaculate vintage motor vehicles.

Shopping

47 locals recommend
Meridian Mall
285 George St
47 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Wall Street Mall
211 George St
11 locals recommend
Boutique clothing store from the designer and owner of famous Dunedin "Nom *D" label featuring, one off pieces, unique clothing, jewellery and lines from local and student designers.
6 locals recommend
Plume
310 George St
6 locals recommend
Boutique clothing store from the designer and owner of famous Dunedin "Nom *D" label featuring, one off pieces, unique clothing, jewellery and lines from local and student designers.

Essentials

25 locals recommend
New World Centre City
133 Great King St
25 locals recommend