Macandrew Bay 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

Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

฿4,253
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

฿4,253
per adult
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

฿5,500
per adult
Mainland Peninsula Tour
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

฿3,119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Street life

Heritage Highlights Walk

฿945
per adult
Heritage Highlights Walk
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour

Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

฿5,387
per adult
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
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Top hotels in Macandrew Bay

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,596 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,596
฿2,986 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,022 reviews)
"When we go to dundein we stay there we love it great service great people"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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 ฿2,923 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,923
฿3,361 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The only problem is parking. They do have parking but they are very narrow. There was t enough parking for the amount of rooms but they did however give us a park down the road at the other hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿3,953 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,953
฿4,546 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (787 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, rooms were a good size and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,901 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,901
฿3,336 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"in the central city."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,776 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,776
฿3,192 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (928 reviews)
"walking distance of university"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Quest Dunedin
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is ฿2,337 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿2,337
฿2,687 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (201 reviews)
"Host was friendly helpful .. unit was clean and well maintained.."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Beach lodge motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Macandrew Bay

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Highcliff

When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highcliff
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
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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
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Portobello

While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve.

Portobello
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Port Chalmers

Visitors to Port Chalmers like its churches and waterfront, and Port Chalmers Museum is a sight worth a stop.

Port Chalmers
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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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