Normanby 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

4/5(13 reviews)

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

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

4/5(6 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(8 reviews)

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

3.5/5(4 reviews)

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

฿840
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
We see a variety of other albatross and seabird species, like the bullers albatross pictured here.

Monarch Wildlife Cruise

฿1,232
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monarch Wildlife Cruise
See wild penguins just metres away !

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

฿1,027
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Olveston Hall

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

฿485
per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

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

฿2,969
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
The iconic Speight's Brewery

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

฿840
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
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Top hotels in Normanby

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,621 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,621
฿3,014 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great stay and staff--fantastic location. Will stay again on my next journey to Dunedin!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 ฿2,896 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,896
฿3,330 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were superb."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿3,626 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿3,626
฿4,169 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (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 13 Oct 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,874 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,874
฿3,305 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,003 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 4 Oct 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 ฿3,219 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,219
฿3,702 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 13 Oct 2025

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,912 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,912
฿3,349 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (939 reviews)
"Free laundry. Lovely rooms. Close to town and supermarket. Parking for a fee. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Quest Dunedin
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Other neighbourhoods around Normanby

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
Otago Museum showing 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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Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill
Larnach Castle which includes street scenes and château or palace

Broad Bay

Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Broad Bay
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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
Olveston showing interior views and shopping

Roslyn

The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon are a few top places to visit.

Roslyn

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