St. Clair Travel Guide
Dunedin





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Popular places to visit

University of Otago
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.

Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

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 Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Things to do

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Top hotels in St. Clair

Hotel St Clair
Parking was ok restaurants were great
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Bathroom toilet squashed into corner Having to pay $25 day car park if available not even under cover
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Despite the website advertising a bar and restaurant there were neither only a breakfast room. The 25NZD parking per night also comes as a surprise ! The hotel is typical 3 star but beginning to look a little tired. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast simple but adequate.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Room was lovely bed was comfy cleaned every day would go back
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Beach lodge motel
If I could give a negative for the stars I would. I stayed at this hotel in September 2025 and the comforter was dirty. We removed the comforter before going to sleep, as we refused to sleep with this. The next morning I showed this to the management, an indeed they agreed it was dirty and they apologized. ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026


