North East Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Baldwin Street
Known for its colossal mountains, rough seas and wild rivers, New Zealand is also home to the world’s steepest residential street.

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.

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

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

Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Things to do

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

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

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Top hotels in North East Valley

Aria On Bank
A nice spacious unit. Clean and with good amenities.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Baldwin Street BNB
Slightly quirky accommodation, but comfortable enough once you're aware. And it's half way up Baldwin Street! Our arrival instructions & welcome email arrived into my spam box while we were driving to the accommodation - not the fault of the proprietor, but made our arrival tricky...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
The gym is enough to get in a pretty good workout. Views are nice from there. Bathrooms are a little small but the room is nice. The staff was very nice. Walkable to many things. Definitely would stay or recommend to others. Beds were clean. Which is alway a priority for us.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Beautiful upgraded room with wrap around balcony. Staff was amazing, although they seemed to be short staffed much of the time. No fault of the staff, as they often seemed to be doing double or triple duty. But occasionally things were a bit slow. I would definitely stay here again. The location ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
My room was not ready, and I was put in a room that someone else was occupying
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Very helpful and courteous staffs.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around North East Valley

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.

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

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.

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

Dunedin City Centre
Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Regent Theatre or Grand Casino.

Belleknowes
While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.

