Ocean Grove 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
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
Experience Dunedin Private Tours

7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people

฿28,351
per traveller
7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people
Railway Station garden

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

฿4,479
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views
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Top hotels in Ocean Grove

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,568 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,568
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,033 reviews)
"Nil"

Reviewed on 25 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 ฿2,891 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,891
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (997 reviews)
"Great location and service"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿3,619 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿3,619
per night
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (790 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 ฿2,869 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,869
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is ฿2,759 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,759
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (931 reviews)
"Room was satisfactory. Porta-cot was very average and wouldve been hard if we hadnt brought our own foam mattress. Right in city centre. Our room overlooked the read of the police station which some people wouldn't like however we didn' mind."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Quest Dunedin
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is ฿2,311 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿2,311
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (203 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Beach lodge motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ocean Grove

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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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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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Saint Kilda

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Saint Kilda
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Macandrew Bay

Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
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South Dunedin

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

South Dunedin

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