St. Clair Travel Guide

Dunedin

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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

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 St. Clair

Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

3.5 out of 5
24 Esplanade, St. Clair Beach, Dunedin
The price is ฿4,247 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,247
฿4,884 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (704 reviews)
"Great location and large rooms"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel St Clair
Esplanade Apartments

Esplanade Apartments

3.5 out of 5
14 Esplanade, Dunedin, Otago
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions St. Clair Golf Club and Ocean Beach Railway ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Great communication. Clean and comfortable apt. Ocean view. 😀"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

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Esplanade Apartments
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,722 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,722
฿3,131 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,044 reviews)
"Room was nice, quite clean. Staff were lovely. Food wasn’t great unfortunately"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,935 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,935
฿3,376 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (999 reviews)
Centrally located
"Great service from all areas of the hotel. Quiet rooms and spacious rooms. Good value for money."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,913 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,913
฿3,350 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,001 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
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is ฿3,675 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿3,675
฿4,226 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! (793 reviews)
"The best place to stay in Dunedin"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around St. Clair

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Calversham

Calversham is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Calversham
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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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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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Mornington

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

Mornington
Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements

Dunedin City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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 Grand Casino or The Octagon.

Dunedin City Centre
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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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