What to do in Dunedin

Activities, attractions and tours

Larnach Castle showing château or palace and street scenes
Dunedin featuring farmland and landscape views
Dunedin featuring a church or cathedral, mist or fog and street scenes
Larnach Castle
Dunedin featuring farmland

Dunedin Attractions

You're about to chart a course in a different direction. Never one to shy away from an eye-opening excursion and inventive ways to get your kicks, you're eager to explore an exciting destination like a pro. Up next: Dunedin! It's not hard to fill your time, because Expedia Canada can connect you with lots of things to do. Find and book your activities today, and all that's left to do is pack your bags and start daydreaming.

  • Book your favourite tours and excursions on Expedia Canada at an ideal rate, and you'll still have enough cash for a dream hotel or upscale dinner while you're visiting. The activities in Dunedin are not only perfect for you, but they won't break the bank. We have 39 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $13 .
  • Dunedin is popular among travellers like you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Dunedin to check out local hot spots and find the top activities, and many of them are already thinking of come back. The most booked activities can grab the enthusiasm of even seasoned explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our activities includes a wide array of culturally based excursions and excitement. With one-of-a kind ways to explore the best this area has to give like a Dunedin Cruise Excursion – Taieri Gorge Railway & Sightseeing Tour to unequalled ways to see the best this area has to offer like a Shore Excursion: Larnach Castle & Cadbury Factory Sightseeing Tour, there are tons of opportunities to choose from when you search through the inventory of activities here at Expedia Canada.

Our activities are the ideal way to organize your getaway. You'll need a bit of planning to best get the feel for Dunedin, especially when you intend to pack in plenty of local cuisine and entertainment. And it's clear that you're itching to explore every avenue—you're excited to get out and play. You look forward to covering the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is an adventure all its own. Book professional city tours on Expedia Canada, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.


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Top places to visit

1. The Octagon

Visit The Octagon to admire the superb cathedral and Victorian town hall, relax with a coffee at one of many open-air cafés or lie on the lawns and escape the busy city streets. Dunedin’s eight-sided central plaza is the ideal first port of call on your tour of the city.
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The Octagon showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

2. St. Clair Beach

Bask in the sun on the soft sand at St. Clair Beach or have a lesson with the skilled instructors at the local surf school. Swim in the sea or immerse yourself in the warm waters of the outdoor pool.
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St. Clair Beach

3. Larnach Castle

Explore the striking Larnach Castle and admire its elaborate woodcarvings and crystal chandeliers. Learn the tragic story of its original inhabitants and admire breathtaking views of the Otago Peninsula from the well-tended grounds.
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Larnach Castle

4. Speight's Brewery

Find out how Speight’s creates one of New Zealand’s favorite beers when you visit this iconic brewery in central Dunedin. Learn how to make wooden beer casks and check out the sampling area to try a selection of local tipples.
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Speight\'s Brewery showing interior views

5. Dunedin Botanic Garden

Spend a day in nature at Dunedin Botanic Garden. Wander amid towering trees and marvel at multi-coloured flowers from all corners of the globe. Visit an aviary and appreciate the views from the garden’s hills. Established in 1863, Dunedin Botanic Garden is New Zealand’s oldest botanical garden. It covers an area of around 30 hectares (75 acres), which consists of an arboretum, greenhouses, rockeries, and more.
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Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring a park and a lake or waterhole

6. Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall is a civic building and events centre located in the heart of Dunedin’s city centre. It has a 2,000-plus capacity auditorium suitable for concerts, conferences and galas, among other events. Admire this magnificent Victorian-style building that dominates the northern side of The Octagon, Dunedin’s central plaza. It is part of a group of versatile venues collectively known as the Dunedin Centre.
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Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

7. St. Paul's Cathedral

Gazing up from Dunedin’s Octagon, you can’t miss the ornate façade and towering spires of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Step inside and discover beautiful stone carvings, artwork and more, all illuminated by the colored light of stunning stained-glass windows.
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St. Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views

What to do in Dunedin


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Dunedin which includes heritage elements, a garden and a pond

Dunedin City Centre

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Travelers come to Dunedin City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like First Church of Otago and Grand Casino while you're in town.

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St. Clair

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.

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Saint Kilda

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might appreciate the beaches and bars in Saint Kilda, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre are just a few notable stops.

Saint Kilda
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.

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Kenmure

While Kenmure might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.

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South Dunedin

Restaurants and waterfront are just a few things travelers like about South Dunedin. A stop by Edgar Centre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

South Dunedin

 

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