Dunedin Must Do's

The Octagon - This eightsided plaza occupies the very heart of Dunedin. From this focal point, the city disperses outward and the main street cuts straight through the middle.

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

An absolutely stunning space, in the Octagon. Architecturally beautiful; exhibitions changing regularly.

Breweries and Distilleries

Tour the iconic Speight’s Brewery or visit the taprooms of Emerson’s, Steamer Basin and Arc Brewery. For those more spirit minded, head to No.8 Distillery for their tour.

Dunedin Street Art

Milarky, street art in Dunedin © DunedinNZ

With over 100 works in the city, download the Street Art app and get on the hunt.

Otago Museum

A world-class collection of exhibits here. Move between interactive science experiments to a planetarium and Animal Attic. There are seven free galleries and a few incur a fee.

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

How did a Scottish community come to thrive in Otago? This museum covers everything related to the early years and growth of the city.

Museum of Natural Mystery

This small, quirky museum is crammed full of incredible artefacts from the natural world. From artworks, bones, fossils, skulls and entire skeletons, you’ll find things you didn’t even know you were curious about.

Larnach Castle

New Zealand’s only castle overlooking Otago Peninsula, visitors can explore the tower, ballroom, a wealth of antique furnishings and the grounds are a Garden of International Significance.

Otago Harbour Cycleway

For a breezy ride, hire e-bikes and take the cycle ferry from Port Chalmers to Portobello, stopping off for coffee and lunch along on the way.

Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens

This Garden of National Significance has panoramic harbour views, mature trees and plenty of flowers.

Quarantine Island/Kamau

Taurua Journey across the water to this natural wonderland, rich inhistory. It was a place for southern Māori people to collect food and early European settlers to stay while their ships were in quarantine.

Octagon, Dunedin © DunedinNZ

MORE Dunedin Must Do’s...

> Dunedin Railway Station > Dunedin Botanic Garden> Harbour Cruises > Globe Theatre > Regent Theatre > Chinese Garden> Writers’ Walk> World’s steepest street – Baldwin Street > Olveston Historic House> OCHO Chocolate Factory> Dining - the Octagon, Lower Stuart Street Precinct and St Clair Esplanade > Port Chalmers Regional Maritime Museum > Dunedin Gasworks Museum > Otago Farmers’ Market at Dunedin Railway Station, Saturday > Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary > Tunnel Beach > Organ Pipes Walk > Sinclair Wetlands > St Clair Beach > Karitāne Beach, Waikouaiti > Doctors Point > Mosgiel a ‘Motorhome-Friendly Town’

Chinese Gardens, Dunedin BOTH: © DunedinNZ

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