Title: Visit Highcliff: 2026 Highcliff, Dunedin Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Highcliff](https://expedia.com/Highcliff-Dunedin-Hotels.0-n693020867196026880-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Dunedin](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dunedin](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Highcliff](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Highcliff.d693020867196026880.Car-Rental-Guide)[Highcliff Vacations](https://expedia.com/Highcliff.d693020867196026880.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Highcliff ## Dunedin ![Karetai Track, Otago Peninsula. Easy coastal walk which has awesome views and access to Tomahawk Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/7a82f124-676b-487a-a051-6c4d15ace46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karetai Track, Otago Peninsula. Easy coastal walk which has awesome views and access to Tomahawk Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/7a82f124-676b-487a-a051-6c4d15ace46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Get the chance to see a penguin in the wild while on a wildlife tour to Otago Peninsula. It's an unforgettable experience.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/671c9e3c-c87d-40c5-b026-51714906cd2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Highcliff Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Dunedin Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Dunedin.dx6048046) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/c29154be-54c3-469f-8494-52718894ae72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Otago Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Otago, during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Otago-North-Dunedin.d6113060.Vacation-Attraction) ![Larnach Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113108/3093fa8c-72aa-4896-b80c-ca0218d81c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larnach Castle Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle. [](https://expedia.com/Larnach-Castle-Broad-Bay.d6113108.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Octagon which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113054/e211c11a-fcae-476f-9ab9-61989f873fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Octagon Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés. [](https://expedia.com/The-Octagon-Dunedin-City-Centre.d6113054.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Clair Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113086/b57dca33-3feb-43c8-8b62-bbcf365e2155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Clair Beach Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches. [](https://expedia.com/St-Clair-Beach-Lawyers-Head.d6113086.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dunedin Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174369/1687b884-7fff-4853-94b0-206334c4ffa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin Town Hall Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre. [](https://expedia.com/Dunedin-Town-Hall-Dunedin-City-Centre.d6174369.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring a lake or waterhole and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113082/e8c39312-b17f-482b-a8c6-dc3fe35f9028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin Botanic Garden Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden. [](https://expedia.com/Dunedin-Botanic-Garden-North-Dunedin.d6113082.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218548/5347af1c-16c8-4ae5-b631-1986b74d32bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula $135 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/clearwater-wildlife-tours-small-group-10max-otago-peninsula.a47218548.activity-details) ![Larnach Castle Dunedin New Zealand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394475/e3435b08-0e6e-4db6-ab78-58bfcd9c2d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket $29 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/larnach-castle-and-gardens-admission-ticket.a1394475.activity-details) ![Bullers Albatross](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295375/6191c11c-3a25-4b2c-bf7a-ebeb8a06baa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch $42 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/otago-peninsula-wildlife-cruise-with-monarch.a1295375.activity-details) ![Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270249/e30cacdc-9d18-4474-952e-a706b6a35172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour $86 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dunedin-city-and-coastal-views-3-hour-small-group-guided-tour.a45270249.activity-details) ![Hoopers Inlet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760057/e64e5650-4221-410f-ae31-b94f7cddc484.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle $156 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dunedin-city.a1760057.activity-details) ![Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270491/18aca442-a163-47de-bdcf-2d74b3bf0b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mainland Peninsula Tour $153 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/mainland-peninsula-tour.a45270491.activity-details) [See all activities in Dunedin](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Highcliff Hotel Deals ![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 118 High Street Dunedin $98 nightly $113 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. 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