Lighthouse Tours

Lighthouse was erected to help vessels navigate through dangerous waters. Still a striking feature of the landscape today, it's bound to have a few stories to tell about sailing rescues and triumphs.

This longstanding beacon is in Portobello, a destination that has plenty of things going for it! Larnach Castle, Penguin Place, and Royal Albatross Centre are other fine sightseeing opportunities close by when you've finished up at Lighthouse.

Popular places to visit

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
Dunedin featuring a church or cathedral and indigenous culture

Otakou Marae

Visit this community center to learn about the activities of the Maori people of the Otago Peninsula. See Maori artwork and attend a festival.

Otakou Marae
This piece of land on the Otago Peninsula was made into a reserve in the 1980's, to make sure it would always be protected for the Yellow Eyed Penguins. It is a self-funded conservation project that provides for the birds that make it their home - the nests are provided and their habitat is maintained and restored, there is a research program and a hospital for injured or sick birds. The tour takes you to the opposite coast where you can see the penguins come into shore and learn about their strange ways. We saw yellow eyed penguins, little blues and also fur seals. The yellow eyed penguins are endangered, because their juvenile survival rate is incredibly low, and they aren't prolific breeders. Tama, our guide, was funny and entertaining and the whole trip was well worth the $52/pp cost!

Penguin Place

Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Penguin Place
Signal Hill

Signal Hill

Bike, drive or walk to this hilltop lookout to admire the uninterrupted views over Dunedin’s Pacific Ocean coastline and Otago Harbour.

Signal Hill
Jewelled Gecko's are one of the many testaments to the wonderful work the sanctuary does - they bring endangered species to live and roam around the forest, safe from predators. Your money

Orokonui Ecosanctuary

You can take time to visit Orokonui Ecosanctuary during your travels to Mount Cargill. Check out the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Royal Albatross Centre which includes rocky coastline, mist or fog and a gorge or canyon

Royal Albatross Centre

Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.

Royal Albatross Centre

Best Lodging Options Near Lighthouse

Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge

4 out of 5
145 Camp Road, Dunedin
Larnach Lodge
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Camp Estate

Camp Estate

5 out of 5
100 Camp Road, Dunedin
Camp Estate
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4 out of 5
30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
Quest Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City, Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
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