Port Chalmers

Dunedin

Port Chalmers
Photo by Alex Vizcaino
Photo by Alex Vizcaino

Popular places to visit

The Octagon which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral 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 garden

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 showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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

$27
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

$95
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

$173
per adult
Mainland Peninsula Tour
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour

Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

$169
per adult
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Olveston Hall

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

$15
per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
See wild penguins just metres away !

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Port Chalmers Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$92 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
"Nil"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
$98 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$113 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Great location and service"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
$89 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$103 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
$126 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (790 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, rooms were a good size and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
$84 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$97 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (931 reviews)
"Room was satisfactory. Porta-cot was very average and wouldve been hard if we hadnt brought our own foam mattress. Right in city centre. Our room overlooked the read of the police station which some people wouldn't like however we didn' mind."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Quest Dunedin
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$81 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Beach lodge motel
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Other neighborhoods around Port Chalmers

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Portobello

If you're spending some time in Portobello, Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Portobello
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Macandrew Bay

Travelers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
Signal Hill

Ravensbourne

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Ravensbourne
Get the chance to see a penguin in the wild while on a wildlife tour to Otago Peninsula. It's an unforgettable experience.

Highcliff

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highcliff and surrounding area, you can visit Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Highcliff
Otago Museum featuring 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.

North Dunedin
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Ocean Grove

When in Ocean Grove, you can plan a visit to Tomahak Beach and St. Clair Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ocean Grove
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