Purakaunui Inlet Tours

Purakaunui Inlet is a lovely place to enjoy some time out from the bustle of everyday life. See if any water activities are on offer here, or just enjoy the calm ambiance.

Located in Otago, this body of water is well worth a look. But you'll find tons more to check out in the area. Penguin Place, Royal Albatross Centre, and Warrington Beach aren't too far away from Purakaunui Inlet.

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Coronet Ridge Resort

Coronet Ridge Resort

5 out of 5
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Price was $1,458, price is now $1,042 per person
$1,042
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Apr 5 - Apr 9
found 22 hours ago
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Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
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We loved the hospitality. We very much liked the overall idea of creating a hotel that exceeds your expectations.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Queenstown Country Lodge

Queenstown Country Lodge

4 out of 5
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Apr 5 - Apr 9
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
No negatives except NO negatives! 10 days great stay!!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

5 out of 5
Queenstown City Centre
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Price was $1,609, price is now $1,162 per person
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Apr 5 - Apr 9
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (976 reviews)
We loved our stay at QT. The staff was very helpful and friendly, the room was clean, pretty, and with all the amenities - even a Dyson hair dryer!

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Popular places to visit

This is what it looks like - beautiful regenerated forest, easy-walk trails, and lots of opportunities to see wildlife - takahe, kiwi, geckos, tuatara and much more! Your money

Orokonui Ecosanctuary

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

Best Lodging Options Near Purakaunui Inlet

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Purakanui Inlet Dunedin City
Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage
The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.

The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.

Long Beach Otago
The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.
Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away

Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away

Waitati Otago Region
Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Stunning coastal views in a movie like setting

Stunning coastal views in a movie like setting

Karitane Seacliff
Stunning coastal views in a movie like setting
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City Otago
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge

4 out of 5
145 Camp Road Dunedin
Larnach Lodge
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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