The Cove
Dunedin
Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
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 Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Things to do
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion
The Cove Hotel Deals
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Great stay, staff were fantastic, check in and out super easy
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Great central location. Helpful friendly staff. Good sized rooms
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
The room was quiet and very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Parcels restaurant was great.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Breakfast was the same every morning x5. Fruit varied but heated food always baked beans, yuk, scrambled eggs, hash browns and bacon/sausages. No ability to put together maybe an egg benny meal, or maybe salmon for a bagel meal.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Handy location. We stay regularly as good value for money, parking and easy walk to city centre.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Hotel St Clair
Fantastic views over St Clair and St Kilda beaches, a wonderful place to base yourselves when visiting Dunedin.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Other neighborhoods around The Cove
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.
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.
Andersons Bay
While Andersons Bay isn't home to many top sights, Edgar Centre and Tomahak Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Macandrew Bay
Travelers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
