Guide to Dunedin
Dunedin Venues Management Limited is proud to call this beautiful city our home. Ōtepoti has a lot to offer those coming from out of town. This guide is a place to find out a bit about what our little city (with a lot of heart) has to offer.
A guide to DunedinWelcome to Ōtepoti Dunedin, one of New Zealand’s most scenic and historic cities
Dunedin, and its surrounds, are a unique mix of natural wonders, rare wildlife and stunning heritage attractions. It's where gothic architecture meets sweeping coastal landscapes—a wonderful mix of offbeat urban charm and cinematic surrounds. While you’re here, take your time and discover the many hidden gems and experiences that await.
Stay
Find accommodation in Dunedin from luxury to budget—pick your favourite places to stay. Hotel, motel, lodge, boutique, backpackers, holiday parks or camping. There are lots of options that are nice and close to your particular interests.
Tours
Tours of Dunedin, New Zealand’s wildlife and heritage or exciting guided activities all let you glimpse the city’s heart. Book historic home, garden or eco tours. Be guided on fishing, art and biking excursions. Taste the wares of local food producers and explore the rare species in the 'wildlife capital' of New Zealand.
Getting there
Dunedin is a very accessible city. If you arrive in the city and do not have a vehicle, buses and taxis are plentiful and reliable and the central city is compact and easily walkable. Getting around the city itself is relatively easy and, in fact, we're known as the 15-minute city for this very reason.
Independent transport options include public bus, rental car, taxi, cycle hire or e-scooters.
isite Visitor Centre
The Dunedin isite Visitor Centre is part of New Zealand's official nationwide Visitor Information Network and it's located in the centre of the city—on the corner of the Otagon and George Street.
Their experienced staff will help you find quality activities, attractions, accommodation, transport and more! Experience the latest and greatest Dunedin has to offer.
Learn more at
isite DunedinHELPFUL LINKS
Both our venue complexes are located centrally and walking distance apart, which is a big part of why they work so well for drawing people into town life
The Dunedin Centre is at 1 Harrop Street, right on the Octagon—Dunedin's civic heart. It's part of the same complex as the Town Hall and shares a block with the Municipal Chambers, the public library, and St Paul's Cathedral. The Octagon itself is ringed with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels. Forsyth Barr Stadium is at 130 Anzac Avenue, just north of the CBD on the edge of the University of Otago campus. It's about a 15–20 minute walk from the Octagon, and a similar distance from the railway station and the main hotel strip.
Both our venue complexes are located centrally and walking distance apart, which is a big part of why they work so well for drawing people into town life
The Dunedin Centre is at 1 Harrop Street, right on the Octagon—Dunedin's civic heart. It's part of the same complex as the Town Hall and shares a block with the Municipal Chambers, the public library, and St Paul's Cathedral. The Octagon itself is ringed with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels. Forsyth Barr Stadium is at 130 Anzac Avenue, just north of the CBD on the edge of the University of Otago campus. It's about a 15–20 minute walk from the Octagon, and a similar distance from the railway station and the main hotel strip.
Both our venue complexes are located centrally and walking distance apart, which is a big part of why they work so well for drawing people into town life
The Dunedin Centre is at 1 Harrop Street, right on the Octagon—Dunedin's civic heart. It's part of the same complex as the Town Hall and shares a block with the Municipal Chambers, the public library, and St Paul's Cathedral. The Octagon itself is ringed with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels. Forsyth Barr Stadium is at 130 Anzac Avenue, just north of the CBD on the edge of the University of Otago campus. It's about a 15–20 minute walk from the Octagon, and a similar distance from the railway station and the main hotel strip.