Brighton
Dunedin
Popular places to visit
University of Otago
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
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 Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Things to do
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Minibus Tales of True Crime in Victorian Dunedin
Top hotels in Brighton
Brighton Beach Riverside cottage
Lovely wee cottage. The perfect spot for a relaxing break. So appreciative of the fact that we were welcome to bring our big four legged family member with us too. When we accidentally left some medication behind, Jacqueline went above and beyond to get it back to us super fast.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home
The house was lovely, location perfect and presented clean and stocked well with appliances and essentials in the pantry. The only issue was the gutters and spouting-we had a bit of rain and many are blocked and growing weeds. Ie in some places the water was overflowing g like waterfalls. Also we ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Seabreeze Cottage, by the ocean in Brighton, Otago
Had a great time. Wonderful location. Very tidy and great communication from Janet
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Excellent upgrade
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
A solid hotel. Clean room, nice breakfast in the morning, excellent location, nice staff, reasonable price, no complaints.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
St. Clair
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.
Bradford
When in Bradford, you can plan a visit to Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mornington
While there might not be top attractions in Mornington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
Belleknowes
While there might not be top attractions in Belleknowes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
Saint Kilda
Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
