St. Clair

Dunedin

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Popular places to visit

The Octagon featuring 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 featuring waves, a coastal town and a sandy 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 showing a park, heritage architecture and a 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 showing 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 which includes 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

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

HK$209
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

HK$719
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

HK$1,326
per adult
Mainland Peninsula Tour
Olveston Hall

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

HK$118
per adult
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Wildlife and Penguin Tour

HK$296
per adult
Wildlife and Penguin Tour
We see a variety of other albatross and seabird species, like the bullers albatross pictured here.

Monarch Wildlife Cruise

HK$301
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monarch Wildlife Cruise
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Top hotels in St. Clair

Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

3.5 out of 5
24 Esplanade, St. Clair Beach, Dunedin
The price is HK$893 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
HK$893
HK$1,044 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (707 reviews)
"I loved the view from the balcony, the closeness to the beach and lido."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel St Clair
Esplanade Apartments

Esplanade Apartments

3.5 out of 5
14 Esplanade, Dunedin, Otago
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions St. Clair Golf Club and Ocean Beach Railway ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Great communication. Clean and comfortable apt. Ocean view. 😀"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

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Esplanade Apartments
Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair

Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair

3.5 out of 5
15 Bedford Street, St Clair, Dunedin
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions St. Clair Golf Club and Ocean Beach Railway are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
"Great spot"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

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Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair
Architectural home with stunning sea views in St Clair

Architectural home with stunning sea views in St Clair

Dunedin, Otago Region
The price is HK$2,522 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
HK$2,522
HK$4,331 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Dunedin. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions St. Clair Golf Club and Tunnel Beach are located ...
Architectural home with stunning sea views in St Clair
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is HK$618 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
HK$618
HK$716 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great stay and staff--fantastic location. Will stay again on my next journey to Dunedin!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is HK$652 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
HK$652
HK$756 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were superb."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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Other neighbourhoods around St. Clair

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Calversham

Calversham is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Calversham
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Saint Kilda

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Saint Kilda
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South Dunedin

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

South Dunedin
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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.

Mornington
Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements

Dunedin City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grand Casino or The Octagon.

Dunedin City Centre
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Andersons Bay

Though Andersons Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edgar Centre and Tomahak Beach.

Andersons Bay

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