Otago Peninsula

Travel Guide

Otago Peninsula showing tranquil scenes and landscape views
Otago Peninsula showing tranquil scenes and landscape views
Otago Peninsula showing boating and mist or fog
Otago Peninsula showing farmland, land animals and tranquil scenes
Otago Peninsula showing a marina

Where to stay in Otago Peninsula

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Portobello

While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve.

Portobello
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Ocean Grove

While Ocean Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre.

Ocean Grove
Karetai Track, Otago Peninsula. Easy coastal walk which has awesome views and access to Tomahawk Beach

Highcliff

When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highcliff
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Macandrew Bay

Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
Larnach Castle showing a park, heritage architecture and a castle

Broad Bay

Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Broad Bay
Rose garden on the premises of Larnach Castle, on the hills of the Otago Peninsula very close to Dunedin, New Zealand. Entrance fee is only NZD15 and for that you can spend hours admiring the garden, not just roses but plentiful of other rare species of flowers and plants.

Larnachs Castle

Though Larnachs Castle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Boulder Beach.

Larnachs Castle
Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge

4 out of 5
145 Camp Road Dunedin
The price is HK$678 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
HK$678
HK$795 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (578 reviews)
An all around good experience! It’s nice to stay there and be around the grounds when all the other people aren’t!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Larnach Lodge
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City Otago
The price is HK$551 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$551
HK$781 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions The Fletcher House and Larnach Castle are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
The location was beautiful and the house was charmingly quirky

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
The price is HK$666 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
HK$666
HK$775 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The gym is enough to get in a pretty good workout. Views are nice from there. Bathrooms are a little small but the room is nice. The staff was very nice. Walkable to many things. Definitely would stay or recommend to others. Beds were clean. Which is alway a priority for us.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
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Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Dunedin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions The Fletcher House and Larnach Castle are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
The location was beautiful and the house was charmingly quirky

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Harbour Studio (Dunedin)

Harbour Studio (Dunedin)

Dunedin Area Dunedin
Stay at this condo in Dunedin. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Dunedin Railways are located ...
Harbour Studio (Dunedin)
Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd

Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd

Dunedin Otago
Stay at this apartment in Dunedin. Popular attractions Edgar Centre and Chisholm Park Golf Club are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
We had to get in touch with the host as directions and entry details did not come through . There was a large crack in the bathroom sink and the carpet by the bathroom door was very wet . Barring these comments a good apartment.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd
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Popular places to visit

Larnach Castle showing a park, heritage architecture and a castle

Larnach Castle

4/5(6 reviews)

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Larnach Castle
Royal Albatross Centre which includes rocky coastline, a gorge or canyon and mist or fog

Royal Albatross Centre

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.

Royal Albatross Centre
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

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Penguin Place
Dunedin featuring a church or cathedral and indigenous culture

Otakou Marae

You can learn about the history of Otakou with a visit to Otakou Marae. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Otakou Marae

Tomahak Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Tomahak Beach during your travels in Ocean Grove? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Tomahak Beach

Historic Fort Taiaroa

Learn about the local history of Harington Point when you spend time at Historic Fort Taiaroa. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Historic Fort Taiaroa
Larnach Castle showing château or palace and street scenes

Dunedin