Guidebook for Dunedin
Parks and nature walks
All walking tracks are online at Dunedin City Council (DCC) website , these are some of my favourites
Just at the bottom of the street and to your left, a playground, bush walk, large trees, Archery training even!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chingford Park
Just at the bottom of the street and to your left, a playground, bush walk, large trees, Archery training even!
Another lovely park, only a 5 minute drive, also has a playground and paddling pool
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town Belt-Woodhaugh Gardens
Another lovely park, only a 5 minute drive, also has a playground and paddling pool
A nice gentle swimming beach and a good walk along to explore the caves makes the drive always worth a visit
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Long Beach Sea Cave
A nice gentle swimming beach and a good walk along to explore the caves makes the drive always worth a visit
Huriawa Historic Site
One of my favourites when the weather is suitable !
The start of the track that goes up the mountain! Or just a nice park to visit :) Has a playground
Bethune's Gully
The start of the track that goes up the mountain! Or just a nice park to visit :) Has a playground
Wonderful views, and a decent walk, not good on a windy day!
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tunnel Beach Walk
25 Tunnel Beach RdWonderful views, and a decent walk, not good on a windy day!
Kaka Point Beach
Just over an hour away , an amazing view from the light house walk
Something for everyone - a Japanese garden, Mediterranean, African, Aotearoa native section, Rhododendron/Maples at the top of the garden, Roses, an aviary, Herb garden, children’s playground, cafe and lots of open spaces..!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Great King Street NorthSomething for everyone - a Japanese garden, Mediterranean, African, Aotearoa native section, Rhododendron/Maples at the top of the garden, Roses, an aviary, Herb garden, children’s playground, cafe and lots of open spaces..!
Food Scene
Some of my tried and trusted places - but there are so many!!!
Great coffee! Have just relocated to George St. If arrive to order before 9.30am you can have any coffee or tea plus any porridge for $15. Not your usual porridge ! Very special!
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333 Bank StGreat coffee! Have just relocated to George St. If arrive to order before 9.30am you can have any coffee or tea plus any porridge for $15. Not your usual porridge ! Very special!
Delicious all round, cheap night Monday, also do takeaways. 3 minute drive from home
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Spice Restaurant & Bar
11 North RdDelicious all round, cheap night Monday, also do takeaways. 3 minute drive from home
The closest fish and chip shop to home, and good value ! I think the Chinese meals at the next closest are a little bit better but the fish and chips here are very good
North East Valley Takeaways
The closest fish and chip shop to home, and good value ! I think the Chinese meals at the next closest are a little bit better but the fish and chips here are very good
The closest restaurant to home , halfway down the Valley! More like authentic Japanese style , pretty good value
Hana Japanese Restaurant
The closest restaurant to home , halfway down the Valley! More like authentic Japanese style , pretty good value
Botanical Takeaways
31 North Rdgreat fish and chips at the Gardens 5
Minutes from home
good pizza, beer, coffee, desserts...bit of a Gardens landmark!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filadelfio's Pizza
3 North Rdgood pizza, beer, coffee, desserts...bit of a Gardens landmark!
One of the original Japanese Restaurants in Dunedin, high quality!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jizo Japanese Restaurant
56 Princes StOne of the original Japanese Restaurants in Dunedin, high quality!
Cheaper Japanese restaurant, quick and consistent service, favourite of my kids growing up!
Tokyo House Restaurant
367 George StCheaper Japanese restaurant, quick and consistent service, favourite of my kids growing up!
Catalyst
Delicious lunch place and good coffee
High end cuisine for lunch or dinner (lunch is 3 courses for $35) with an ocean view from nearly all tables. Must make reservations !
Titi Restaurant
High end cuisine for lunch or dinner (lunch is 3 courses for $35) with an ocean view from nearly all tables. Must make reservations !
Hell Pizza Dunedin North
703 Great King St NDelicious takeaway pizza
Copper Cafe
595 HighgateNice coffee and service
Esplanade Restaurant
250 Forbury RdNice pizza and pasta at the beach
Great variety of mainly Taiwanese food in our main street in town, George St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chopsticks 101
380 George StGreat variety of mainly Taiwanese food in our main street in town, George St
Great Wall Takeaways
Great fish and chips and Chinese meals takeaway
Really delicious Chinese food, large menu catering for all tastes. Even a great menu for those with a vegan diet.
WongGok Restaurant
Really delicious Chinese food, large menu catering for all tastes. Even a great menu for those with a vegan diet.
Delicious vegetarian and vegan food (part of Organic food shop)
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taste Nature
131 High StDelicious vegetarian and vegan food (part of Organic food shop)
No 7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen RdGreat food, very popular so need to book
Drinks & Nightlife
Highly popular with locals, good beers, often live music, a 25 minute walk or 3 minute drive home by taxi
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inch Bar
8 Bank StHighly popular with locals, good beers, often live music, a 25 minute walk or 3 minute drive home by taxi
Albar
135 Stuart StVery popular bar in the centre of town
Specialise in Gin but also do some nice alcohol free drinks !
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zanzibar
311 George StSpecialise in Gin but also do some nice alcohol free drinks !
Woof!
Very popular, also has decent food!
Sightseeing
The highest point in Dunedin, with expansive 360 degree views and a bit of a bush track
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Cargill Lookout
Cowan RoadThe highest point in Dunedin, with expansive 360 degree views and a bit of a bush track
Rare birds and lovely bush tracks to walk through . Great food when cafe is open.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary - Te Korowai o Mihiwaka
Rare birds and lovely bush tracks to walk through . Great food when cafe is open.
Signal Hill Lookout
Signal Hill RoadAnother iconic Dunedin lookout
wonderful variety of gardens and walking paths, and a cafe from the lower Gardens Corner entrance.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Great King Street Northwonderful variety of gardens and walking paths, and a cafe from the lower Gardens Corner entrance.
beautiful building to photograph, also where you catch the Taieri Gorge train from
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dunedin Railway Station
beautiful building to photograph, also where you catch the Taieri Gorge train from
Ferrocarril Taieri Gorge
22 Anzac Avefantastic journey to take!
Must see - great visitors centre, and can stand on the edge of the cliff for fantastic ocean views and usually Albatross! drive takes about 50 minutes but would be part of exploring the Peninsula. Good wee cafe there too. Penguin tours popular.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Royal Albatross Centre
1259 Harington Point RdMust see - great visitors centre, and can stand on the edge of the cliff for fantastic ocean views and usually Albatross! drive takes about 50 minutes but would be part of exploring the Peninsula. Good wee cafe there too. Penguin tours popular.
Olveston Historic Home
42 Royal TerraceA true piece of Dunedin history
the only New Zealand Castle! lovely gardens if you have time to spend here
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Larnach
145 Camp Rdthe only New Zealand Castle! lovely gardens if you have time to spend here
Absolutely wonderful, with Butterfly house in case you are feeling the cold, and a planetarium!
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Otago
419 Great King St NAbsolutely wonderful, with Butterfly house in case you are feeling the cold, and a planetarium!
A unique and captivating view of local history
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los Colonos de Otago Toitu en Dunedin
31 Queens GardensA unique and captivating view of local history
One of the Cathedrals built by our Settlers
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
First Church Of Otago
415 Moray PlOne of the Cathedrals built by our Settlers
Yet another of the Cathedrals built by our ancestors in the early days, in the heart of the city, the Octagon
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Paul's Cathedral
228 Stuart StYet another of the Cathedrals built by our ancestors in the early days, in the heart of the city, the Octagon
Arts & Culture
great bundle of craft making events, learning to dance, etc
North East Valley Community Development Project
262 North Rdgreat bundle of craft making events, learning to dance, etc
If you need a Buddhist Centre, this is a Tibetan lineage connection, housed in a Historic Home.
Dhargyey Buddhist Centre
22 Royal TerraceIf you need a Buddhist Centre, this is a Tibetan lineage connection, housed in a Historic Home.
If you need a Presbyterian Church, this is worth a visit, another Cathedral you are welcome to visit even just to sit in, amazed at the architecture
Knox Church
449 George StIf you need a Presbyterian Church, this is worth a visit, another Cathedral you are welcome to visit even just to sit in, amazed at the architecture
Always some fresh exhibitions on, many levels to explore
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Always some fresh exhibitions on, many levels to explore
Where the biggest events are held in Dunedin in sport and music
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Forsyth Barr
130 Anzac AveWhere the biggest events are held in Dunedin in sport and music
Where many concerts and events are held, including the Dunedin Sinfonia and NZ Symphony Orchestra
Dunedin Town Hall
Where many concerts and events are held, including the Dunedin Sinfonia and NZ Symphony Orchestra
Many touring shows perform here, also is the main Dunedin Booking office for upcoming shows
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regent Theatre
Many touring shows perform here, also is the main Dunedin Booking office for upcoming shows
Essentials
the local Dairy, can get all the basics, cone icecreams, also buy lotto here
Quarry Store - On The Spot
314 North Rdthe local Dairy, can get all the basics, cone icecreams, also buy lotto here
Great selection of everything you need, including a Post Shop/Kiwi Bank inside the supermarket, 3 minute drive from home
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New World Gardens
6 Opoho RdGreat selection of everything you need, including a Post Shop/Kiwi Bank inside the supermarket, 3 minute drive from home
Our best organic supplies shop (a section also at Centre City New World)
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taste Nature
131 High StOur best organic supplies shop (a section also at Centre City New World)
Free computer access for 30 minutes, and Wifi, nice place to rest and read also!
Dunedin City Library
230 Moray PlFree computer access for 30 minutes, and Wifi, nice place to rest and read also!
a good range of anything you might need including health products/herbs. Situated beside our New World supermarket at the Gardens, only a 3 minute car drive from home
antidote Gardens
a good range of anything you might need including health products/herbs. Situated beside our New World supermarket at the Gardens, only a 3 minute car drive from home
Shopping
Koru New Zealand Art
2 Castle StSome of the best pieces of Art and Carvings in Dunedin
The Outpost Dunedin
Fun shop for some unique gifts , and clothes