Bone Street's Guide to Dunedin
City/town information
Welcome to Dunedin!
There are two main areas that you’ll want to explore: the city centre and the Otago Peninsula. In the city, you have fabulous free museums, brewery tours, and beautiful beaches to explore. Guided tours or a road trip to the Otago Peninsula will bring you to amazing wildlife attractions where you’ll have the opportunity to spot penguins, seals, sea lions and royal albatross.
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Dunedin
Welcome to Dunedin!
There are two main areas that you’ll want to explore: the city centre and the Otago Peninsula. In the city, you have fabulous free museums, brewery tours, and beautiful beaches to explore. Guided tours or a road trip to the Otago Peninsula will bring you to amazing wildlife attractions where you’ll have the opportunity to spot penguins, seals, sea lions and royal albatross.
Sightseeing
Visit Tunnel beach and check out the coastal arches and tunnel, just a short but nice walk from the carpark.
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Tunnel Beach Walk
25 Tunnel Beach RdVisit Tunnel beach and check out the coastal arches and tunnel, just a short but nice walk from the carpark.
See amazing wildlife on the Otago Peninsula either independently or with a tour such as Elm Wildlife Tours or Back to Nature Tours (more info and book tickets on Tripadvisor)
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Otago Peninsula
See amazing wildlife on the Otago Peninsula either independently or with a tour such as Elm Wildlife Tours or Back to Nature Tours (more info and book tickets on Tripadvisor)
See fascinating pieces of South Pacific history at the Otago Museum and/or for the kids explore discovery world and the butterfly sanctuary. The Otago Museum also has a cafe on the ground floor.
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Museo de Otago
419 Great King St NSee fascinating pieces of South Pacific history at the Otago Museum and/or for the kids explore discovery world and the butterfly sanctuary. The Otago Museum also has a cafe on the ground floor.
Take a tour of Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula (on Tripadvisor)
Children under 15 are also free and both self guided and guided tours are available.
Larnachs Castle
Take a tour of Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula (on Tripadvisor)
Children under 15 are also free and both self guided and guided tours are available.
Come down and see the penguins of Dunedin and wicked views
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Penguin Place
45 Pakihau RdCome down and see the penguins of Dunedin and wicked views
The Dunedin Railway Station is one of the city’s most prominent architectural landmarks, taking pride of place in the central city. Dating back to 1906, this magnificent Flemish Renaissance-style edifice features white Oamaru limestone facings on black basalt rock, giving it a dramatic air and it’s characteristic ‘Gingerbread House’ appearance.
The station is open to the public to marvel at the ornate interiors and period adornments. Dunedin hinterlands. A large restaurant takes up the much of the ground floor and the upper floor houses an art gallery and a sports hall of fame.
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Dunedin Railway Station
The Dunedin Railway Station is one of the city’s most prominent architectural landmarks, taking pride of place in the central city. Dating back to 1906, this magnificent Flemish Renaissance-style edifice features white Oamaru limestone facings on black basalt rock, giving it a dramatic air and it’s characteristic ‘Gingerbread House’ appearance.
The station is open to the public to marvel at the ornate interiors and period adornments. Dunedin hinterlands. A large restaurant takes up the much of the ground floor and the upper floor houses an art gallery and a sports hall of fame.
Explore St Clair beach along with a swim at the hot salt water pool if you wish. Also located at St Clair is a variety of restaurants and cafes for a dine in at the beach experience. Also for children is the Zoo cafe for a bit of a different fun experience.
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St Clair Beach
Explore St Clair beach along with a swim at the hot salt water pool if you wish. Also located at St Clair is a variety of restaurants and cafes for a dine in at the beach experience. Also for children is the Zoo cafe for a bit of a different fun experience.
Either go for a nice beach walk or carry on walking up John Wilson Drive to "Lovers Leap". Lovely walk during the day and safe for kids to ride their bikes as just past the surf life saving club the road is closed until 3pm each day.
Saint Kilda Beach
Either go for a nice beach walk or carry on walking up John Wilson Drive to "Lovers Leap". Lovely walk during the day and safe for kids to ride their bikes as just past the surf life saving club the road is closed until 3pm each day.
Watch Dunedin's famous royals. Tours available and also a Cafe & Gift Shop.
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Royal Albatross Centre
1259 Harington Point RdWatch Dunedin's famous royals. Tours available and also a Cafe & Gift Shop.
Natures Wonders offers a variety of tours with real wildlife experiences. Natures Wonders also offers a cafe with an option to either dine inside or out.
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Natures Wonders
1265 Harington Point RdNatures Wonders offers a variety of tours with real wildlife experiences. Natures Wonders also offers a cafe with an option to either dine inside or out.
The base of the pyramids are 15-20 minutes walk from the carpark. You can also take the time to. walk to the top of the small pyramid on the well maintained walking track.
The Pyramids
The base of the pyramids are 15-20 minutes walk from the carpark. You can also take the time to. walk to the top of the small pyramid on the well maintained walking track.
With an easy walking track and combined coastal views with wildlife viewing, fun for the whole family and kids will love the sand dunes and a swim at the beach.
Please note Part of Sandfly Bay Wildlife refuge is closed from 1 November to 28 February to protect wildlife in the area. Please follow signs to access the beach.
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Sandfly Bay
With an easy walking track and combined coastal views with wildlife viewing, fun for the whole family and kids will love the sand dunes and a swim at the beach.
Please note Part of Sandfly Bay Wildlife refuge is closed from 1 November to 28 February to protect wildlife in the area. Please follow signs to access the beach.
Explore the early settlers at Toitu Museum along with loads of other things to explore, Toitu also has a cafe for a bite to eat! For children around Christmas time there is also Pixie Town and photos with Santa!
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Museo de los Colonos de Otago Toitu en Dunedin
31 Queens GardensExplore the early settlers at Toitu Museum along with loads of other things to explore, Toitu also has a cafe for a bite to eat! For children around Christmas time there is also Pixie Town and photos with Santa!
Tours & Activities for Families
If your into trampolines and climbing fun head to Leap/Clip and Climb for a day full of fun!
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Leap Dunedin
27 Grosvenor StIf your into trampolines and climbing fun head to Leap/Clip and Climb for a day full of fun!
If huge inflatables are your thing come on down to Inflatable world for hours of fun! Super fun for both kids and adults!
Inflatable World
93 Crawford StIf huge inflatables are your thing come on down to Inflatable world for hours of fun! Super fun for both kids and adults!
Challenge each other to laser tag, mini golf, board games and much more at Magazone!
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Megazone Entertainment Center
170 Frederick StChallenge each other to laser tag, mini golf, board games and much more at Magazone!
Awesome for kids to play on a family trip especially with our new and improved bicycle track with real life traffic lights and stop signs, Also at the "Dinosaur Park" you could play a round of mini golf, or ride on the train which takes you for a short trip around the old bumper cars park
Marlow Park Playground
Awesome for kids to play on a family trip especially with our new and improved bicycle track with real life traffic lights and stop signs, Also at the "Dinosaur Park" you could play a round of mini golf, or ride on the train which takes you for a short trip around the old bumper cars park
Fancy a bit of ice skating? Dunedin Ice Stadium is the place to be with free boot hire with entry and sleds for children to sit on and push round are available for those new bees.
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Dunedin Ice Stadium
105 Victoria RdFancy a bit of ice skating? Dunedin Ice Stadium is the place to be with free boot hire with entry and sleds for children to sit on and push round are available for those new bees.
Food scene
Tour the speights brewery (more info on Tripadvisor), Dine in at the Speights Ale House or have a shop at the Speights shop!
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Speight's Brewery
200 Rattray StTour the speights brewery (more info on Tripadvisor), Dine in at the Speights Ale House or have a shop at the Speights shop!
Explore and go on a tour at Emersons brewery and/or dine in for lunch or dinner!
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Emerson's Brewery
70 Anzac AveExplore and go on a tour at Emersons brewery and/or dine in for lunch or dinner!
Explore the Otago Farmers Market on a Saturday bright and early with loads of fresh produce and baking to choose from.
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Mercado de agricultores de Otago
27 Anzac AveExplore the Otago Farmers Market on a Saturday bright and early with loads of fresh produce and baking to choose from.
A great cafe with a range of yummy treats for both adults and for kids, They also have a range of yummy milkshakes for a wee treat for the kiddies.
Tasse Cafe
45 Mailer StA great cafe with a range of yummy treats for both adults and for kids, They also have a range of yummy milkshakes for a wee treat for the kiddies.
Governor's Cafe
438 George StAnother great place for kids with yummy pancakes for either breakfast or lunch!
Vogel St Kitchen
76 Vogel StBacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant
12 The OctagonBracken Restaurant
95 Filleul StConsejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Booking in advance
A lot of places you are better to book in advance, especially things like brewery tours, Leap & Clip and Climb and guided tours
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Ubers are a good way to travel!
Ordering an uber is also a good way to get around, You are also able to order uber eats from a variety of restaurants and fast food outlets.