Hayley’s guidebook
City/town information
Dunedin is a vibrant, historical and cultural city. Known for our Scottish heritage and great art, music and stunning coastal scenery.
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Dunedin
Dunedin is a vibrant, historical and cultural city. Known for our Scottish heritage and great art, music and stunning coastal scenery.
Walks
A great, sheltered bush walk in Dunedin city. Easy terrain and mixture of loops from 20min to 40min+ return
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Ross Creek Reservoir Forest Walk
A great, sheltered bush walk in Dunedin city. Easy terrain and mixture of loops from 20min to 40min+ return
Stunning walk on sealed road (no traffic access on weekends) that over looks St Kilda beach and up to Lawyers Head at the end. 3.5km return on the road. Easy walk
John Wilson Ocean Drive
John Wilson Ocean DriveStunning walk on sealed road (no traffic access on weekends) that over looks St Kilda beach and up to Lawyers Head at the end. 3.5km return on the road. Easy walk
Great walk or bike around the Dunedin Harbour. From Port Chalmers to Portobello (almost all off-road).
Harbour Mouth Molars
Great walk or bike around the Dunedin Harbour. From Port Chalmers to Portobello (almost all off-road).
Stunning scenery and popular attraction in Dunedin. Moderate to steep hill climb on return trip to carpark
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Passeggiata sulla spiaggia del tunnel
25 Tunnel Beach RdStunning scenery and popular attraction in Dunedin. Moderate to steep hill climb on return trip to carpark
Neighbourhoods
Local neighbourhood to my house. Great family neighbourhood with shops on the main street, Musselburgh Rise. These include a bakery, pharmacy, Indian restaurant, hairdressers, 2x fish and chip shops and dairy (3min walk). All 5 min walk from house.
Musselburgh
Local neighbourhood to my house. Great family neighbourhood with shops on the main street, Musselburgh Rise. These include a bakery, pharmacy, Indian restaurant, hairdressers, 2x fish and chip shops and dairy (3min walk). All 5 min walk from house.
Food scene
Delicious Italian restaurant. Only takes bookings for large groups but generally can seat all walk-ins. Great pasta and wood-fire pizza.
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Esplanade
EsplanadeDelicious Italian restaurant. Only takes bookings for large groups but generally can seat all walk-ins. Great pasta and wood-fire pizza.
BUSTER GREEN
466 George StreetAwesome cafe located in Dunedin CBD.
Good Good
22 Vogel StGreat burgers and laid-back atomsphere
Mr Fox Tapas Lounge Bar
12 The OctagonGreat cocktail bar in the Octagon. Head downstairs for modern, fun bar.
A must stop for any Gin-lover. Over 120+ gins in a neat wee nook of George Street
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Zanzibar
311 George StA must stop for any Gin-lover. Over 120+ gins in a neat wee nook of George Street
Modern asian fusion restaurant with great menu and drinks. Turns to bar/nightclub late on weekends
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Vault 21
21 The OctagonModern asian fusion restaurant with great menu and drinks. Turns to bar/nightclub late on weekends
Amigos Dunedin
13 Bath StreetYum tacos! Great mexican in Dunedin
Up-market modern renowned Dunedin restaurant with great decor and menu
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No 7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen RdUp-market modern renowned Dunedin restaurant with great decor and menu
Sightseeing
Something to do with the whole family. The butterfly experience is great fun
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Museo di Otago
419 Great King St NSomething to do with the whole family. The butterfly experience is great fun
Stunning exhibits, located in the Octagon and free admission
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Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Stunning exhibits, located in the Octagon and free admission
A great look through NZ and Otago transport history. Modern and interesting exhibit. Free admission
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Museo dei coloni di Toitu Otago
31 Queens GardensA great look through NZ and Otago transport history. Modern and interesting exhibit. Free admission
Olveston Historic Home
42 Royal TerraceHistoric home tour in Dunedin.
Larnachs Castle
A look through NZ's only residential castle. Stunning views of Otago Harbour as well