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Dunedin

New Zealand travel guide

What to see in Dunedin

A city with Scottish roots, with the Otago Peninsula and its wildlife close by.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from September to May
Photo: User DLiebisch on de.wikipedia · Public domain

Dunedin highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Railway station

    A stone building with mosaics, one of the most photographed in the country.

  2. Otago Peninsula

    Royal albatrosses and yellow-eyed penguins.

  3. Baldwin Street

    One of the steepest streets in the world.

  4. Larnach Castle

    A 19th-century mansion with gardens above the peninsula.

  5. St Clair Beach

    A surf beach with a promenade and a saltwater pool.

Day trips from Dunedin

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Dunedin

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Dunedin are from September to May.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to August

    Winter on the South Island

    Snow in the mountains, passes that need chains and the Milford Sound road sometimes closed by avalanches.

    What to do: It’s ski season in Queenstown and Wanaka; for hiking and lakes, November to April is better.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood café. The dishes you can’t miss are in the New Zealand guide.

Frequently asked questions about Dunedin

What to see in Dunedin?

Railway station, Otago Peninsula, Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle and St Clair Beach.

What to see in Dunedin in one day?

Don’t miss Railway station, Otago Peninsula, Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle and St Clair Beach. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Dunedin?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Dunedin are from September to May.

What day trips can you take from Dunedin?

Otago Peninsula.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.