next to a bus stop in a residential neighbourhood, this unassuming motel is a 3-minute walk from the otago museum and 2 km from dunedin botanic garden. some add soaking tubs and/or extra bedrooms; 1 unit features a whirlpool bath. limited off-street parking is complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. laid-back studios and apartments offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus kitchenettes and dining areas. amenities include continental breakfast (fee) and a guest laundry Dunedin International Airport 30 min
Baldwin Street: Steepest Street in the World! (6 min) World's steepest drivable residential street with a 35 per cent gradient, rising from 30 m to 100 m. Olveston Historic Home (10 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Dunedin Railways (12 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Saint Clair Beach (13 min) Sandy beach known for surfing breaks & backed by a promenade lined with seafood restaurants & bars. Otago Museum (2 min) Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden (5 min) Classic Chinese garden with features such as a lake & grand archway, plus an audio tour & tea house. Dunedin Public Art Gallery (11 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (13 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. Dunedin Botanic Garden (6 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (6 min) Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Larnach Castle (22 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Otago Peninsula (29 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Dunedin Railway Station (10 min) Tunnel Beach (17 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. |