dorms with bunk beds have shared bathroom facilities; all have free wi-fi. select options have in-room refrigerators, desks, tvs, and kitchens or kitchenettes. amenities include communal kitchens and coin-operated laundry facilities. some private rooms have en suite bathrooms. this relaxed hostel is a 3-minute walk from the natural science and historic exhibits at the otago museum, and 2 km from forsyth barr stadium. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Dunedin International Airport 30 min
Dunedin Botanic Garden (7 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. Dunedin Railway Station (11 min) Larnach Castle (22 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (14 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. Otago Museum (3 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. Olveston Historic Home (11 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Otago Peninsula (29 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Tunnel Beach (17 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Saint Clair Beach (13 min) Sandy beach known for surfing breaks & backed by a promenade lined with seafood restaurants & bars. 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. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (6 min) Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Dunedin Public Art Gallery (11 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Dunedin Railways (12 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. |