continental breakfast is available (fee). upgraded units add full kitchens, and some have balconies. set on tranquil gardens, this quaint motel is an 8-minute walk from the otago museum and 1 km from dunedin botanic garden. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. freebies include wi-fi, fairtrade tea and coffee, and milk on check-in. additional amenities include bbq and laundry facilities, a dvd library, and off-street parking. the bright, chalet-style motel units offer kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and dvd players Dunedin International Airport 31 min
Olveston Historic Home (13 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Royal Albatross Centre (45 min) Large wildlife sanctuary offering an observatory, exhibits, guided tours & a cafe on scenic grounds. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (7 min) Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Otago Peninsula (30 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Dunedin Public Art Gallery (7 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Baldwin Street: Steepest Street in the World! (5 min) World's steepest drivable residential street with a 35 per cent gradient, rising from 30 m to 100 m. Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden (6 min) Classic Chinese garden with features such as a lake & grand archway, plus an audio tour & tea house. Dunedin Railway Station (5 min) Tunnel Beach (18 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Dunedin Botanic Garden (8 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. Dunedin Railways (6 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (6 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. Otago Museum (6 min) Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. Larnach Castle (23 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. |