Dunedin International Airport 39 min
Dunedin Railways (18 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Royal Albatross Centre (25 min) Large wildlife sanctuary offering an observatory, exhibits, guided tours & a cafe on scenic grounds. Larnach Castle (7 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Dunedin Botanic Garden (21 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. Otago Museum (21 min) Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. Olveston Historic Home (21 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Otago Peninsula (17 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Tunnel Beach (25 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Dunedin Public Art Gallery (20 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Baldwin Street: Steepest Street in the World! (26 min) World's steepest drivable residential street with a 35 per cent gradient, rising from 30 m to 100 m. Taiaroa Head (29 min) Scenic, wind-swept landscape at the end of the Otago Peninsula & home to over 10,000 seabirds. Saint Clair Beach (19 min) Sandy beach known for surfing breaks & backed by a promenade lined with seafood restaurants & bars. Dunedin Railway Station (18 min) Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (19 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. |