kids age 12 and over are welcome. upgraded rooms offer antique furnishings, ornate decor including some 4-poster beds or bay windows, as well as heated bathroom floors. less than 1 km from otago harbour, this elegant hotel set in a 1920s brick house is 7 km from the sandstone cliffs and caves of tunnel beach, and 2 km from otago museum. the polished rooms and suites have free wi-fi and satellite tv. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. complimentary hot breakfast is served on fine china in a genteel, wood-panelled dining room. there are 2 luxe suites with 2 bedrooms, kitchens & living areas. parking is included, and there's a garden area as well as a guest lounge with a fireplace Dunedin International Airport 26 min
Dunedin Public Art Gallery (10 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden (10 min) Classic Chinese garden with features such as a lake & grand archway, plus an audio tour & tea house. Olveston Historic Home (4 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Dunedin Botanic Garden (8 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. Baldwin Street: Steepest Street in the World! (12 min) World's steepest drivable residential street with a 35 per cent gradient, rising from 30 m to 100 m. Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (9 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. Larnach Castle (18 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Dunedin Railways (13 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Saint Clair Beach (8 min) Sandy beach known for surfing breaks & backed by a promenade lined with seafood restaurants & bars. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (13 min) Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Otago Peninsula (26 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Tunnel Beach (12 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Dunedin Railway Station (15 min) Otago Museum (6 min) Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. |