set in a leafy residential area, this relaxed motel is 2 km from both the toitu otago settlers museum and forsyth barr stadium, and 6 km from the beach. upgraded 1- to 2-bedroom apartments add separate living areas; some have sofabeds. cosy studios feature kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the motel offers outdoor sitting areas and free parking Dunedin International Airport 31 min
Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden (6 min) Classic Chinese garden with features such as a lake & grand archway, plus an audio tour & tea house. Royal Albatross Centre (45 min) Large wildlife sanctuary offering an observatory, exhibits, guided tours & a cafe on scenic grounds. Dunedin Public Art Gallery (7 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Tunnel Beach (18 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Larnach Castle (23 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Otago Peninsula (31 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Baldwin Street: Steepest Street in the World! (4 min) World's steepest drivable residential street with a 35 per cent gradient, rising from 30 m to 100 m. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (7 min) Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Otago Museum (5 min) Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. Dunedin Railways (6 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Dunedin Botanic Garden (7 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. Olveston Historic Home (3 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Dunedin Railway Station (5 min) Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (6 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. |