| clair beach along the south pacific ocean, a minute's walk from the toitu otago settlers museum and 29 km from dunedin international airport. unassuming private rooms have tvs, en suite facilities, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; there's no air conditioning. basic dorms come with free wi-fi and bunk beds; bathrooms and kitchen areas are shared. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set along a bustling street, this straightforward hostel dating from the 1800s is 5 km from st. a hot breakfast buffet (fee) is served in a vintage restaurant with a fireplace. suites add whirlpool tubs. upgraded rooms include kitchenettes
Dunedin International Airport 27 min
Dunedin Public Art Gallery (7 min)
Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (1 min)
Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (11 min)
Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden (4 min)
Classic Chinese garden with features such as a lake & grand archway, plus an audio tour & tea house. Larnach Castle (19 min)
New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Olveston Historic Home (5 min)
Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Dunedin Railways (4 min)
Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Otago Museum (13 min)
Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. Tunnel Beach (14 min)
A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Saint Clair Beach (11 min)
Sandy beach known for surfing breaks & backed by a promenade lined with seafood restaurants & bars. Otago Peninsula (26 min)
Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Dunedin Railway Station (5 min) Baldwin Street: Steepest Street in the World! (9 min)
World's steepest drivable residential street with a 35 per cent gradient, rising from 30 m to 100 m. Dunedin Botanic Garden (6 min)
Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. | 
