amenities include guest laundry facilities. set 3 minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop, this down-to-earth motel is 14 minutes' walk from otago museum and 3 km from dunedin botanic garden. some include balconies or terraces with city views. unassuming suites add sofas and kitchenettes; some feature whirlpool baths. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking and continental breakfast are available. warm, straightforward rooms come with wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus minifridges and sitting areas Dunedin International Airport 28 min
Tunnel Beach (14 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Larnach Castle (20 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Dunedin Railway Station (9 min) Dunedin Railways (10 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Olveston Historic Home (14 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. 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. Otago Museum (12 min) Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. Dunedin Public Art Gallery (5 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (5 min) Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (11 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. Otago Peninsula (27 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden (11 min) Classic Chinese garden with features such as a lake & grand archway, plus an audio tour & tea house. Saint Clair Beach (11 min) Sandy beach known for surfing breaks & backed by a promenade lined with seafood restaurants & bars. Dunedin Botanic Garden (6 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. |