Dunedin International Airport 25 min
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. Olveston Historic Home (6 min) Grand, well-preserved former merchant home dating to the early 1900s, offering guided tours. Larnach Castle (19 min) New Zealand's only 'castle', this Scottish baronial-style grand estate is open for tours. Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden (10 min) Classic Chinese garden with features such as a lake & grand archway, plus an audio tour & tea house. Tunnel Beach (11 min) A historic hand-carved tunnel leads to to this popular diving & snorkeling spot with cliffs & caves. Saint Clair Beach (7 min) Sandy beach known for surfing breaks & backed by a promenade lined with seafood restaurants & bars. Dunedin Railways (5 min) Operator of scenic train trips departing from an old station decorated in a highly ornamental style. Dunedin Railway Station (5 min) Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (10 min) Museum exploring history of local settlement, with kid-friendly exhibits & events, plus a cafe. Dunedin Botanic Garden (8 min) Serene gardens with walking paths amid 6,000+ plant species, as well as a cafe & an aviary. Otago Museum (6 min) Exhibits on natural history along with a hands-on science area, planetarium & butterfly house. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours (3 min) Boat tours to spot Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals & penguins around the Otago Peninsula. Dunedin Public Art Gallery (9 min) Source for New Zealand art from 1860 to present, European works & events like lectures & screenings. Otago Peninsula (26 min) Scenic waterfront & mountain setting offering views of penguins, sea lions & other wildlife. |