Guidebook for Dunedin
Food Scene
Eclectic, stylish, friendly cafe close to Octagon and Railway Station.
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Morning Magpie
46 Stuart StEclectic, stylish, friendly cafe close to Octagon and Railway Station.
Cute coffee shop just 200m from Blacks Rd Villa. Coffee, fruit ice cream, bread, veges and knick-knacks.
Blacks Road Grocer
178 North RdCute coffee shop just 200m from Blacks Rd Villa. Coffee, fruit ice cream, bread, veges and knick-knacks.
Coffee, coffee and more coffee. Very small espresso bar for serious coffee fix. Nestled in a stylish part of Moray Place.
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Mazagran Espresso Bar
36 Moray PlCoffee, coffee and more coffee. Very small espresso bar for serious coffee fix. Nestled in a stylish part of Moray Place.
Amazing and friendly service in a grand dining room. If the home-made Gnocchi is available - get it! Always start with the Schiacciata (ideally with Prosciutto). The Amatriciana Bianca is a lovely simple spaghetti dish with lots or garlic and chilli.
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Etrusco at the Savoy
8 Moray PlAmazing and friendly service in a grand dining room. If the home-made Gnocchi is available - get it! Always start with the Schiacciata (ideally with Prosciutto). The Amatriciana Bianca is a lovely simple spaghetti dish with lots or garlic and chilli.
If you're wanting a fancier dinner option, Balmac's is a great option. Nice atmos and great menu. Nestled up on the hills above the city so best to drive or bus.
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No 7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen RdIf you're wanting a fancier dinner option, Balmac's is a great option. Nice atmos and great menu. Nestled up on the hills above the city so best to drive or bus.
Fantastic Italian bistro right on the (usually wild) coast. Lovely room and excellent service. Great pizza and pasta. Open all day.
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Esplanade Restaurant
250 Forbury RdFantastic Italian bistro right on the (usually wild) coast. Lovely room and excellent service. Great pizza and pasta. Open all day.
Fish & Chips served in a charming old-school dining room. A must-visit. Check times as kitchen can close as early as 8.30pm. Very close to Dunedin's famous Railway Station.
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Best Cafe
30 Stuart StFish & Chips served in a charming old-school dining room. A must-visit. Check times as kitchen can close as early as 8.30pm. Very close to Dunedin's famous Railway Station.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar in Dunedin - all the charm of a local pub but attracts a great mix of people. Great service, craft beers and whiskey.
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Albar
135 Stuart StBest bar in Dunedin - all the charm of a local pub but attracts a great mix of people. Great service, craft beers and whiskey.
Parks & Nature
Impressive official city botanic garden. Grab some craft beer or NZ wine from the New World supermarket and head to the terraces on the hillside for a top-notch spot to relax on a summer night.
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Dunedin Botanic Garden
Great King Street NorthImpressive official city botanic garden. Grab some craft beer or NZ wine from the New World supermarket and head to the terraces on the hillside for a top-notch spot to relax on a summer night.
Beautiful wild beach at the mouth of Otago Harbour. Cute 'cribs' (small holiday homes). Seals and sea lions can sometimes be spotted on the spit (the area closest to mouth) as can penguins at dawn and dusk. Great short boardwalk on right as you enter Aramoana.
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Aramoana
Beautiful wild beach at the mouth of Otago Harbour. Cute 'cribs' (small holiday homes). Seals and sea lions can sometimes be spotted on the spit (the area closest to mouth) as can penguins at dawn and dusk. Great short boardwalk on right as you enter Aramoana.
Sightseeing
Charming and creative port town just 15 min drive from city. Check out the galleries, secondhand shops, Port Royale cafe and walk up to the lookout featuring a mini sculpture park with a large Ralph Hotere work (significant NZ artist). Town has a backdrop of massive cranes and cruise ships. Keep driving and you'll get to Aramoana at the harbour heads ...
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Port Chalmers
Charming and creative port town just 15 min drive from city. Check out the galleries, secondhand shops, Port Royale cafe and walk up to the lookout featuring a mini sculpture park with a large Ralph Hotere work (significant NZ artist). Town has a backdrop of massive cranes and cruise ships. Keep driving and you'll get to Aramoana at the harbour heads ...
Arts & Culture
One of NZ's four major metropolitan art galleries, the DPAG is home to an impressive art collection and always has a selection of outstanding exhibitions on offer. Located in the upper Octagon. Free.
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Dunedin Public Art Gallery
One of NZ's four major metropolitan art galleries, the DPAG is home to an impressive art collection and always has a selection of outstanding exhibitions on offer. Located in the upper Octagon. Free.
Home to emerging and experimental artists, writers etc. Free and just two blocks from The Octagon.
Blue Oyster Art Project Space
16 Dowling StHome to emerging and experimental artists, writers etc. Free and just two blocks from The Octagon.