Melville Street's Guide to Dunedin

Samantha
Melville Street's Guide to Dunedin

City/town information

Welcome to Dunedin! There are two main areas that you’ll want to explore: the city centre and the Otago Peninsula. In the city, you have fabulous free museums, brewery tours, and beautiful beaches to explore. Guided tours or a road trip to the Otago Peninsula will bring you to amazing wildlife attractions where you’ll have the opportunity to spot penguins, seals, sea lions and royal albatross. But if wining and dining is more you're style then we have you 100% in that department aswell.
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Dunedin
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Welcome to Dunedin! There are two main areas that you’ll want to explore: the city centre and the Otago Peninsula. In the city, you have fabulous free museums, brewery tours, and beautiful beaches to explore. Guided tours or a road trip to the Otago Peninsula will bring you to amazing wildlife attractions where you’ll have the opportunity to spot penguins, seals, sea lions and royal albatross. But if wining and dining is more you're style then we have you 100% in that department aswell.

Sightseeing

Visit Tunnel beach and check out the coastal arches and tunnel, just a short but nice walk from the carpark.
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トンネルビーチウォーク
25 Tunnel Beach Rd
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Visit Tunnel beach and check out the coastal arches and tunnel, just a short but nice walk from the carpark.
See amazing wildlife on the Otago Peninsula either independently or with a tour such as Elm Wildlife Tours or Back to Nature Tours (more info and book tickets on Tripadvisor)
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Otago Peninsula
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See amazing wildlife on the Otago Peninsula either independently or with a tour such as Elm Wildlife Tours or Back to Nature Tours (more info and book tickets on Tripadvisor)
See fascinating pieces of South Pacific history at the Otago Museum, There is also a cafe located on the ground floor for a bite to eat!
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オタゴ博物館
419 Great King St N
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See fascinating pieces of South Pacific history at the Otago Museum, There is also a cafe located on the ground floor for a bite to eat!
Take a tour of Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula (on Tripadvisor) Along with self guided tours of the grounds guided tours are also available.
Larnachs Castle
Take a tour of Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula (on Tripadvisor) Along with self guided tours of the grounds guided tours are also available.
Come down and see the penguins of Dunedin and wicked views
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Penguin Place
45 Pakihau Rd
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Come down and see the penguins of Dunedin and wicked views
The Dunedin Railway Station is one of the city’s most prominent architectural landmarks, taking pride of place in the central city. Dating back to 1906, this magnificent Flemish Renaissance-style edifice features white Oamaru limestone facings on black basalt rock, giving it a dramatic air and it’s characteristic ‘Gingerbread House’ appearance. The station is open to the public to marvel at the ornate interiors and period adornments. Dunedin hinterlands. A large restaurant takes up the much of the ground floor and the upper floor houses an art gallery and a sports hall of fame.
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Dunedin Railway Station
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The Dunedin Railway Station is one of the city’s most prominent architectural landmarks, taking pride of place in the central city. Dating back to 1906, this magnificent Flemish Renaissance-style edifice features white Oamaru limestone facings on black basalt rock, giving it a dramatic air and it’s characteristic ‘Gingerbread House’ appearance. The station is open to the public to marvel at the ornate interiors and period adornments. Dunedin hinterlands. A large restaurant takes up the much of the ground floor and the upper floor houses an art gallery and a sports hall of fame.
Explore St Clair beach along with a swim at the hot salt water pool if you wish. Also located at St Clair is a variety of restaurants and cafes for a dine in at the beach experience.
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St Clair Beach
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Explore St Clair beach along with a swim at the hot salt water pool if you wish. Also located at St Clair is a variety of restaurants and cafes for a dine in at the beach experience.
Either go for a nice beach walk or carry on walking up John Wilson Drive to "Lovers Leap". Lovely walk during the day and safe to walk freely as just part the surf life saving club is blocked off to traffic before 3pm each day.
Saint Kilda Beach
Either go for a nice beach walk or carry on walking up John Wilson Drive to "Lovers Leap". Lovely walk during the day and safe to walk freely as just part the surf life saving club is blocked off to traffic before 3pm each day.
Watch Dunedin's famous royals. Tours available and also a Cafe & Gift Shop.
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Royal Albatross Centre
1259 Harington Point Rd
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Watch Dunedin's famous royals. Tours available and also a Cafe & Gift Shop.
Natures Wonders offers a variety of tours with real wildlife experiences. Natures Wonders also offers a cafe with an option to either dine inside or out.
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Natures Wonders
1265 Harington Point Rd
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Natures Wonders offers a variety of tours with real wildlife experiences. Natures Wonders also offers a cafe with an option to either dine inside or out.
The base of the pyramids are 15-20 minutes walk from the carpark. You can also take the time to. walk to the top of the small pyramid on the well maintained walking track.
The Pyramids
The base of the pyramids are 15-20 minutes walk from the carpark. You can also take the time to. walk to the top of the small pyramid on the well maintained walking track.
With an easy walking track and combined coastal views with wildlife viewing, lovely walk along the sand dunes to the beach. Please note Part of Sandfly Bay Wildlife refuge is closed from 1 November to 28 February to protect wildlife in the area. Please follow signs to access the beach.
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Sandfly Bay
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With an easy walking track and combined coastal views with wildlife viewing, lovely walk along the sand dunes to the beach. Please note Part of Sandfly Bay Wildlife refuge is closed from 1 November to 28 February to protect wildlife in the area. Please follow signs to access the beach.
Do you think you can handle walking up the steepest street in the world? Make sure to give Baldwin Street a go!
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ボールドウィンストリート
Baldwin Street
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Do you think you can handle walking up the steepest street in the world? Make sure to give Baldwin Street a go!
Keen on a challenge? Give the escape room a go at the Savoy, We also have the escape room at the old prison by the railway station aswell!
Escape Dunedin at The Savoy
8 Moray Place
Keen on a challenge? Give the escape room a go at the Savoy, We also have the escape room at the old prison by the railway station aswell!
Explore the early settlers at the Toitu museum and have a bite to eat in the cafe! Also around Christmas time Toitu has its Pixie Town display!
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Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
31 Queens Gardens
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Explore the early settlers at the Toitu museum and have a bite to eat in the cafe! Also around Christmas time Toitu has its Pixie Town display!
Olveston Historic Museum is another place to visit, Guided tours only and is recommended that you book in advance.
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Olveston Historic Home
42 Royal Terrace
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Olveston Historic Museum is another place to visit, Guided tours only and is recommended that you book in advance.
Fancy a boat tour of Port Chalmers? Maybe a couple of drinks and some nibbles along the way? The Tiakina Cruise is the place to be and even has its own mini golf on the top deck!
Tiakina Harbour Cruises
Fryatt Street
Fancy a boat tour of Port Chalmers? Maybe a couple of drinks and some nibbles along the way? The Tiakina Cruise is the place to be and even has its own mini golf on the top deck!

Food scene

Tour the speights brewery (more info on Tripadvisor), Dine in at the Speights Ale House or have a shop at the Speights shop!
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Speights Ale House
200 Rattray St
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Tour the speights brewery (more info on Tripadvisor), Dine in at the Speights Ale House or have a shop at the Speights shop!
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Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant
12 The Octagon
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Explore the Otago Farmers Market on a Saturday bright and early with loads of fresh produce and baking to choose from.
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Otago Farmers Market
27 Anzac Ave
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Explore the Otago Farmers Market on a Saturday bright and early with loads of fresh produce and baking to choose from.
Explore and go on a tour at Emersons brewery and/or dine in for lunch or dinner!
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Emerson's Brewery
70 Anzac Ave
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Explore and go on a tour at Emersons brewery and/or dine in for lunch or dinner!
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Vogel St Kitchen
76 Vogel St
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A bar but also has some yummy things for lunch or dinner on the menu.
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Vault 21
21 The Octagon
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A bar but also has some yummy things for lunch or dinner on the menu.
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Prohibition Smokehouse
10 The Octagon
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Fancy a bottomless brunch with a few friends at $90 for 90 minutes per head? Catalyst is the place to go but be sure to book online in advance as this is very popular!
Catalyst
286 Princes Street
Fancy a bottomless brunch with a few friends at $90 for 90 minutes per head? Catalyst is the place to go but be sure to book online in advance as this is very popular!
Cute wee cafe which has awesome yummy pancakes and a whole menu of great foods.
Governor's Cafe
438 George St
Cute wee cafe which has awesome yummy pancakes and a whole menu of great foods.
A restaurant, cafe and bar with loads of yummy things no the menu, located in the exchange so an easy walking distance from Melville Street.
The Black Dog Cafe Bar & Restaurant
109 Princes St
A restaurant, cafe and bar with loads of yummy things no the menu, located in the exchange so an easy walking distance from Melville Street.
The Grand Dunedin casino offers entertainment experiences for everyone, with world class gaming tables and fantastic dining!
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Dunedin Casino
118 High St
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The Grand Dunedin casino offers entertainment experiences for everyone, with world class gaming tables and fantastic dining!
The bog bar and restaurant has loads of delicious snacks and meals on the menu and if your looking for a bit of Dunedin night life is the place to be on a Saturday night where they usually have a live band!
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The Bog
387 George St
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The bog bar and restaurant has loads of delicious snacks and meals on the menu and if your looking for a bit of Dunedin night life is the place to be on a Saturday night where they usually have a live band!

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Buses are a good way to get around from Melville Street

You are in walking distance to town but if you would like to catch the bus to town there is a bus stop located up the hill on High Street, This will get you to the bus hub in Central Dunedin which from there you can either go into town or catch a bus to most of the other destinations.
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Ubers are a good way to travel!

Ordering an uber is also a good way to get around, You are also able to order uber eats from a variety of restaurants and fast food outlets.
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Booking attractions in advance

A lot of places you are better to book in advance, especially things like bottomless brunches, brewery tours and escape rooms.