Dunedin and Coastal Otago Travel Guides

Sinclair Wetlands

Southern Scenic Route

The Southern Scenic Route is New Zealand's oldest touring route, and arguably one of the most stunning.

The Southern Scenic Route...

Golden Point Historic Reserve

Who's a poor sod then? You can find out at The Golden Point Historic Reserve, 50km inland from Palmerston and adjacent to the giant Macraes...

Moeraki Boulders

Marvellously huge marbles line the beach at Moeraki, 40km south of Oamaru. According to Maori legend, the boulders are gourds washed from the...

Kakanui River

Mt Cargill

Some of the most spectacular views of Dunedin and the surrounding area are those from the top of Mt Cargill, named after the co-founder of the...

The Ark, Bed & Breakfast & Garden

The Ark is a delightful Bed and Breakfast accommodation set in a wonderful 1890's homestead in the historic Otago gold mining town of ...

Taiaroa Head

Taiaroa Head is unique for the diversity of wildlife, which abounds on this small headland and is home to the royal albatross colony, the only...

Dunedin International Airport

Built in Momona in 1962 to cater for passengers of short-haul aircraft, Dunedin International Airport provides easy access to some of New...

Te Papanui Conservation Park

Situated on the Lammerlaw and Lammermoor ranges, west of Dunedin, Te Papanui Conservation Park is a remote area of tussock grassland and bog...

The Catlins

The Catlins has a vast range of easily accessible scenic attractions. They include beautiful natural scenery, such as rivers, waterfalls, lakes...

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony has gained a reputation as the easiest place in New Zealand to view good numbers penguins. Located just 5mins drive...

Purakaunui Falls

Purakaunui Falls is a picture of beauty. Surrounded by bush, this magnificent waterfall cascades 20 metres over three distinct tiers. A 10 minute...

Dunedin Botanic Garden

Glenfalloch Woodland Garden

Oamaru Public Gardens

Dunedin Chinese Garden