Everything Else
Our local friendly and helpful pharmacy will see you right if you need any supplies or medication.
Larsons Pharmacy
216 Main S RdOur local friendly and helpful pharmacy will see you right if you need any supplies or medication.
For kids or adults alike, a visit to the ice rink is a fun way to spend an afternoon. NZ Ice Hockey regularly hosts National League games across many age groups. Fast and fun to watch. Checkout what’s on before you head along.
11 locals recommend
Dunedin Ice Stadium
105 Victoria RdFor kids or adults alike, a visit to the ice rink is a fun way to spend an afternoon. NZ Ice Hockey regularly hosts National League games across many age groups. Fast and fun to watch. Checkout what’s on before you head along.
Essentials
The best milkshakes in the South Island.
Friendly, helpful service from our local dairy.
Hours Summer - 7am-9pm
Winter - 8am - 8pm
Brighton On the spot convenience Store
1026 Brighton RdThe best milkshakes in the South Island.
Friendly, helpful service from our local dairy.
Hours Summer - 7am-9pm
Winter - 8am - 8pm
A smaller supermarket. Has a good range of basics, but limited if your looking for more exotic, international, or unusual ingredients.
FreshChoice Green Island
230 Main S RdA smaller supermarket. Has a good range of basics, but limited if your looking for more exotic, international, or unusual ingredients.
Parks & Nature
Taieri Mouth, a stunning and beautiful 15 minute coastal drive south of our place. Small fishing village, river walk, beaches, nature.
The Brighton beach is the safest place to swim locally. Surf lifesavers are on watch from October until April.
Ocean View Beach is a long stretch of water and has rips that can be very dangerous.
Brighton Surf Life Saving Club
1047 Brighton RdThe Brighton beach is the safest place to swim locally. Surf lifesavers are on watch from October until April.
Ocean View Beach is a long stretch of water and has rips that can be very dangerous.
A steep 15 minute walk down a well formed, wide track to the beautiful cliff outcrop and man-made tunnel down through rock bed to beach. Visit when the tide is out to enjoy beach and swimming .
NB this beach is not patrolled - use caution especially with children and poor swimmers - stay within your limits and depth and air on the side of cautious side. Be safe.
89 locals recommend
Tunnel Beach Walk
25 Tunnel Beach RdA steep 15 minute walk down a well formed, wide track to the beautiful cliff outcrop and man-made tunnel down through rock bed to beach. Visit when the tide is out to enjoy beach and swimming .
NB this beach is not patrolled - use caution especially with children and poor swimmers - stay within your limits and depth and air on the side of cautious side. Be safe.
A trip to Allan’s beach rarely disappoints those wishing to view the NZ Sea Lion. Ensure to time your trip here a couple of hours either side of high tide, as the sea lions come assure to sunbathe and rest, so high tide can make this tricky. If you head to the left and walk the short distance to the end you will inevitably see many onshore. Please remember to keep 10 metres back and if you have a dog ensure it remains on the lead and well behaved. By holding up your end of the bargain, it will ensure the sea lion continue to use Allan’s beach as a safe place to come ashore. Spoilers ruin it for everyone in the long run. Little blue penguin also come ashore here, but are shy and weary.
10 locals recommend
Allans Beach
Allans Beach RoadA trip to Allan’s beach rarely disappoints those wishing to view the NZ Sea Lion. Ensure to time your trip here a couple of hours either side of high tide, as the sea lions come assure to sunbathe and rest, so high tide can make this tricky. If you head to the left and walk the short distance to the end you will inevitably see many onshore. Please remember to keep 10 metres back and if you have a dog ensure it remains on the lead and well behaved. By holding up your end of the bargain, it will ensure the sea lion continue to use Allan’s beach as a safe place to come ashore. Spoilers ruin it for everyone in the long run. Little blue penguin also come ashore here, but are shy and weary.
Arts & Culture
Toitu Settlers Museum is a wonderful place to visit, with free admission. Learn about the Maori, Scottish and Chinese settlement of Dunedin. The revamp of the Dunedin Settlers museum is a MUST visit. From riding on a penny farthing, to stepping aboard one of the original tram cars that ran in Dunedin, one won’t be disappointed with a visit here. Kids and adults alike will love the ‘Pixie town’ mechanical display. Fantastic for the young and old!
125 locals recommend
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
31 Queens GardensToitu Settlers Museum is a wonderful place to visit, with free admission. Learn about the Maori, Scottish and Chinese settlement of Dunedin. The revamp of the Dunedin Settlers museum is a MUST visit. From riding on a penny farthing, to stepping aboard one of the original tram cars that ran in Dunedin, one won’t be disappointed with a visit here. Kids and adults alike will love the ‘Pixie town’ mechanical display. Fantastic for the young and old!
Food Scene
Vogel Street is situated in an industrial area, that has seen a resurgence of life in the last few years, with the modernisation, restoration and renovations of these beautiful original Dunedin brick buildings. Now brought back to life as restaurants, apartments and business premises, a wander down this iconic old Dunedin Central City street with its modern new feel is a must. Vogel Street Cafe/restaurant has a variety of cafe style food and meals, all served up in a unique industrial space that is sure to leave you feeling inspired!
8 locals recommend
Vogel Street
Vogel StreetVogel Street is situated in an industrial area, that has seen a resurgence of life in the last few years, with the modernisation, restoration and renovations of these beautiful original Dunedin brick buildings. Now brought back to life as restaurants, apartments and business premises, a wander down this iconic old Dunedin Central City street with its modern new feel is a must. Vogel Street Cafe/restaurant has a variety of cafe style food and meals, all served up in a unique industrial space that is sure to leave you feeling inspired!
Starfish Cafe & Bar
240 Forbury RdDelicious cafe style cuisine with plenty of choice for all.