Food Scene
The food and coffee are amazing here. Plus they have a huge selection of plants and trees to look at and enjoy as you have breakfast, lunch or just a snack.
14 locals recommend
Blueskin Nurseries
2 Harvey StThe food and coffee are amazing here. Plus they have a huge selection of plants and trees to look at and enjoy as you have breakfast, lunch or just a snack.
If you like pizza and pasta and all things Italian this is a great place for dinner!
15 locals recommend
Zucchini Bros
286 Princes StIf you like pizza and pasta and all things Italian this is a great place for dinner!
If you are into barbeque this is a great place for a nice dinner.
8 locals recommend
Prohibition Smokehouse
10 The OctagonIf you are into barbeque this is a great place for a nice dinner.
Reburger
36 Albany StThis is the best burger in town- HANDS DOWN.
Beam Me Up Bagels
9 North RdIf you want a bagel this is the place. Try the Darth Vader!
Drinks & Nightlife
Not only for drinks but also has great food and dessert, this place is really trendy.
41 locals recommend
Vault 21
21 The OctagonNot only for drinks but also has great food and dessert, this place is really trendy.
Sightseeing
Mapoutahi Pa Site
400 Osborne RdOnly accessible during the low tide, this view is not to be missed.
If you like amazing views and watching a very busy port this can keep you interested for hours!
Flagstaff Lookout
7 Aurora TerraceIf you like amazing views and watching a very busy port this can keep you interested for hours!
Parks & Nature
This lagoon walk is stunning. You get to see the lagoon, estuary, a bit of town and lovely hills and forests.
Orokonui lagoon walk
56 Doctors Point RdThis lagoon walk is stunning. You get to see the lagoon, estuary, a bit of town and lovely hills and forests.
This bird sanctuary is wonderful for bird watching, hiking and if you want to see the tallest tree in the southern hemisphere.
63 locals recommend
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Orokonui EcosanctuaryThis bird sanctuary is wonderful for bird watching, hiking and if you want to see the tallest tree in the southern hemisphere.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Great King Street NorthThese gardens are magnificent any time of the year.
Essentials
Barebones but does the trick in a pinch. You can get general items here but also wine, ice cream, milk and stamps!
On The Spot Waitati
1551 Waikouaiti-Waitati RdBarebones but does the trick in a pinch. You can get general items here but also wine, ice cream, milk and stamps!
The northeast valley is the closest part of Dunedin to the Waitati and has everything you could want. New World has all the staples.
30 locals recommend
New World Gardens
6 Opoho RdThe northeast valley is the closest part of Dunedin to the Waitati and has everything you could want. New World has all the staples.
This butcher is just down the street from New World and is perfect if you want to pick up something to grill and some biltong for your hikes!
Deep Creek Deli
35 North RdThis butcher is just down the street from New World and is perfect if you want to pick up something to grill and some biltong for your hikes!
Arts & Culture
This gallery always has something new and something old. There is also a great kids activity area.
21 locals recommend
The Dunedin Art Gallery
127 Stuart StThis gallery always has something new and something old. There is also a great kids activity area.
This large museum is good for kids, getting a good overview of the history of Dunedin and if you like modern history too (including old cars!). Something for everyone.
125 locals recommend
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
31 Queens GardensThis large museum is good for kids, getting a good overview of the history of Dunedin and if you like modern history too (including old cars!). Something for everyone.
Shopping
The first hour of parking is free here and if you don't like what the mall has to offer, there are plenty of shops within walking distance, especially along George Street. If you are hungry there are two great food courts to choose from.
47 locals recommend
Meridian Mall
285 George StThe first hour of parking is free here and if you don't like what the mall has to offer, there are plenty of shops within walking distance, especially along George Street. If you are hungry there are two great food courts to choose from.