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Otago Peninsula
Ollie #1 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 90 reviews

One of the most enjoyable walks on the Peninsula is Sandymount. From the carpark you walk through a lane of old gnarly trees which have featured on a famous Dunedin Sound... more »

Attraction type  Geologic Formations; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Hare Hill Horse Treks
Ollie #2 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Hare Hill is a lovely 60 acre farm located in Deborah Bay on the north side of the Otago Harbour, close to historic Port Chalmers and only 20 minutes...... more » Owner description: Hare Hill is a lovely 60 acre farm located in Deborah Bay on the north side of the Otago Harbour, close to historic Port Chalmers and only 20 minutes drive from Dunedin New Zealand. Hare Hill offers horse riding suitable for the beginner right through to the more advanced rider throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  7.6 miles from city center
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Olveston
Ollie #3 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Dunedin Railway Station
Ollie #4 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews
Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
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Dunedin Botantic Garden
Ollie #5 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Otago Museum
Ollie #6 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews

EXPLORE THE ESSENCE OF OTAGO  No matter the weather, Otago Museum is always the hottest place in town! Experience a lush, living Tropical Forest, where you’ll meet live... more »

Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Penguin Place
Ollie #7 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  10.2 miles from city center
Natures Wonders Naturally
Ollie #8 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
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Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Speights Brewery
Ollie #9 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries; Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Taieri Gorge Railway
Ollie #10 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Baldwin Street
Ollie #11 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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The Royal Albatross Centre
Ollie #12 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: Taiaroa Head is alive with wildlife species, many of them scarce nesting seabirds. Our jewel in the crown is the Northern Royal Albatross. To view...... more » Owner description: Taiaroa Head is alive with wildlife species, many of them scarce nesting seabirds. Our jewel in the crown is the Northern Royal Albatross. To view this majestic seabird flying at speeds up to 120kph is an exhilarating sight. Experience it for yourself by taking a guided tour through the Nature Reserve into the viewing Observatory.The latest Lonely Planet publication 1000 Ultimate Sights features the Royal Albatross Centre alongside the Taj Mahal and Grand Canyon. They say of us: Here at one of New Zealand's hottest attractions the draw card is the birdlife. Taiaroa Head is the site of the world's only mainland royal albatross breeding ground, where you can observe the spectacle of the albatrosses with wingspans of up to 3m coming in to land like a succession of 747s.The Royal Albatross Centre is located on the tip of the Otago Peninsula, about a 45 minute drive from Dunedin. We are owned by the Otago Peninsula Trust, a charitable trust formed in 1967 for the protection of the local natural environment. The Nature Reserve on Taiaroa Head is managed by the Department of Conservation.Taiaroa Head is also famous in New Zealand history. From a small Maori camp in the 1300s to a fortified pa where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840; from a wooden flagstaff to 1864 lighthouse to radar entrance for Otago Harbour; from an 1880s underground fortress to a large defence base in WWII. Taiaroa Head is today a Nature Reserve and iconic wildlife attraction. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  12.8 miles from city center
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Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
Ollie #13 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
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Larnach Castle & Gardens
Ollie #14 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 117 reviews
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
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Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Ollie #15 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Moana Pool
Ollie #16 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Water Parks
Dunedin Beach
Ollie #17 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Dunedin Chinese Garden
Ollie #18 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Tunnel Beach
Ollie #19 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Tunnel beach is at the bottom of a short, but steep, walk across private land (closed 1st August to end of October, for lambing). In the 1870's it was...... more » Owner description: Tunnel beach is at the bottom of a short, but steep, walk across private land (closed 1st August to end of October, for lambing). In the 1870's it was farmed by John Cargill, he had a tunnel dug to allow his children to access the beach. The beach itself has stunning sandstone formations, some resident pidgeons, Sea caves and some very old graffiti. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
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Signal Hill
Ollie #20 of 27 attractions in Dunedin
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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