There are heaps of reasons to choose Aramoana Beach for your next Dunedin beach adventure. You can collect seashells, surf, watch wildlife, climb sand dunes, look at interesting rock formations or just walk along the beach (often in complete solitude). There are a couple of different sections of beach, broken up by the Aramoana Mole … Read more
If you’ve never heard of this place before you’re probably a bit confused by the title. I’ll sort that out straight away. Dunedin’s Organ Pipes are hexagonal basalt columns which rise out of the ground in abundance on a hill near Mount Cargill. The view from the top is worth the slightly treacherous climb — … Read more
Mount Cargill, at 676 metres above sea level, marks one of the highest points in Dunedin (in the city at least) and offers up some amazing views of the city’s surrounds. Dunedin is New Zealand’s most scenic city and seeing it spread out below you is a great experience. Hiking to the top of Mount … Read more
Baldwin Street, AKA the world’s steepest street, is a strange tourist attraction in suburban Dunedin. Walking up Baldwin Street isn’t too hard and it’s worth it to see an obscure world record. There are also good views of Dunedin’s green surrounds from the top. The World’s Steepest Street It looks like the word is well … Read more
This surprisingly impressive waterfall is just a short drive and hike from downtown Dunedin. The track to Nicols Falls makes for an excellent (and often muddy) place to hike through wild New Zealand bush. You can also hang around until after dark to see glow worms on a nearby track. The Hike to Nicols Falls … Read more
Dunedin’s beaches always look better from above, and some of the best elevated coastal views in (or just outside of) town are on the hike to Heyward Point. It’s an easy (ish) two hour hike through farmland and is fairly off the beaten path — it’s one of the best things to do in Dunedin … Read more
Short walks in the Sandymount Recreation Reserve put you face to face with some of Dunedin’s best coastal views. One takes you up to the top of Sandymount for an awesome view over Allans Beach and Hoopers Inlet and the other to a slightly less elevated lookout. The longer track to Lovers Leap and the … Read more
Smails Beach, located a short distance from Dunedin’s city centre, is one of over 25 beaches in Dunedin that are worth visiting. You’ll get some great views of the beach from the road leading to it (and from the Karetai Road Track) and there lots of other beaches, walks and viewpoints nearby. Wondering why you … Read more
Tomahawk Beach is at the city-end of the Otago Peninsula and is part of a glistening coastline which features some of New Zealand’s best beaches. St Clair is far more famous, but there is heaps to see at Tomahawk Beach and I reckon it’s a good option for people who love exploring. Tomahawk Beach Dunedin’s … Read more
Looking for something to do on a rainy day in Dunedin? Look no further than the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. An impressive range of exhibits take you from pre-European times through to the gold boom and even offers a glimpse into life in New Zealand in the 70s, 80s and 90s. The museum covers Otago (a … Read more