Dunedin Tourism
Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island, located at the head of a large harbour on the Otago Peninsula. The Otago Peninsula is known for its natural beauty and diversity of wildlife, while Dunedin is a centre of learning, libraries, museums and galleries.
Home to the Royal Albatross and the rare yellow-eyed penguin, the Otago Peninsula is only forty-five minutes journey from the Leviathan Hotel. For guests exploring Dunedin, the Otago Peninsula and further afield , the Leviathan Hotel arranges tours to a wide variety of heritage and beauty spots around the town and province.
- Royal Albatross Colony.
Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula - open daily except Christmas Day.
- Monarch Wildlife Cruises.
Daily departures from Corner Wharf and Fryatt Streets. Experience Tairoa Head and its wildlife from the beauty of the Otago Harbour.
- Larnach Castle.
Open daily for guided tours, Larnach Castle (or the Camp) on the Otago Peninsula was built in 1871 and houses a large collection of New Zealand antiques.
- Taieri Gorge Railway.
Leaves from the Dunedin Railway Station, three minutes walk from the Leviathan Hotel. This scenic trip takes in mid-nineteenth century engineering and rugged scenery.
- The Olveston Experience.
A glimpse of Dunedin's lifestyle at the turn of the twentieth century when the Leviathan Hotel was still young.
- Otago Settlers Museum.
Just across the road from the Leviathan Hotel, this museum is a reflection of Otago's rich heritage and vibrant history.
- Catlins Coastal Link.
Explore the Catlins Coast along the Southern Scenic Route. One or multi-day options leaving the Leviathan Hotel.
- Otago Museum.
Begin your journey in Southern New Zealand at Dunedin's most visited attraction - Otago Museum.
- 526 George Street Hotel.
Luxury accommodation in a former surgeon's residence built in the early twentieth century.
- Woodlands Motels and Apartments.
Purpose build, spacious self contained one and two bedroomed motels and apartments.
- Harington Point Motels
Adjacent to wildlife and beached on the Otago Peninsula
Things to do in Dunedin
There are a lot of activities, places of interest and things to do while you stay with us in Dunedin. Below are just a small selection.
Special Interest Tours
- Cadbury World
- Baldwin Street - World's steepest street
- Speights Brewery
- Taieri Gorge Railway
Museums and Galleries
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- Hocken Library
- Otago Museum
- Otago Settlers Museum
Wildlife Tours
- Albatross Colony
- Karitane
- Orakonui Nature Reserve
- Penguins
- Seals, sea lions
- Sinclair Wetlands
Buildings and Heritage
- Settlers Museum Historic Building Tours
- Disappearing Gun Fort Taiaroa (1886)
- Larnach Castle
- Olveston
- Otago Boys High School
- Railway Station
- University of Otago
- Northern Cemetry
- Tunnel Beach
Entertainment
- Bars and Clubs
- Casino
- Concerts
- Eating Out
- Movies
- Shopping
- Theatres - Live
Trips by car
- Catlins
- Central Otago - Queenstown/Wanaka
- Karitane Coast Road
- Moeraki Boulders
- Stewart Island
Swimming Pools
- Moana Pool
- Physiotherapy Pool
- St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool
Beaches / Surfing
- Brighton - Family Beach
- Long Beach - Family Beach
- St Clair - Bodysurfing and board riding
- St Kilda - Bodysurfing and board riding
- The Mole - Board Riding
- Potato Point - Board Riding
- Warrington - Family beach, body surfing
Sports
- Caledonian Ground
- Carisbrook - House of Pain
- Dunedin Centre
- Edgar Centre
- Various other grounds and venues
- Chisolm Park Golf
- St Clair Golf Club
- Balmacewan Golf Club
Walks
- Bethunes Gully
- Botanic Gardens
- Flag Staff
- Frasers Gully
- Green Belt
- Historic Buildings of Central City
- Mount Cargill organ pipes
- Signal Hill
- University of Otago
- Ross Creek
- Tunnel Beach
Walking Distance Times to Leviathan (approx)
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1 min |
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1 min |
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2 mins |
- Cadburys Chocolate Factory
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4 mins |
- The Octagon, Art Gallery or Visitors Centre
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5 mins |
- Monarch Cruises (Via walk bridge)
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10 mins |
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10 mins |
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10 mins |
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15 Mins |
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15 Mins |
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