Lonely PlanetSep 21
The Ultimate Weekend in Dunedin and Ōamaru
Plan your long weekend exploring in and around the South Island towns of Dunedin and Ōamaru with this itinerary.
16 themed rooms paying homage to NZ's South Island.
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- The Old ConfectioneryHotelHistoric building transformed into luxury accommodations.
- PoshtelHotel16 themed rooms paying homage to NZ's South Island.
- Elsewhere
- Bell Hill ApartmentsHotelDunedin, New ZealandImmaculate with an impressive book collection and whisky decanter.
- Chapel ApartmentsHotelDunedin, New ZealandHoused within a 1863-era church, the city's oldest.
- Ebb DunedinHotelDunedin, New ZealandModern with clean lines, calming hues, and contemporary artwork.
- 858 George Street MotelMotelDunedin, New ZealandAward-winning motel near the university, feels upmarket.
- Robbie Burns statueSightDunedin, New ZealandStatue of Scottish poet in Dunedin's main plaza.
- NobleRestaurantDunedin, New ZealandLight and airy cafe serving reinterpretations of breakfast classics.
- WhittakersPlaceDunedin, New ZealandIconic New Zealand chocolate brand.
- Dunedin Street Art TrailTrailDunedin, New ZealandMap to explore some of the city's best street art.
- Dunedin's historic railway stationSightDunedin, New ZealandFilming location for Netflix's East of Eden adaptation.
- Buster GreensCaféDunedin, New ZealandRestaurant on George Street for lunch.
- Museum of Natural MysteryMuseumDunedin, New ZealandPrivate collection of oddities and curiosities in a Victorian villa.
- Baldwin StSightDunedin, New ZealandSaid to be the world's steepest street.
- Tunnel BeachSightDunedin, New ZealandSecret cove accessed by a hand-dug tunnel through limestone.
- Ocho Chocolate FactoryPlaceDunedin, New ZealandFactory hosting tastings of chocolate with native ingredients.
- Woof!CaféDunedin, New ZealandPopular student hang-out for pre-dinner drinks and specials.
- The SwanRestaurantDunedin, New ZealandSlightly more upmarket bar for sharing plates.
- PequeñoBarDunedin, New ZealandSpeakeasy-style bar with expert mixologists.
- Commons EateryRestaurantDunedin, New ZealandServes black pudding and Doris Plum French toast.
- Tales from Darkest DunedinPlaceDunedin, New ZealandGuided cemetery walks sharing stories of early Dunedin residents.
- Otago PeninsulaMotelDunedin, New ZealandScenic farmland curving north parallel to Dunedin's coastline.
- Larnach CastleSightDunedin, New ZealandBuilt in 1871, offers high tea and guided historical tours.
- Pukekura/Taiaroa HeadSightDunedin, New ZealandMainland nesting colony for northern royal albatross.
- Dunedin Craft DistillersRestaurantDunedin, New Zealand