Portobello Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portobello
Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Activities
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
From Port Chalmers: Castle, Coast & City Tour
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Dunedin: Peninsula with Lanarch Castle gardens & Olveston
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
Port Chalmers
You'll enjoy the churches and waterfront in Port Chalmers. You might want to make time for a stop at Port Chalmers Museum or Holy Trinity Church.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ravensbourne
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Ocean Grove
While Ocean Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre.
North East Valley
When in North East Valley, you can plan a visit to Dunedin Botanic Garden and Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Dunedin
Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.
- Lighthouse
- Catholic Church
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Grand Casino
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Speight's Brewery
- Brighton Beach
- First Church of Otago
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Edgar Centre
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Otago Museum
- Regent Theatre
- Otakou Marae
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Penguin Place
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Tunnel Beach
- Signal Hill
- Pineapple Track
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- Olveston