Portobello Travel 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.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
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 In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
Larnachs Castle
Though Larnachs Castle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Otago Peninsula and Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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.
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.
North Dunedin
Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.
Andersons Bay
Though Andersons Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tomahak Beach and Edgar Centre.
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
- Lighthouse
- Catholic Church
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Larnach Castle
- Otago Peninsula
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Speight's Brewery
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Brighton Beach
- Grand Casino
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- First Church of Otago
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Tunnel Beach
- Baldwin Street
- Penguin Place
- Otago Museum
- Regent Theatre
- Pineapple Track
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Edgar Centre
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery