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
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
Quickie Tours 1 Hour City Sights Tour CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY
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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.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Glenfalloch Gardens and Boulder Beach, 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.
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
- Otago Peninsula
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- Speight's Brewery
- Brighton Beach
- First Church of Otago
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Edgar Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Otago Museum
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Otakou Marae
- Signal Hill
- Penguin Place
- Tunnel Beach
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Regent Theatre
- Pineapple Track
- Boulder Beach
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame