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.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Activities
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle Tour FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
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.
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 Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.
- Lighthouse
- Catholic Church
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- St. Clair Beach
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Speight's Brewery
- Grand Casino
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Edgar Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Brighton Beach
- First Church of Otago
- Baldwin Street
- Regent Theatre
- Penguin Place
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Otago Museum
- Olveston
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- Pineapple Track
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Tunnel Beach
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Boulder Beach