Ocean Grove
Dunedin
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Popular places to visit

University of Otago
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

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.
Things to do

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)
Top hotels in Ocean Grove

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
There is no air conditioning and our room was very warm. They do have stand alone fans which was helpful but still needed to leave the window and sliding door open over night.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Hotel obviously on the South Island coach tours Breakfast was a dogfight with most tables booked for tours Food ran out and had to wait for replacements Restaurant food (1 dinner) reasonable
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Very handy to city centre with great facilities. Parking limited but plenty within a short walk.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Room was lovely bed was comfy cleaned every day would go back
Reviewed on 20 Mar, 2026

Beach lodge motel
parking tight,air conhard to understand,air freshener so overpoering it made your eyes water.Great bedsQuiet unit.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
The Holiday Park was easy to find. Cabin was clean.
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ocean Grove

Andersons Bay
Though Andersons Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edgar Centre and Tomahak Beach.

Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Musselburgh
The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Edgar Centre and St. Clair Beach are a few top places to visit.

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.

Saint Kilda
Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.


