Ravensbourne Travel Guide
Dunedin
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Popular places to visit
Signal Hill
Bike, drive or walk to this hilltop lookout to admire the uninterrupted views over Dunedin’s Pacific Ocean coastline and Otago Harbour.
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 Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Top hotels in Ravensbourne
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Fabulous
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Lovely clean room!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Room was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would have been nice to include parking for the price paid.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Very good food in the restaurant, the staff members were amazing and the room(s) were very nice! I would absolutely stay here again. Walking distance to eateries and the beautiful buildings downtown.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Beach lodge motel
Really friendly. Perfectly positioned for the St Kilda/ S Dunedin area.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Quest Dunedin
Spacious, clean room with all needed amenities incl. washing machine and dryer. Available safe parking if pre booked.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ravensbourne
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.
Dunedin City Centre
Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grand Casino or The Octagon.
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 St. Clair Beach.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Roslyn
The bars and waterfront are just a few features travellers like about Roslyn. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Olveston and Dunedin Town Hall are a few top places to visit.
