The Cove Travel Guide
Dunedin
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 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 The Cove
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
I thoroughly enjoyed the hotel and Staff. Excellent location and well appointed rooms.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Very spacious corner room and very well equipped; ironing board and iron two laundry rooms, a great help seeing we were on a 6 week tour of New Zealand and running out of fresh clothes !
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Nice place, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Beach lodge motel
An older property but very homely and cosy, our studio had everything we needed. Recommended.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Easy to find and park. Room was basic but had everything we needed if you didnt want to do lots of cooking. There was a kitchen next door but was inconvenient to unlock it then wash dishes and lock again
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Cove
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.
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.
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.
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.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
