Waverley 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.
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 Waverley
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Good location, property us a little tired but is being tidied up by the looks, Everything need and good central location.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Very central location but not much parking in or nearby. Helpful staff and the room was clean, warm and bed was comfortable. Shower over bath so watch out if you're not mobile. We ate out in the nearby Octagon so didn't try the Hotel options.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The room was clean and great, the breakfast outstanding. Good location at the top of the octagon.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Beach lodge motel
Very quiet. Parking good right outside motel. Staff very welcoming. Room clean.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Didn't worry bout breakfast, they charged me $20 for a park bit annoying anyhow room was comfortable and clean.Bit worried bout chair l sat on as was quite wobbly but done the job. Would go back
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Off season so very quiet
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waverley
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.
Musselburgh
The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Musselburgh. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, St. Clair Beach and Edgar Centre are a few top places to visit.
Lawyers Head
While visiting Lawyers Head, you might make a stop by sights like St. Clair Beach and Tomahak Beach.
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 Regent Theatre or Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
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 Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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.
