Destination Dunedin

Set on the eastern coast of the southern South Island, Dunedin is the fourth-largest city in New Zealand with a population of 120,000. The city is probably best known for its impressive Victorian and Edwardian architecture and its reputation as New Zealand's most notable university city, this vibrant city is the economic centre of the Otago region and is thriving in commerce and tourism alike.

The resort sits just a few minutes from the Otago Peninsula, internationally recognised as a wildlife haven and home to a number of rare species including the Northern Royal Albatross, New Zealand Fur Seals, Sealions, Yellow-Eyed Penguins and many coastal bird species. Migrating visitors include a host of dolphin and whale species.

Must-visit tourist attractions include Monarch Wildlife Tours, Larnach CastleOtago Museum, Dunedin Chinese Gardens, The Steepest Street in the World - Baldwin Street, Cadbury World and Speights Brewery Tours

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Explore St Clair

St Clair, Dunedin's coastal quarter, is best known as one of New Zealand's best surfing beaches and is considered one of the 'must visit' spots in the city.

Whilst staying here at St Clair Beach Resort take time to appreciate in the natural beauty and environment of St Clair with its four kilometre beach, coastal walks, and two championship golf courses with challenging and well designed links and fairways encompassing the coastal location. Local amenities include hairdressers, day spa, surf school and an array of bars.

Watch the surfers ride in from beside the St Clair Salt water pool. Perfect for a morning swim it is only one minute stroll from the hotel and is open from October to March.

Check out our live webcam for awesome views of St Clair from the hotel.

Yellow Eyed Penguins within 20 minutes of St Clair Beach Resort Hotel | Dunedin
St Clair at night, with the Hot Salt Water Pools in the foreground | Dunedin Hotel | Photo by Michael McQueen
Surfing at St Clair Beach, St Clair Beach Resort Hotel | Dunedin.
We have three championship golf courses within just a few km's from our Dunedin Hotel.
The Esplanade at Winter. Photo by Michael McQueen.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises - a great way to explore the Otago Peninsula and Harbour.
A walk down to Tunnel Beach is always refreshing and exhilarating.
The Taieri Gorge Railway - one of the world's best rail journeys, leaving from the Railway Station just 10 minutes from the resort.
The Speight's Brewery is always a popular attraction here in the city of Dunedin.
A New Zealand Sealion - a regular visitor to the beaches of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula .
Dunedin Chinese Gardens
The Esplanade at St Clair, just outside the hotel.
Cadbury World - always a great trip out what ever the weather!
Dunedin Railway Station - the second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere.
Larnach Castle - the only castle in New Zealand.
Northern Royal Albatross - on of the larger feathered inhabitants of the Otago Peninsula.
NZ Fur Seals