Location: Dunedin
Top Things to do in Dunedin
The 6 Best Lookouts in Dunedin, South Island
Rare yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the world's only mainland albatross colony share residence in Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city. When you're not watching wildlife, this South Island Otago Coast town also boasts impressive historic architecture from its days as a gold-rush mecca. Visit the 1906 Flemish Renaissance railway station or the country's largest center of higher learning, which resembles Glasgow University, thanks to the area's early Scottish settlers.
Restaurants in Dunedin
1. Sir Leonard Wright Lookout
2. Signal Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
A nice drive up the hill, full of winding turns. Once there, there was plenty of parking, it was a beautiful sunny day which made the views even more stunning, so peaceful and tranquil, It really puts Dunedin, into perspective. The is also a section for mountain bikers, something for all levels apparently. Definitely worth a visit if you have the time.
3. Organ Pipes Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Curious00208245326 - Cooroy, Australia
I started from the Mt Cargill road car park. As others have said, it’s a pretty tiny little carpark and can only really fit a few cars in on the side of a winding rural road. I don’t consider myself fit in any way, I can walk on flat ground all day with no issue but a couple of minutes uphill and I’m panting and red faced but I still made it up. Multiple quick, breath catching breaks and I made it up the steep incline in about 20 minutes. Well worn path with some steps along the way, mostly in the shade. There’s a series of steps exposed to the sun and then after this the climb is a lot more gentle. The path then forks with the left side heading to the pipes and the right continuing on Mt Cargill. This is well sign posted. I was then out of breath again for the climb up the fallen stones but that was pure fear hahahaha. It’s actually pretty easy to climb up the stones, just take it really slow and test where you’re putting your feet before weight bearing as some are a little loose. Excellent views over the peninsula await. All-in-all, a moderately difficult but relatively short walk that’s well worth the views.
4. Otago Peninsula Fallen Solders' Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By ernestkung - Christchurch, New Zealand
This is one of those places that's not on many people's radars, but it's worth a visit for the excellent view. There's very limited parking on Highcliff Road where you can begin the climb up to the memorial. It starts with a staircase, followed by a steep but well-worn trail around farm fields. Perhaps complicating matters is the fact that there appear to be many names for this memorial. I'm calling it by what's engraved on the plaque at the base of the statue. It reads "Otago Peninsula Fallen Soldiers' Memorial".
5. Unity Park Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd launched upon a 1928 exploration of the South Pole from Dunedin. He was honored with the commemoration of a bust in 1967 which is here in Unity Park, a spot with panoramic views clear down to the Port City of Dunedin and across the central city. It is hard to imagine a more idyllic setting to play host to his famous bust. Every tour bus pulls up here to unload umpteen camera-clicking sightseers who may possibly overlook this famous man on their way to the scenic point. And what views there are! New Zealand has just about the most beautiful, breathtaking views on this planet.
6. Flagstaff lookout and Hotere Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By captainmrf - Turangi, New Zealand
Great view over Otago Harbour & looking out to the entrance and Port Chalmers. Great view of Port Chalmers township. Great photo opportunity.
