Macandrew Bay
Dunedin
Visit Macandrew Bay
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.

Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Things to do

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Dunedin: Otago Peninsula Clearwater Wildlife Tour

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Top hotels in Macandrew Bay

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Nice room, nice restaurant, and very good location.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
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Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Beach lodge motel
Cleanroom
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Clean room decent breakfast convenient location nice staff
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
Off season so very quiet
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Macandrew Bay

Broad Bay
Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ravensbourne
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Forsyth Barr Stadium and Dunedin Botanic Garden.

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.

Portobello
While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve.

Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.

