Guidebook for Dunedin
Food Scene
Mazagran Espresso Bar
36 Moray PlThis Dunedin institution offers coffee ground on the spot.
Old school Italian food by long-established Italian-Dunedinites. Simple, delicious, and you get to enjoy a historic venue at the same time.
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Etrusco at the Savoy
8 Moray PlOld school Italian food by long-established Italian-Dunedinites. Simple, delicious, and you get to enjoy a historic venue at the same time.
Cheap, cheerful, Japanese food to tingle your tastebuds. Get in early to avoid the lines.
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Jizo Japanese Restaurant
56 Princes StCheap, cheerful, Japanese food to tingle your tastebuds. Get in early to avoid the lines.
Great service. Japanese food with optional kneeling tables. Always delights.
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The Jitsu
133 Stuart StGreat service. Japanese food with optional kneeling tables. Always delights.
Thai Hanoi
24 Moray PlJust good Thai food.
Mexican food without the gimmicks. Lovely fire to keep you warm although the spices will keep you cosy!
Alley Cantina
140 George StMexican food without the gimmicks. Lovely fire to keep you warm although the spices will keep you cosy!
Feel like a local and check out the street art on the way to or from this hidden gem.
Insomnia by Strictly Coffee
23 Bath StFeel like a local and check out the street art on the way to or from this hidden gem.
I don't actually go inside this restaurant - instead I walk along the dock and watch the sunset or local fishers. Very relaxing and quiet, right in the city :-)
Harbourside Grill
18 Fryatt StI don't actually go inside this restaurant - instead I walk along the dock and watch the sunset or local fishers. Very relaxing and quiet, right in the city :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Food. Coffee. Music. Did I mention food? Winner of New Zealand's Best Cafe in 2016 - a cosy little local 'favourite' that ticks all the boxes.
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Dog With Two Tails Cafe & Bar
25 Moray PlFood. Coffee. Music. Did I mention food? Winner of New Zealand's Best Cafe in 2016 - a cosy little local 'favourite' that ticks all the boxes.
Warm blankets on cold nights, random musicians jamming from time to time. This is a local favourite watering hole.
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Albar
135 Stuart StWarm blankets on cold nights, random musicians jamming from time to time. This is a local favourite watering hole.
Romantic lighting plus a dance floor from 10 pm outside. And heated seats! The staff here love their cocktails or you can enjoy a more traditional drop while snuggling in front of the fire, being serenaded by local musicians.
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Carousel Lounge Bar
141 Stuart StRomantic lighting plus a dance floor from 10 pm outside. And heated seats! The staff here love their cocktails or you can enjoy a more traditional drop while snuggling in front of the fire, being serenaded by local musicians.
Sightseeing
Park the car and watch the waves crash in, or get out and blow the cobwebs away. Stunning views of the city and ocean.
John Wilson Ocean Drive
John Wilson Ocean DrivePark the car and watch the waves crash in, or get out and blow the cobwebs away. Stunning views of the city and ocean.
Parks & Nature
A little out of the way but worth the drive. You might spot a little seal on your visit - just leave them to enjoy basking in the sun. One of my favourite beaches in Dunedin.
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Tomahawk Beach
A little out of the way but worth the drive. You might spot a little seal on your visit - just leave them to enjoy basking in the sun. One of my favourite beaches in Dunedin.
Beautiful bush walk with gloworms at night. Get lost on the orienteering trails or just enjoy the trek by starting at Woodhaugh Gardens.
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Ross Creek Reservoir Forest Walk
Beautiful bush walk with gloworms at night. Get lost on the orienteering trails or just enjoy the trek by starting at Woodhaugh Gardens.
Shopping
GUILD by Dunedin Designed Inc.
Local goods by a modern-day guild. Worth a wee look.
Annah Stretton
317 George StreetNew Zealand designer.
Essentials
City Mini Market Princess Street
90 Princes StClose to the Chapel!
Countdown Dunedin Central
309 Cumberland StSupermarket.
Entertainment & Activities
Rialto Cinemas Dunedin
11 Moray PlComfortable seats and a variety of offerings.
Small theatres, wonderful hosts, arthouse offerings, a secret movie theatre tucked into the town hall. My favourite!
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Metro Cinema
Moray PlaceSmall theatres, wonderful hosts, arthouse offerings, a secret movie theatre tucked into the town hall. My favourite!