Local Attractions

Dunedin is a beatiful, historic New Zealand city, renouned for its architectural and wildlife attractions. At Carisbrook Motel, we offer a full Tour Desk service, where we can book you into (and advise you on) all that there is to see and do while you stay with us.

To browse some of the highlights now, click on the images below to be redirected to the tour's website.

Taieri Gorge Railway Trip. The Taieri Gorge Railway trip is a spectacular half-day excursion into Central Otago, featuring stunning scenery and an on-board cafeteria serving such treats as warm scones with raspberry jam and cream.
Speight's Brewery Tour. Our very own Dunedin Speights Brewery offers daily beer-tasting tours, and don't dispair if you are not a beer fanatic, they also offer packages which include a hearty lunch or dinner at the well-loved Speights Alehouse restuarant, which is well worth visiting!
Larnach Castle. Larnach Castle sits on the Otago Peninsula, offering breath-taking view and a dizzying climb to the top of the tower. And to reward your efforts, there is a restuarant and working fireplace below in the old ball-room.
Royal Albatross Centre. We are fortunate to have the only Royal Albatross colony in New Zealand here on our Peninsula, and if the timing is good, you will be treated to some over-sized chicks on the nest, or adult albatross flying overhead. Right underneath the colony is our old Fort Taieroa, with its compressed-air-powered disappearing gun. A favourite for boys and men of all ages!
Cadbury World. The Cadbury Chocolate Factory offers tours, and special entrance to the Cadbury World store. The chocolate waterfall is certainly impressive, but the treats in your tummy are even better.
  • Taieri Gorge Railway Trip
  • Speight's Brewery
  • Larnach Castle
  • Penguin Place
  • Royal Albatross Colony
  • Cadbury Factory Tour
  • Olveston Historic Home
  • Otago Museum
  • Settlers Museum
  • Dunedin Railway Station
  • Dunedin Public Art Gallery
  • Carisbrook Stadium
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Glenfalloch Gardens