Guidebook for Dunedin
Food Scene
Modaks Espresso
337-339 George StGreat Coffee!
This place has been a favourite of ours for years! Often serving uncomplicated, yet still interesting yummy food. it has a relaxed quirky atmosphere and good range of food and drinks.
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Plato
2 Birch StThis place has been a favourite of ours for years! Often serving uncomplicated, yet still interesting yummy food. it has a relaxed quirky atmosphere and good range of food and drinks.
Velvet Burger
375 George StGreat Burgers
This little gem is about an hours drive from Dunedin, and I would definitely recommend booking! Rustic restaurant serving locally sourced, market-fresh seafood & wine in a waterside setting.
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Fleurs Place
169 Haven StThis little gem is about an hours drive from Dunedin, and I would definitely recommend booking! Rustic restaurant serving locally sourced, market-fresh seafood & wine in a waterside setting.
A short walk from where we live- this is a great little café for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Recommend booking for dinner as it can get busy :D
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No 7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen RdA short walk from where we live- this is a great little café for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Recommend booking for dinner as it can get busy :D
This is family-run pizzeria and spaghetteria that has been in Dunedin for 20+ years. As well as providing numerous vegetarian options, Etrusco also offers gluten free pasta and pizza bases
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Etrusco at the Savoy
8 Moray Pl This is family-run pizzeria and spaghetteria that has been in Dunedin for 20+ years. As well as providing numerous vegetarian options, Etrusco also offers gluten free pasta and pizza bases
This Pizza place is very close to our place and they make a really good pizza
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Mamma Mia Pizza
292 HighgateThis Pizza place is very close to our place and they make a really good pizza
This restaurant is slightly fancier, and has a beautiful view! A good one for a sunset timed meal- suggest booking and is in walking distance
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Luna Bar and Restaurant
314 HighgateThis restaurant is slightly fancier, and has a beautiful view! A good one for a sunset timed meal- suggest booking and is in walking distance
We haven’t been to the new Emersons Brewery/Restaurant since it re opened, but we think it would be worth checking out! Our favourite local beer, let us know what you think!
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Emerson's Brewery
70 Anzac AveWe haven’t been to the new Emersons Brewery/Restaurant since it re opened, but we think it would be worth checking out! Our favourite local beer, let us know what you think!
The Fix
15 Frederick StGood coffee!
Best croissants, ever :) If you're around on a Friday morning, It's worth the walk up the hill ! We recommend the almond croissants (and everything else!)
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The Friday Shop
300 HighgateBest croissants, ever :) If you're around on a Friday morning, It's worth the walk up the hill ! We recommend the almond croissants (and everything else!)
Everything Else
Velvet Burger
375 George StGreat Burgers
Drinks & Nightlife
Definitely our favourite place for a cocktail- this little place is tucked away down an alley and is full of character and charm.
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Pequeno
50 Princes StDefinitely our favourite place for a cocktail- this little place is tucked away down an alley and is full of character and charm.
A very laid back casual Bar that serves a selection of hand pump beers as well as a lot of the best local beers and a good whisky selection.
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Albar
135 Stuart StA very laid back casual Bar that serves a selection of hand pump beers as well as a lot of the best local beers and a good whisky selection.
Parks & Nature
Ross Creek Reservoir Forest Walk
Great local walk
Pineapple Flagstaff Walk Track
Some great hills!
Beautiful views and great hills ( you can drive in a 4WD)
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Mount Cargill Lookout
Cowan RoadBeautiful views and great hills ( you can drive in a 4WD)
Taiaroa Head
The worlds only mainland Albatross colony
The worlds most endangered Penguins come ashore here in the afternoon- (please give them space and don't use flash!)
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Sandfly Bay
The worlds most endangered Penguins come ashore here in the afternoon- (please give them space and don't use flash!)
Arts & Culture
Gallery De Novo
101 Stuart StGreat selection of local artists
Essentials
FreshChoice Roslyn
279 HighgateCountdown Dunedin Central
309 Cumberland St