City centre

Dunedin, New Zealand

Home to Distinction Hotel Dunedin, formerly the Chief Post Office (1937), ranked 3rd best hotel in New Zealand.

Places in City centre

The Press Club by Fable Dunedin A beautifully decorated restaurant focused on local produce celebrated through diverse international influences.
Dunedin student-scene cafes Part of the diverse culinary scene fueled by the large student population.
The Press Club drinks list An excellent drinks list complementing the internationally-influenced local produce menu.
Fable Dunedin sophisticated bar A chic hotel with a sophisticated bar and restaurant.

Best time to visit: December to February (New Zealand summer), for the mildest weather to explore the city and Otago Harbour.
Getting around: Hotel St Clair and central Dunedin anchor much of the dining scene, with Careys Bay Hotel situated next to Otago Harbour a short drive from the city centre.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Language: English and te reo Māori (both official).
Timezone: NZST (UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer)
Current trends: Dunedin's large student population continues to fuel one of the South Island's most diverse culinary and nightlife scenes, with new restaurants and cocktail bars continually popping up alongside established favourites like tītī restaurant's sea-view seasonal menu and The Press Club's internationally-influenced local produce focus; Distinction Hotel Dunedin's status as the 3rd best hotel in New Zealand, housed in the former 1937 Chief Post Office, reflects the city's blend of heritage architecture and modern hospitality investment.

St Clair — Home to the stylish Hotel St Clair and its tītī restaurant, offering sea views.
Otago Harbour / Careys Bay — Home to Careys Bay Hotel, offering a good range of seafood dishes next to the harbour.