Careys Bay Travel Guide
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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
Learn about the local history of Dunedin when you take a trip to The Octagon. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Larnach Castle
After visiting Larnach Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
St. Clair Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, St. Clair Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lawyers Head.
Dunedin Town Hall
Find out about the history of Dunedin when you spend time at Dunedin Town Hall. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Dunedin Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Dunedin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Top hotels in Careys Bay
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Great staff who were all helpful & friendly. Beautiful, clean room with a lovely cosy bed.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Room comfortable. Best bed. Shower over bath not great for an older person. Good location and nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Beach lodge motel
Very nice hosts who go the extra mile & leave home baked goodies as a welcoming gift, 😋. Spacious room, old but we'll maintained & very convenient.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Excellent hotel! We had a one bedroom suite and it was perfect. Lots of room. Liked the bathroom - great shower and nice to have a washer and dryer at our disposal in the room. Very comfortable bed. Great air conditioning too. The restaurant was the best hotel restaurant we’ve ever had. We ate 3 ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Clean room. Good staff.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Careys Bay
Port Chalmers
Visitors to Port Chalmers like its churches and waterfront, and Port Chalmers Museum is a sight worth a stop.
Portobello
While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Silver Peaks Reserve and Lighthouse.
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.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ravensbourne
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
