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Restaurants
210 within 5 kms
Esplanade Restaurant
646
30 m$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • European
Titi
61
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Swiss • International • European
Starfish Cafe and Bar
440
52 m$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Contemporary • New Zealand
Spirit House Dunedin
370
68 m$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Salt
361
64 m$$ - $$$ • New Zealand • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Long Dog Cafe
27
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • New Zealand
Perc Cafe St Clair
23
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • International • New Zealand
Zoo Cafe
20
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe
St Clair Fish and Chip Shop
17
0.6 km$ • Quick Bites • Chinese • Seafood
Equinox Restaurant & Bar
49
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Cafe • Grill
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Attractions
63 within 10 kms
St Clair Beach
91
40 mBeaches
St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool
27
91 mSports Complexes
FE29 Gallery
4
0.4 kmArt Galleries
Forbury Park Raceway
3
0.6 kmAuto Racing Tracks
Tunnel Beach Track
719
2.7 kmHiking Trails
Speight’s Brewery
1,019
4 kmBreweries
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
2,068
4.1 kmSpeciality Museums
The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
87
Speciality Museums
Olveston Historic Home
987
Historic Sites
Otago Farmers Market
246
4.4 kmFlea & Street Markets • Farmers Markets
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James D
8 contributions
The Ocean
Nov 2021
The Ocean is beautiful cause it belongs to Earth. It was here before you and it will be here after you. Enjoy the Earth. It is a place to visit.
Written 11 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Naomi T
Dunedin, New Zealand3 contributions
Great for family days out 😍
Jun 2022 • Family
Beautiful white sand for miles that follows the gorgeous coastline right from Dunedin Esplinade right down to Tommahawk & Smaills Beach!
Great family spot to have a day out, picnic, relax in the sun or go for a leasurely stroll.
The views are stunning, people are great, environment is well kept & clean whilst not too manicured.
Theres PLENTY of room everywhere for everyone.
Note: Photos attached are of both Smaills Beach/Tommahawk Beach areas (they run along into each other from what I gather)
Written 6 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Naina-Damani
London, UK1,032 contributions
LOVELY CLEAN BEACH.
Feb 2020
Dunedin Beach is a sweeping white sand beach which is just minutes from central city. Lovely crystal clear blue water.
Written 10 January 2021
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Johnny
Christchurch, New Zealand8 contributions
Stunning place
Oct 2020
Not the warmest of days to go to the beach, however it was breathtaking. Small coffee shops and areas to sit was great. This will be magical in summer
Written 28 October 2020
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Peter B
Seattle, WA49 contributions
A very clean and sandy beach
Jan 2020
The wind and waves were very strong and the water cold. It did not stop numerous surfers from being out on the water. The beach is very long and walkable.
Written 9 February 2020
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RaejonRae
Levin, New Zealand12 contributions
Coastal roadie
Feb 2020 • Friends
Awesome drivetoday around the Peninsula,the albatross colony back around to Dunedin city. Awesome day out with beautiful views
Written 9 February 2020
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Jan Willem t
Nijmegen, The Netherlands1,457 contributions
Dunedin has beautiful bays and beaches
Nov 2019
In and around Dunedin are many beautiful bays and beaches, many of them are yellow sand beaches, some of them are grey or b;ack sand beaches. The beaches are good for surfers, swimmers and other watersport activities. Also wildlife can be seen on the beaches such as sea lions, fur seals and penguins.
Written 4 November 2019
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Sez
21 contributions
Dunedin beach
May 2019 • Family
Long, white fine sand. Must go - Tunnel beach, Nugget Point. Enchanting rocks formation, fascinating nature.
Written 10 May 2019
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SimonDabbs
Melksham, UK375 contributions
A great beach, and very accessible
Feb 2019 • Friends
We enjoyed a stroll along here on a windy day. Surf was up and we did see a few people loving it. Finding a parking space was a bit difficult though.
Written 5 March 2019
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Mindy C
Oxford, UK77 contributions
Gorgeous beach right in the city!
Jul 2018 • Friends
This is a most beautiful beach- easy to walk for miles and miles. Lots of amenities and great restaurants. So happy to see the new cafe in operation and revitalising the often unloved salt water pool. On a lovely winters day- it was the perfect place to be.
Written 19 July 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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