What are the top attractions to visit in Portobello?

The top attractions to visit in Portobello are: Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society New Zealand Marine Studies Centre Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours Happy Hens The Studio See all attractions in Portobello on Tripadvisor

Things to do in Portobello

Top Things to Do in Portobello

Things to Do in Portobello

Tours near Portobello

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Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour
16
Bus Tours
from
$265
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
32
Bus Tours
from
$125
per adult
Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery
9
Bus Tours
from
$1,300
per group (up to 6)
Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour
19
Historical Tours
from
$185
per adult
Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle
18
Historical Tours
from
$260
per adult (price varies by group size)
Half-Day Guided Tour: City, Sights, & Larnach Castle
1
Bus Tours
from
$199
per adult
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
13
Eco Tours
from
$125
per adult
Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour
13
Audio Guides
from
$245
per adult
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
161
Wildlife Watching
from
$55
per adult
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views
5
Bus Tours
from
$175
per adult

Top Attractions in Portobello

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1. Happy Hens

Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries

By 261janeto

Lovely selection of hens and other gifts. I bought a hen, and apron and a notebook to take home to the UK.

2. New Zealand Marine Studies Centre

Aquariums

By barbaraw175

real cool, well maintained, interesting fish, nice environment, interesting location, good variety of fish...

3. Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society

History Museums

By floratheexplorer2016

We stopped here on our way to the Albatross and Penguin centre at Pukekura. The sign on the gate said to ask at the...

4. Cycle the Loop Otago Harbour

Biking Trails

Open now

5. Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours

248

Boat Tours • Ferries

By SueL2516

I caught the ferry from Port Chalmers to Portabello and rode back to Broad Bay completing the loop.

6. The Studio

Speciality & Gift Shops

By lauravQ7611VU

It is all very nice and made with love. And for reasonable prices. Make sure to bring cash as she has no cashmachine...

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What travellers are saying

John M
Geelong, Australia1,218 contributions
Undergoing renovation, but still very good
The only reason this attraction has been marked "very good" instead of "excellent" is because of the renovations taking place that are temporarily hampering activity and display within. Still well worth a visit as these "Happy Hens" go all around the world.
Review of: Happy Hens
Written 23 April 2019
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Troy M
Port Chalmers, New Zealand30 contributions
Great aquarium
I loved this place as a kid, and it's nice to see all the work which has gone into it. Brilliant place to bring the kids to explore
Review of: New Zealand Marine Studies Centre
Written 17 July 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bernadette M
Castle Cove, Australia380 contributions
A Delightful Diversion on the Otago Peninsula
I wandered into this museum strolling through Portobello.
What a find!
The historical society have done a terrific job of curating this. Lots of interesting and fun things to see and snap.
We spent at least half an hour here. And it wasn't even open!
Would love to come back when it's open.
Review of: Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society
Written 27 January 2017
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Doug W
1 contribution
10 minute bike ferry
Super friendly service & on time. A must do if you want to do the harbour loop bike ride. You can book either way but just need to google search which route you want. Either Port Chalmers to Portobello or visa versa.
Review of: Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours
Written 11 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
CathMitch
Sydney, Australia40 contributions
Oops!
Closed at time of visiting, pulled over to ask about in the next door cafe. Got screamed at by someone from the studio as I had innocently and briefly parked across the driveway. Shame.
Review of: The Studio
Written 13 June 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.