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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Dunedin.
Western SuburbsBradfordSuburb Guide to Valley Streets and Mill HistoryDiscover Bradford's mix of Kaikorai Valley trade streets, mill landmarks and a quiet primary school, and see if valley living suits you.Western SuburbsBlackheadSuburb Guide to the South Coast HeadlandDiscover Blackhead, a quiet Dunedin south-coast suburb where a working quarry, protected basalt columns and a local beach shape daily life.Western SuburbsConcordSuburb Guide to Hillside Streets and Local ShopsDiscover Concord, a compact Dunedin hillside suburb where local shops, quiet streets and easy motorway links sit just beyond Lookout Point.Taieri and Rural TownshipsOutramSuburb Guide to West Taieri and the Taieri RiverDiscover a quiet Taieri township on State Highway 87, where river flats, a historic glen and rural village life sit below Maungatua.Central and Inner SuburbsKensingtonSuburb Guide to the Oval and King Edward StreetExplore Kensington, where the Oval, a historic cemetery and King Edward Street sit a short walk from central Dunedin.Eastern SuburbsThe CoveSuburb Guide to Quiet Harbour LivingDiscover a quiet harbourside pocket on the Otago Peninsula, where bush-clad slopes meet harbour views a short drive from the city.South Dunedin and Beach SuburbsSaint ClairSuburb Guide to Beach Life and the EsplanadeHead to Saint Clair for ocean air, a hot saltwater pool and an esplanade where Dunedin's beach life gathers.South Dunedin and Beach SuburbsSaint KildaSuburb Guide to Beachside Streets and Ocean BeachDiscover Saint Kilda, Dunedin's beachside suburb, where dune-backed Ocean Beach and early street grids sit a short bus ride from the Octagon.Western SuburbsBalaclavaSuburb Guide to Hill Streets and City LinksExplore a compact Dunedin hill suburb of quiet residential streets, a local primary school, and a direct bus into the city.South Dunedin and Beach SuburbsBrightonSuburb Guide to Beach Days and Coastal LivingDiscover Brighton, Dunedin's quiet southern beach suburb, where sandy shore, rocky headlands and a coastal road await.Western SuburbsLookout PointSuburb Guide to Ridge Views and the Southern GatewayHead to the saddle above Caversham Valley, where harbour views, a brick fire station and the start of the southern motorway meet.Otago Peninsula SettlementsŌtākouRural Area Guide to Māori Heritage on the Otago PeninsulaSteeped in Māori heritage, Otakou Suburb offers a captivating glimpse into culture and history—discover what makes this vibrant area so special.