19/4/2025 We have just finished a 5 day adventure through Bike it now. All we can say is wow. A massive than you to Kate at Clyde for the exceptional experience she put together for us. From information about the trails and amazing accommodation she organised . The people we met along the way were awesome and so friendly. Food was amazing and weather spot on. Thanks again bike it Clyde and Kate. Phil and Chrissy Hobson Darren and Jo Clark

Absolutely have to do the Lake Dunstan trail when visiting the Otago Region! All the staff were fantastic at Bike It Now from organising our ride, setting up our bikes and were so friendly and knowledgeable! Add it to your to do list when visiting the beautiful towns of Clyde/Cromwell

Im usually not big on tours but fletch and her team have convinced me. It was so much more fun doing it with them, they are all delightful and the locals they work with for accommodation and food are also amazing. We loved it. Will book with them again.

My fiancé and I had an amazing experience with Bike It Now. Their attention to detail was great and we felt reassured the whole time! We did the Otago Rail Trail over 4 days, 3 nights (on e-bikes) and it was such a pleasant experience, we had lots of time to stop along the way. We can't wait to book in for the remaining trails. Thanks bike it now team!

Did the Otago Rail Trail with Bike It Now – absolutely brilliant experience! Everything was so well organised, from luxury accommodation to dinner bookings and luggage transfers. The team were incredibly informative and made the whole journey seamless — all we had to think about was pedalling, enjoying the food, and sampling some great Otago wines. Created amazing memories along the way. 100% recommended! 🚴‍♀️🍷

Today we did the ‚One Day Wonder‘ cycle tour and we are absolutely overwhelming. We have to give a very big THANK YOU to the fabulous team of Bike It Now. They are brilliant, help you with everything….., take fear away you may have because you might believe too hard 4 me‘ or whatsoever…. SUPER ! The e-bikes are very good, quite new best standard. The trip we did was breathtaking and worth every dollar, DANKESCHÖN aus Hamburg, Frank and Claudia

I had a great experience doing the Lake Dunstan cycle trail with Bike it Now. The mountain bike I hired was perfect for the trail, and fitted with everything I needed. The pre- departure talk was very informative and made me feel more confident about tackling the ride. I caught their shuttle to Cromwell and gained a lot of local knowledge along the way from John the driver. The trail is great.

I was initially hesitant at booking this Roxburgh Gorge cycle transfer, but was encouraged by a fellow traveller who really rated it, and also I figure my life is worth the cost as the alternative way to cycle through is to ride on the main road! The skipper Simone was lovely and friendly and took great care with loading and unloading my bike. She also was very patient with the less mobile passengers who took a bit of time to get unloaded. Lawrence was super responsive on the comms, even when I submitted my booking at short notice and late at night. Overall this tour company is highly recommend as the Roxburgh Gorge trail is beautiful and the jet boat transfer makes the day a lot of fun especially on a hot day!

We had the most wonderful time with the perfect balance of history, awesome views and squeals of delight with the jet boat option. We cannot recommend this strongly enough. If you are in the Alexandra area, you must treat yourself to this tour. Side note, it was winter for us and the winter trees lining the river were just stunning. Thank you for such a wonderful time, shaping the tour to meet the needs of all of us. First Class

Lawrence our guide was a wealth of interesting information and quite a character. His portrayal of the gold rush years was fascinating. The boat was good, service excellent and the fresh muffins and tea were a welcome treat after scrambling about the old mining settlements. Highly recommended.

An outstanding service and great way to see some amazing gold mining history. Simone our boat driver was professional, informative and humorous. I totally recommend using this service. You need this service to be able to do both sections of the Roxburgh Gorge bike trail and it is absolutely worth the cost.

A fantastic way and service to see the Beautiful and Outstanding Roxborough Gorge. Lawrence was our skipper and guide full of interesting facts, fun and safe for ourselves and our bikes to be transferred to the next leg of our cycle ride. This was a big highlight of our trip in the South. Loved it so much, thoroughly recommend 👌

Absolutely brilliant! Lovely, friendly and informative service between Doctors Point and Shingles Creek

Excellent bike shuttle service on the Roxburgh Gorge Trail plus fantastic commentary on the gold mining history as a bonus. Thanks Laurence, it was one of our highlights.

We have stayed at multiple top 10 parks during our 3 week travels and this is by far our favourite. Christine was super friendly and very helpful with any questions we had. The park is extremely well kept and very very clean. Shower/toilet ensuite blocks are very neat and tidy, shower pressure is so good too. The camp kitchen was also very clean, and it didn’t have that yucky camp kitchen smell that many do have. It was an all around great stay for us, we highly recommend staying here.

We had a wonderful stay at the Roxburgh Top 10 holiday park. I had booked the wrong date for our stay (out by a week!) and Christine was super helpful, changing our booking and finding us somewhere indoors to stay, as the forecast was for thunderstorms (and it turned out to be intense!). The cottage was super cute and comfortable and the setting was lovely. Highly recommend!

Great park and facilities upgraded and modern. If coming off the cycle trail from the river using the back entrance be aware there is as VERY steep slope up to the camp with a loose gravel surface, the road is better. A very peaceful location.

Beautiful gardens. Very quiet site. Emplacement was jolly big. Wished we had booked more than one night in order to explore the area. Didn't use the showers which are a two dollar charge.

Really enjoyed our stay in one of the cottages. Perfectly set up with everything you need. Immaculate and cosy. Great operators, very thoughtful, and easy to communicate with.

Well what a find, not a big brash Top10 park & probably now my favourite. I stayed in my sleeper van and didn’t require power hook up. Very reasonably priced, grounds immaculate, facilities practical & very clean, Christine the owner was great. Close to the cycle trail, track down to the river, short walk or ride into town.

This is an absolutely delightful spot. The grounds were beautifully maintained and there is so much for the kids to do - huge playground, games, bikes, places to explore. We stayed in a cabin and it was very spacious, comfortable and welcoming - honestly more homely and enjoyable than many hotels I've stayed in! Highly recommend, look forward to coming back for a longer stay in future.

I needed some directions so I walked in here, a typical isite but it had a homely non city feel. There was a large room selling books and I bought some, and felt ok just chatting for ages. Just across from petrol pumps and mechanic

Friendly, helpful and worth visiting. We found places to go we otherwise wouldn't have known about

Super friendly and helpful team - pop in to discover everything there is to know about the Teviot Valley

Friendly staff, very helpful 👌

Great friendly knowledgeable staff

Friendly staff. Great facility.

Excellent very friendly

Great service from Shebikeshebikes meant we had a great day on the trail. We were a really mixed group in terms of experience and ability, but electric bikes and the crew's recommendation for what trail to ride meant we all had a fabulous time. Thanks for the care you took making sure we had what we needed. Ngā mihi!

This was my first taste of Otago trails. Staying at Ranfurly, I chose to ride what was recommended to be the best section of the Otago Rail Trail, ie Omakau to Ranfurly. Shebikeshebikes were able to shuttle me and my ebike to Omakau from where I was able to cycle the trail back to the motor camp at Ranfurly. Shebikeshebikes provided the perfect service; a very enjoyable drive with a lovely driver and at a remarkably reasonable cost. P.S. Two days later I used Shebikeshebikes to shuttle me and my bike from Clyde to Cromwell so I could ride the amazing Lake Dunstan Trail back to Alexandra Holiday Park. Again the shuttle service was superb.

Amazing experience with shebikeshebikes on the Otago Rail Trail. Service was great before the trip, prompt and clear communication, and on the trip. Bikes worked well, shuttle bus and luggage transport was great. Suggested accommodation on the trail was also wonderful. Thanks for a great experience!

Very satisfied repeat customers having biked both Clutha Gold and Otago Central Rail Trail with Shebikeshebikes. Great service, very comfortable bikes, and some wonderful accomodation options we never would have found by ourselves..

Hired an E bike for my lovely wife to do a portion of the rail trail. Really easy to deal with, plenty of information. They even have an after hours return option. Nice bike that was well maintained. No chance of keeping up with her on my 'normal' bike. Perfect way to see the rail trail.

This is the go to place for bike hire in Clyde..well versed in the local trails..able to have our bikes delivered to Cromwell which made for a easy return to Clyde...Dunstan Trail 10 out 10

Fantastic experience with shebikeshebikes - the 3 day rail trail was perfect for me . Travelling alone I met lovely people every step of the way. Fabulous accommodation esp behindthebikesheds!!

A piece of living history & a joy to cross the Clutha on the punt. Postcards, info boards & the skippers knowledge round out the experience

The Southern hemispheres only river powered punt. A great way to get cars across the Clutha. Check Facebook for operating times.

Great wee punt that takes you back in time. Very interesting to learn how it works. Open between 8am-10am & 4pm-6pm in the summer, drive your car on & off the other side ☺

Interesting place. Worth checking the operating hours if you want to cross on the ferry.

Just tiki touring round on our holiday. What a great guy working the ferry! Very informative about a lot of things local.

Shame that the ferry was not operating would have enjoyed a ride. Great piece of history in working order.

Great experience, awesome captain! Thanks for having us.

Superb hospitality from Donna, saved my day. Sadly I was just passing by Middlemarch, but they seem to have a wealth of history and strong community. Might as well spend a couple of nights there next time around.

I can’t say enough about this team. From our initial booking and having a tailor made package for the four of us which suited our needs and budget. We opted for a more expensive package which included the Taieri Railway trip to Middlemarch to start the track and great accomodation for 3 nights from the options offered us. You choose what you want and pay accordingly which suited us fine. Loved the ability of just turning up on day 1 and being able to ride with bikes already sorted and accomodation already prebooked. As we had just come off 3 days on the Routeburn Track we also had the problem of getting all or packs and gear from accommodation to accomodation each night but that was no problem to Cycle Surgery and it arrived at each destination before us each day. From our first contact with them all our queries were answered and promptly- nothing was too hard and if we do the trail again we would use them again. On the completion of the trail and getting transported back to Queenstown we got an excellent commentary from Lonnie about places of interest along the way and showed the value of staff who are engaged with their work as opposed to just turning up each day. I researched service providers on Google before booking and also spoke with friends who had done the Rail Trail and used Cycle Surgery before and went with them. So glad we did and after our experience with them and the comprehensive package and services they offer we highly recommend them.

A perfect trip well planned by Cycle Surgery.I had the idea for a surprise getaway culminating in a romantic proposal but didn't know where to start.One email to Pip at Cycle Surgery and she had it all sorted.3 beautiful and very different nights accommodation.Fantastic meal bookings.Car transfer.The most comfortable bikes we have ever ridden.And the special touch of organizing Champagne and Flowers to be set up in our Accommodation. Thanks to Pip and the team.It was such a pleasure to have people that are so passionate about what they do help us with our special weekend.

Every aspect of the service from Cycle Surgery was excellent from start (in 2019 for a March 2020 trip that got called off) to finish (rebooked for Feb 2021 and in the opposite direction - and a marvellous experience). We would unreservedly recommend them - whether you are an experienced cyclist or a newbie. The Rail Trail is wonderful, we will do it again hopefully and if we do we will be on the email to Pip at Cycle Surgery

4 day ride was perfect, a group of 13 people was so much fun and great weather with spectacular views. Cycle Surgery provided awesome bikes and fantastic backup, we had one tyre blow out and they fixed it with in 1/2hr. Amazing

Unfortunately for us, we didn't book our hire bikes and rail trail tour through Cycle Surgery, otherwise things may have been a bit smoother! We did, however, book a transfer from Dunedin to Middlemarch (with John - what a great guy) to start the rail trail and a jet boat ride out of Alexandra with Lawrence! Lucky we did, as our trip was cut short due to flooding and it was Cycle Surgery to the rescue with a scenic trip with Dave from Middlemarch back to Dunedin. Cycle Surgery have great facilities and a huge variety of hire bikes for all levels - they cater for day trips on ebikes, adventures on MTBs, or longer trips for those bike packing! They know all there is to know about getting the most out of the time you have and value your holiday time as much as you do! Their business model is all about your happiness and that is very evident in all our dealings with the staff. When we come back to finish the Roxburgh and Clutha Gold trails, we will definitely be booking through Cycle Surgery!

Would highly recommend booking your rail trail adventure with Cycle Surgery. My husband and I booked this last year and did the trail April 2019. Right from the first email, they responded quickly and with a wonderful itinerary, which included transfers to and from Dunedin. The bikes were fantastic, with no issues on the trail. Accommodation was very good, comfy beds and nice and clean and tidy with lovely continental breakfast provided. It was also great to be booked into places for night meals so you didn't have to worry about where to go. If this adventure is on your bucket list, tick it off, it's a must. Contact Cycle Surgery now! You won't be disappointed

Good for riding start point. Not busy parking spaces. Easy and nice track for family i think. 14km to next parking lot I forgot where was there sorry. And 28 km to hyde. Track is easy and good but not very nice view. Just farms side path.

Very cool how you can set the date you start

Sharing with friends was great. The track was in good condition. The tunnels were fun... but I think there should be some kind of reflection on the walls even perhaps a bit of paint .? As to were the actual sides were. .. Otherwise it's all good .. Thank you.

Didn't actually did this track. I went with the trans alphine train from Dunedin and ended here, had a short walk around before heading back. Absolutely a lovely little town, worth it to walk or cycle around. A nice bar/cafe for a snack or beer. On the train ride there are a lot of stunning views, also worth doing.

Wonderful to see this sign after ebiking from waipiata

Put this on your bucket list - fantastic!

Great fun. Easy ride. Lovely meeting new trail companions along the way.

Really worth the effort if you are in the area. 1 hrs walk to lake and really cool rocks, landscape. Kids will love it

A beautiful loop walk around Sutton Salt Lake, 3.5 km on the flat, takes about an hour. stunning landscape of distinctive schist tors and rock pillars. Sutton Salt Lake is New Zealand’s only inland salt lake. It has no outlet, so the lake has concentrated the salts from surrounding soils. Formed over the last 3 million years, the ‘Rock and Pillars’ are a series of folds (steep ranges rolling onwards like an ocean swell), the result of deep local faulting. Some blocks of schist rock remain long after the surrounding rock has eroded away. These ‘tors’ are a feature of the bleak and windswept ridges. Freeze and thaw cycles make it difficult for plants to grow and have left wave-like ridge patterns in the soil. A lens-shaped cloud formation, known locally as the ‘Taieri Pet’, is seen regularly during north-west winds. A highly unusual cloud formation that is found in very few places around the world. The Rock and Pillars have a very flat top with steep slopes on either side, and they lie perpendicular to the prevailing westerly winds. When these “fohn” winds are forced up and over the range it can create a dramatic cloud formation that the locals call “The Taieri Pet.” Meteorologists call it a “lenticular billow cloud.” It can be a single lens-shaped cloud or it can be shaped like a huge stack of pancakes with clear air between the cloud layers. It may seem stationary, but the wind is circulating rapidly through the cloud.

Really cool easy walk amazing scenery, lake had dried up but the lake bed was still very impressive

Great looking countryside, good easy walk for the whole family

Off the beaten track.. BUT .... go find it. It's not a hard walk. Take refreshments, for when you get there, cause you'll want to stay a while and sup up the peacefulness. Remember though, take your rubbish away.

An hour return walk. Pretty nice, calm and quiet place.

A nice easy enjoyable walk

I have a bad leg and the walk was still doable. Steep stairs in one part, be careful when wet. Vault athrooms at parking. No cost. Road to Owaka is paved, gravel in the other direction at this time. 10 to 15 minute walk to the end.

Purakaunui Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I have ever visited. The walk through the forest to reach it was calm and refreshing, surrounded by tall trees and the sound of birds. The waterfall itself was stunning, with water flowing gracefully over three tiers of rocks. It looked picture-perfect from every angle. The viewing platform made it easy to enjoy the full view and take great photos. The area was clean and well maintained. A peaceful and unforgettable place to visit. A solid 5-star experience.

parking across the road full of space, really easy walk around 10 minutes in the forest, some steps and you will reach the impressive and beautiful waterfalls, relaxing and quiet place

Great walk for families. 15 minutes round trip on a flat gravel path along the river. A few stairs to descend before reaching the waterfall. Can be busy in summer, visit in morning or off season to get the views to yourself. Toilets, picnic area and non potable water in car park

A must stop on any drive through the Catlins. Plenty of parking and toilets, well marked trail through beautiful forest to the falls. Some steps on the way. The falls look like they've been designed - so beautiful, and a prefect viewing platform to see them from. If you love the calming sound of waterfalls, you might like our YouTube channel - Peaceful Viewpoints where you can find the video we filmed here and others from NZ and round the world.

Such a nice hike! We enjoyed it, even in the rain. It’s not a far hike, and pretty easy to do. Beautiful falls!

Beautiful. Must visit place. Just 10mins normal walk even your elderly parents can walk. Well maintained track and public toilets in the car park area.

This visitors center was actually amazing. There’s a work space upstairs and has a lot of large windows that can be used to get a view of the river and the houses that are next to it. I got a very Japanese vibe from the whole view. The lady who was working at the information center was incredibly kind and gave me a bunch of information about the Caitlins and some of the surrounding areas. There’s also a cinema in the building as well that plays some movies here and there.

This is an astonishing visitor center, exuding a modern charm with its clean, minimalist design. Upon entering, you're greeted with bright lighting and spaciousness, creating a comfortable ambiance. The staff's warm service adds a touch of warmth and friendliness to the place. Whether you're a newcomer or a regular, this magnificent visitor center always welcomes every visitor with its excellent quality and professional demeanor, making it a place you'll want to return to again and again.

A new and very clean facility. The staff recommended the fantastic view from the second floor. It’s a great place to take a break during a long drive.

Great place to stop and get information about travels around Southland! Very friendly and helpful staff and very comfortable bag chairs to rest after a long journey 🤌🤌🤌

very large newly built nice modern looking isite. the view over clutha river is quite mesmerizing

Beautiful building. Clean toilets well maintained.

This new centre is amazing. Ange and Nicky were super helpful about things to do in the local area. The cinema was so comfy and cheap. Definitely worth a visit.

Off chance stopover saw the township sculpture, a modern retro Waka in stainless steel. A park with wooden moa standing on guard,draw you towards the museum entrance. When entering you are greeted by the front desk staff,who are very enthusiastic and cheerful. A quick summary of the displays on offer from pre-european to modern times. Early development of native milling and farming hardship. Tribute to local archeologist who devoted his lifetime in the pursuit of moa discovery. So yes it is worthwhile spending time here.

Great and very informative Museum in „the nowhere“. Very nice Director and staff!

Fabulous gem and lots of treasures to find. Run by locals who are proud of their history and forbearers. Warm an friendly.

Nice wee little museum with historical artifacts from the area. Interesting information about early settlers and timber works.

What a brilliant museum for a small place! Covers the history of a couple of shipwrecks, and the development of timber and farming round there . Also the continuity between the history and life in present day Catlin's is evident. Definitely worth a visit.

This is a fab place to visit. People have put a lot work into the displays. Although not huge, it's packed. The library and info centre is attached so it's a one stop shop.

Great small museum. The curators are friendly . You'll learn a lot about the Catlin's and the people. There are some cool stuff that explains about the local area If you are dropping by this small place on your way to to Catlin's and have some time . Just drop by to learn the history !

Great spot, be respectful of the wildlife.

(Translated by Google) Great location for a hike (Original) Tolle Location für Wanderung

Good for a short walk and picnic There are panoramic viewing platform and some cool spots for viewing ducks 🦆

I’m giving you zero stars for the management of the wetlands. I use to come to the wetlands frequently when I was younger, and I also knew the founder. I am still shocked at how poorly this resource has been managed. My star rating reflects the poor management which has resulted into this wetlands looking more and more like a farm and less and less like water bird habitat. I don’t know how to express my disappointment enough. It looks like due to poor management no one cares so you are burning an iconic landmark in NZ. Someone needs to pull their finger out and do something before it’s gone for ever! I have the correct wetland obviously, I also mentioned I spent much of my time on it and knew the former owner before this happened.... Ducks Unlimited sold the Sinclair Wetlands about 20 years ago to the Government and it became part of the Treaty Settlement with Nga Tahu .

Took our young kids. Was flat and able to use a pushchair. Was worth a visit.

Fantastic place to go and spend an afternoon, wander amongst the wetland, spy the nursery webs, birds and wetland plants.

This wetland is amazing. It is huge! Over 3000000 Sq metres. The original owner was ahead of his time. Could hear the fern birds calling but they are good at hiding amongst the vegetation. There is camping sites available. Very quiet beautiful location.

An environmental gem hidden near Dunedin. Gravel road. The wetlands are being restored and offer a great chance to explore and examine flora and fauna. My two preschoolers and I walked the loop - easy walk and both girls (aged 3 and 4) made it round the 2 hr walk. Keep an eye out for the Department of Conservation Kiwi Guardian post too. Lots of wildlife and information panels. Good toilets. Can't wait to explore this in different weather and seasons.

Honestly wish we lived closer to this place! Only saw 2 other people when we went there. Definitely heard and possibly saw 2 fern birds but not confirmed. Lovely birdwatching spot i would highly recommend and will definitely be returning to!

Great views! If you are lucky, you will see sea lions/seals. I wish the public toilet was cleaner! Will definitely recommend visiting this place!

Stunning views great place to get some beautiful pictures

My last trip to Nugget Point was absolutely amazing. The view from the lighthouse was breathtaking, with the ocean stretching endlessly and waves crashing against the rocks below. The walk to the lighthouse was easy and scenic, surrounded by native plants and bird sounds. I spotted seals resting on the rocks, which made the visit even more special. The place felt peaceful and untouched. It’s one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand. A must-visit location for nature and photography lovers. Definitely a 5-star experience.

Very picturesque. A nice short(ish) walk - about 900m from the carpark. You might spot some seals on the rocks below

This would be one of the most spectacular views in New Zealand. A cliff side walk with views and maybe a sea lion to veiw on the rocks below.

Worth the visit! Lovely lighthouse and walk up to it! Can be very windy so be prepared!

Amazing view ! The whole truck is amazing by the sea ! Could be very windy .

I give this place a 5 star. Only in Dunedin for 3 days but have had this on the bucket list for some time. I booked a guided tour and our guide was a lovely lady named Chris. The history around this house and the Olveston family was very interesting and engaging. The historical information was quite interesting yet a little sad considering the lifespan of the family members. If you have some spare time make sure you book a guide here as I am positive you won’t be disappointed. The gardens are also a pleasure to walk through.

A must see for those with an interest in history and a rare chance to a see a home that’s kept as it was when it was given to the city. You’ll feel like you are walking into a time capsule as almost all the items in the home, including the vast art collection and even down to the fly swatter hanging in the kitchen, have been left as the original owners had it. In addition to this we had an extremely knowledgeable tour guide who told us all about the history of the family and also about the items in the home. We could tell she was passionate about the home and its history which really made the tour that much more memorable and fun! The intention with which the home was designed by the owners it’s also incredibly interesting and makes you think how you would design your own home. It’s truly a beautiful and unique location and well worth adding to your list of to do’s in Dunedin!

- Guided tours avail throughout the day - free to walk the grounds & go through reception & gift shop on the bottom floor - could easily spend a day here, there is so much to see! - the grounds, home & everything in it have been restored & maintained with absolute care & precaution - def recommend others to visit here even if you don't do a tour. It's quite breathtaking.

Excellent couple of hours spent touring the intriguing old house and grounds. They have been splendidly maintained with love and pride. Very good tour - enough to want to know more without dragging on too long.

Fantastic tour. The home itself is fascinating. The guide was knowledgeable and the atmosphere was welcoming. Well worth the admission price.

Amazing historic house tour. Stunning condition, with all original items still here. A taste of past life in New Zealand. Need to buy a ticket to visit.

I love the tour and enjoyed the guide tuor. I was interested in the house where a merchant lived. I found that we could see something beautiful and pictures which he bought from Asian countries including Japan and other European countries. I’m so impressed because I’m a Japanese person. It’s a good memory in Dunedin. Also the staff is kind because when I made a mistake of the reservation date, they dealt with that nicely.

Fabulous tour by Marty this afternoon. Very informative and lots of artefacts to look at. The walking wasn't too far and the tasting session at the end was most enjoyable. Was a bonus to get 10% off in the shop too.

A very interesting and informative tour. Our guide, Marty, was witty and had answers to every question. We also enjoyed the tasting at the end of the tour! Shopping for souvenirs was also excellent. Christmas shopping done!!

Well worth the 45min tour. Very informative, good guide, sample of beers at the end. Shop staff are lovely. And they have NZ Whisky now. Got to try it. The Wilsons Misty River liqueur is great.

We had an amazing tour with Carlos. From start to finish he was patient, never rushed us through and was thoroughly explanatory. If your into history and beer then this is a fantastic tour for you. From how it all started to now was a great insight to the legendary crafted beer we still drink today. Then at the end of the tour you get to taste some or all of the 9 beers + 1 apple cider which we tasted all 😄. Great value for money and highly recommended.

A really fun thing to do. And this is coming from a girl who is by no means a beer fanatic. Thomas was a great tour guide, incredibly knowledgable and very passionate. Good sense of humour too. Really cool to do a truly South Island experience, delicious beer tasting at the end, plus the gift shop does actually have quite cool stuff! Thanks for a fun arvo team :)

Marty was amazing, great tour, loved speights products and production, must visit to have few beers at the bar end and see how the are made.

A really engaging and informative tour from start to finish. Our guide, Marty, made the whole experience memorable with his witty explanations, friendly personality and impressive knowledge of the entire process. He took the time to answer every question in detail, no matter how small. The pace of the tour was just right, and we felt we learned a lot without ever feeling rushed. The tasting at the end was a perfect way to wrap things up, giving us a chance to appreciate everything we’d just learned. Overall, a fantastic experience that we’d happily recommend to anyone.

Our kids enjoyed the science centre, spent a fair bit of time here, the planetarium was ok would've more liked to hear about facts of the solar system and see more planets than just the astrology constellations. Butterfly house was nice with some birds also. Most I've paid for a museum before.

I enjoyed my visit to the Dunedin Museum and Butterfly House. It's a fantastic place with a great mix of things to see. The butterfly house was a highlight — absolutely beautiful and calming, with so many colorful butterflies flying freely around you. I also really loved the photography exhibition, The museum overall was well-presented, interesting, and worth a visit if you're in the area. Highly recommend!

I visited this museum during my stay in Dunedin and really enjoyed it! It’s a fascinating place with a wide range of exhibits — from natural history and science to cultural collections. The layout is modern and easy to explore, and the staff are friendly and helpful. A great spot to learn, relax, and spend a few hours discovering something new. Highly recommended for visitors to Dunedin!

The museum's experience is the best visit for me in Dunedin. I can't believe so many butterflies in front of my eyes! Amazing and must try in Dunedin. The museum is big and probably you have to spend a day here!

Was a lovely museum and spent a good 3 hours here, you definitely need to pay if you have kids to get into the science area and butterflies as they were the. Ist interesting areas. We paid $81 for our family to get into that and also the planetarium as well. I wouldn’t say it was worth it for that amount and wouldn’t go again because of the price but worth it if you want to tick it off the list or need something to do indoors. Also has a cafe which was great.

I recently visited the Tuhura Otago Museum and was thoroughly impressed by the wide range of exhibits on display. One of the standout attractions is the 2,500-year-old Egyptian mummy, which is astonishing to see in person. The museum's ship model display is also quite remarkable. Among the impressive collection, I was delighted to find a model of the ship my ancestors arrived on in 1930. The museum also features a LEGO display, which looks like a lot of fun, but it requires a separate ticket that I didn't purchase. Another highlight of the museum is the Wildlife Attic, where they have a variety of taxidermy animals from all over the world. It was fascinating to see such a diverse collection. Overall, I had a wonderful time exploring the exhibits, and the friendly staff made the experience even better. I highly recommend a visit to the Otago Museum for anyone interested in history, wildlife, and unique displays.

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful museum. Came in for the Lego Relics and walked around for more than Lego. I really love how the museum curates Lego with a mixture of historical and old stuff. It is like narrating a story. Very creative. Loves to spend more time here and wish to come back visit (if the ticket price can be cheaper 😓)

Well worth a stop. Spacious and well laid out. Something for everyone in the exhibits. Cafe gets very full mid morning. Good gift shop. Free entry with donation box. Normally a park on the street close by, pay by plate system.

This was a great little find in Dunedin. We were looking to fill some time and stumbled across this museum and it far exceeded my expectations for a free museum. Definitely worth the visit.

Definitely a learning journey, being in toitu museum. Plenty of exhibits, each station's very cool. Huge place to wander aimlessly for half a day. But its never boring.. i gained alot of insights and knowledge. :) Recommended. Its FOC, runs on donation. Go!

Great place to visit. Something for adults and kids as well. Very informative museum where I learnt quite a lot about Dunedin and the great place it is. I would highly recommend a visit if you have some time

One of my favourite museums in New Zealand! I haven't visited since I was a kid in over a decade so it looked completely different from what I remembered. I learned so much about Dunedin's rich history, and the artifacts were cool too! Who would've thought a Lime scooter would end up in a museum?

👍 Like my review! We stumbled upon the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin, New Zealand upon our arrival in the area. We didn't realize it was free relying on donations but our surprise was how massive it was. We really enjoyed the history from the beginning with the Maori but also highlighting how Dunedin is such an important hub in New Zealand. I would say that we were there for over 1.5 hours and there was a lot to read, consume, and enjoy. My favorite portion of the museum was seeing several vehicles and cable cars preserved! We would definitely recommend to our family and friends.

I did not plan to visit this museum. I had finished my sightseeing and was headed to my hotel. As I was passing by, I realized the museum was open, so I stopped in. The building is very modern and the exhibits are well ordered. The museum details the history of the first settlers to arrive in Dunedin through to the present day. It was fun to hear the music, see the types of clothes, furniture, and cars change throughout the years. Dunedin is a melting pot of many kinds of people. I especially enjoyed listening to accounts from sections called "our voices" and the room filled with photos of the first settlers. I spent about an hour in the museum and I wish I had more time. I highly recommend it. This museum has free entry. On this day, the museum had extended hours in the gift shop. They were playing Christmas music, which was nice.

Very beautiful and calm place to spend some time relaxing surrounded by plants. It's not very big but it's a nice way to spend marine 40 minutes to an hour. There are plants native to China, a waterfall and a big pond with ducks and water lillys. There's a restroom and a gift shop too. There are some sitting areas as well.

Lovely morning spent at the gardens, such a beautiful place, tranquil and oh so pretty. We had tea at the end and played checkers nice start to a big day in Dunedin. Recommended.

Serene, relaxing, great place to not feel that you're in downtown Dunedin. Beautiful gardens, paths and quiet places to sit.

Absolutely beautiful gardens!! They are maintained very well, have a great selection of sceneries, and have plaques spread across the site to learn more about the garden. I really loved the blend of using rocks and water along with greenery for the garden, it created a really tranquil atmosphere despite being so close to the city centre. Parking is nearby and a good almost-central location. Admission fee was reasonable, staff were super lovely and answered all my questions, and the gift shop was quaint but cute. I will definitely come back in the future, thank you again!!

A peaceful and beautifully designed spot right in the heart of Dunedin. Lan Yuan offers an authentic glimpse into classical Chinese architecture and culture, with its tranquil ponds, intricate stonework, and lush gardens. You can easily spend an hour or two here just soaking in the calm atmosphere. It’s clear a lot of thought and care went into its creation – a great place for photos, quiet reflection, or learning a bit about Chinese heritage in New Zealand. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the city!

A peaceful and beautiful garden in Dunedin. Feels like a little piece of China — perfect for a quiet walk and lovely photos.

A stunning traditional Chinese garden and it every turn a perfect photo opportunity. I ended up taking hundreds of photos of this beautiful garden and it was well worth the small entry fee. It is amazing how quiet and peaceful it is within the garden even though you ride in the city next to the train station. We felt transported to a different world and really enjoyed learning about the Chinese heritage of Otago. The most fascinating fact we learned was of the custom-designed roof tiles I think they were about 38,000 of them that were made in China with a unique pattern to these gardens and if each individual tile was laid side-by-side they would stretch from Dunedin to Christchurch. Worth noting that dogs are not allowed, we couldn’t find this information anywhere online before going so thought best to add into our review here as it may help someone else.

Such a wonderful place to visit. So many things to offer for young and old. You have to visit all the areas, the herb circle, playground feeding the ducks was hilarious with our kids. We came back again to explore more and see the aviary which was awesome, the birds are hilarious and beautiful.

Biggest botanic garden I've ever seen! It's quite the climb, but go up to the aviary. They have all sorts of wonderful birds that come close to look at you (especially when you wear a bright coat). They have all sorts of gardens, but the roses are my favourite!! Don't skip this part of Dunedin

Beautiful place to visit. Well thought out and impeccably curated and kept. The upper gardens had a wide array of flowers and plants that were very unique to NZ. Delightful! Unfortunately we only got to view the amazing green house from the outside but it looked full to the brim of beautiful greenery!

A beautiful place, with fabulous walks, glasshouse and aviary. In particular was stoked to find some fascinating plant species on sale in their info centre (from their local plants?), the opportunity to feed ducks with bird food for a donation also has a special charm. The 50yo Kea and other talking parrots were also a delight!

The most beautiful public gardens in New Zealand. Definitely worth a visit in any weather.

Went on a cold, windy day, but it's still worth it. Was surrounded by ducks very quickly after picking up some free duck food from the information center. It's definitely worth taking the walk up to the aviary to see the parrots and other birds.

Our family loves this place!! Super grateful to those who planted tree long ago for us to enjoy and also to those who maintain the gardens now!! Beautiful place, very well looked after and presented. Kids especially love the ducks!

Commentary was fabulous, food on the trip was great. Sadly the Dunedin side of the Taireri gorge is pines,gorse,and broom. The river has clearly been disturbed by activity up stream..it was dirty. Nothing I have seen in a NZ mountain river. Probably logging. Rail engineering and construction is amazing and the high country stop was a highlight.

A visit to the train station was free and the building itself a stunner. We also visited the gallery on level one which had a artisan shop and also a gallery. The sports museum is also located there. Plenty to see and do 🤗🤗🤗

We had a great time on our Dunedin Railways tour! They had a nice lunch box for us that had a sandwich, a sweet treat, some cheese, and crackers and also had water. Bob was our tour announcer as we saw the great sights of Dunedin and he was a nice gentleman that had a great personality and contagious smile! Kenzie also made sure that everyone was doing well on board and having a great time!

Cool railway station with art galleries on the second story to look at. Nice to escape the weather and see stuff inside. No need to pay for entry or anything

I treated myself to a trip on The Stargazer from Dunedin to Hindon and back. The trip didn't disappoint, from arrival where staff from Tuhura Museum helped everyone get their stargazing apps up and running to getting off at the end. Precinct at the Tuhura Museum provided us with a great tasty 3 course meal. It was much appreciated by everyone from the comments I could hear from the seats around me. The lamb was magnificent and went well with my glass of wine. Once we arrived at Hindon, they divided us into 3 groups, and we attended the different workshops on offer. My favorite was looking through the telescopes provided by The Beverly Begg Observatory. It was pretty special getting a close-up look at our celestial neighbors. Much kudos to them as they had been waiting up there in the cold for us all to arrive in our warm and comfortable train. I keep thinking about the beautiful Jewellry Box constellation with all the different colours. I'm now looking at the night sky differently. Thank you to all who took part in teaching us about our skies. Finally, sated and tired, we hopped back on our warm train to travel home. But they weren't finished with us yet. On the way home,we got to listen to astrophysicist Michelle Thaller answer questions that we had put to her earlier. She covered everything from going to Mars, Aurora, and pineapple on pizza. She has a great way of putting information that sticks with you and is fun. It was a fantastic night, and if you have the opportunity to go on this trip, I couldn't recommend it to you highly enough. Just go and enjoy a great evening adventure.

We travelled from Pukerangi to Dunedin after the Central Otago rail trail. It was a great experience I would recommend for the history and landscape. There was in informative live commentary. The Dunedin Station is one of the finest buildings in NZ and worth seeing . The food onboard was great. I hope that one day the train will be able to go all the way to Middlemarch township like it used to.

My mum booked our family of four for the Seasider journey on wednesday 5th Nov. Unfortunately after we boarded the train and made our way to the seats we had been assigned we found staff member "Janet the Onboard Story Teller" sitting in our seats. She told us to sit somewhere else. She began the announcements by saying the best views are seen by sitting on the right side of the train (the side where she was sitting, the seats that we had booked) Everyone in the carriage was sitting on the right, we were the only ones on the left. This was quite disappointing as we are on holiday and this will probably be the only chance we get to experience this train journey. It looked like Janet enjoyed the views and even snapped a few photos. My mum did manage to slip in to the seat opposite her after halfway through the trip to try and get a few photos herself but it was a bit late by that point. It wasn't really worth the money given the circumstances. There was twin seats with tables that staff members could use where the mic was plugged in but I guess this staff member just wanted space for her drink and snacks. (Booking #316002311)

We shared a piece of lemon curd cheese cake thus morning. Oh my goodness, absolutely divine. The best cheesecake I've ever eaten. Very reasonably priced. Bought other goodies for later. Some gf and all high fibre low calories lol 😆

A literal goldmine! A wide selection of unique sweets and desserts you don't stumble across everywhere. The Belgian chocolate loaded cookies are insane. 11/10 service, Alisa you are incredible!

The variety of sweet treats that you can get here are second to none. We try and get some tarts when we pass through. Highly recommended calling in and sampling their wares. Lawrence has a great range of cool things to see.

Small scale chocolatier and cake shop. Everything is high quality, and the owner is really friendly. It's worth taking a detour to Lawrence just for this shop.

Loved her chocolates! We visited 5 weeks in a row!

Stop in here when coming back to Dunedin for treats for the family. Fresh tasty awesome treats selection.

Yum. Excellent service. Wonderful products. Looking forward to visiting again.