Otago Hotels

If you'd like to get a taste of Dunedin student life, check out University of Otago in North Dunedin. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.

Ready for an education in local botany? Queenstown Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Queenstown. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Bob's Peak and Skippers Canyon, both nearby.

Ski the fall line at The Remarkables Ski Area located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from central Kawarau Falls. If you master the slopes, Coronet Peak Ski Area is just a short drive away.

Queenstown City Centre is home to Skyline Queenstown, so why not stop by during your stay in Queenstown.

Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Cardrona Alpine Resort, a skiing spot located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central Cardrona. If you master the slopes, Snow Farm New Zealand is just a short drive away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to The Octagon— just one of the monuments in Dunedin City Centre. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.