Port Chalmers and surroundings

When you disembark your ship, spend some time sampling the local culture of Port Chalmers before (or after) you visit Dunedin. Port Chalmers offers a unique range of historic buildings, an electic mix of shops and stunning  views from several lookouts around the town.

This photo-gallery gives you a taste of the sites and attractions in and around the immediate vicinity of the Port.

If you have any questions, please email the Visitor Centre or visit us in the i-Site on the Port Chalmers wharf.

  • Yachts moored in Carey's Bay.
    Yachts.
  • As you cruise in, look out for the historic Carey's Bay Hotel.
    Carey's Bay
  • Cruise ship at berth.
    Cruise ship
  • View from the look out above Port Chalmers towards the far side of the Otago Harbour.
    Harbour view
  • Hotere Garden Oputae at Observation Point, Port Chalmers which features art work from local artisits including NZs most distinguished living artist, Ralph Hotere.
    Hotere Garden
  • A view of Port Chalmers from a cruise ship at berth.
    Port Chalmers
  • An example of one of the many older style churches in Port Chalmers and in other parts of the City.
    Church
  • The Tunnel Hotel is one of pubs that serve the patrons of Port Chalmers.
    Tunnel Hotel
  • This historic building greets you as you disembark the Port area and wander down George Street.
    Historic building
  • The historic museum and its beautiful old building are close to the port area where you disembark.
    Museum
  • Shops of all types line both sides of the main street of Port Chalmers. Spend some time looking through the eclectic range of locally made items.
    Shops
  • Another view of the shops and cafes on George Street.
    More shops
  • A view back towards the Port from the Fish Shop at the mid-point of the shopping area.
    Fish shop
  • A samll park in the middle of the main street where you can sit and rest or enjoy a cool drink from one of the nearby cafes.
  • The shops and gorgeous historic buildings continue past the park.
    Old buildings
  • One of the first sites you will see when you arrive in Dunedin, is the historic Railway Station.
    Railway Station
  • Opposite the Railway Station are the historic Law Courts .
    Court House
  • within sight of the Railway Station, is the Otago Settlers Musem.
    Settlers Museum
  • A short walk from the railway Station is the Dunedin Chinese Garden.
    Chinese Garden
  • The chocolate silos at the Cadbury Chocolate Factory.
    Cadburys

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