Dunedin, New Zealand

Cruise Port

Dunedin

City in Otago, New Zealand.

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Overview

Dunedin is a cruise port in New Zealand. It lies on the coast at approximately -45.874, 170.504.

About Dunedin

Dunedin is the second-most populous city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. With an estimated population of 132,800 as of June 2025, Dunedin is New Zealand’s seventh most populous metropolitan and urban area.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Dunedin — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Dunedin

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Princes street
Princes street

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 19°C in Jan and coolest around 10°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
19°
11°
Feb
19°
11°
Mar
18°
10°
Apr
16°
8°
May
14°
6°
Jun
11°
4°
Jul
10°
4°
Aug
11°
4°
Sep
13°
5°
Oct
14°
6°
Nov
16°
8°
Dec
17°
10°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Dunedin the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Dunedin, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →