A walk along part of the Dunedin skyline with views of the city and Taieri Plains. The name, Pineapple Track, was adopted by parties of trampers on this route who rested at the top of a steep section to refresh themselves with tins of pineapple, often leaving the tins hanging in trees or on a fence. In places the walkway deviates from the original track to provide more scenic variation. From the car park off the Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road to Booth Road or vice versa. Take the Dunedin City Transport  Glenleith Extension bus to Booth Road.

Mount Cargill, named after the co-founder of the Otago Settlement, Captain William Cargill, provides some of the most spectacular views of Dunedin and the surrounding areas. At 676m, Mount Cargill dominates the northern end of Dunedin. There are two tracks to the summit – from Bethunes Gully or from Mount Cargill Road on the Organ Pipes tracks.

The Woodhaugh Gardens Trail through Ross Creek is a popular native bush walk that is relatively sheltered. It is often more popular during bad weather as it allows people to enjoy the outdoors without being forced into a battle with wet, windy weather. The walk starts on George St but can also be accessed from Woodhaugh Gardens, Cannington Rd, Rockside Rd, Tanner St, Burma Rd or Malvern St.

Discover some of Dunedin's fine Victorian and Edwardian architecture from the original settlement back in the late 1800s. Two city walks are available where one can follow bronze plaques displaying the directions to spectacular heritage buildings. Each walk is a little over two kilometres in length and will take about an hour to complete.

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Popular walking track a long the north-eastern flank surrounding of one of the hills of Dunedin. It is 400m high and provides stunning views of  Dunedin city and the Otago Harbour and Peninsula. Follow Signal Hill Road up from Opoho Road in North East Valley, North Dunedin.

Self-conducted walks around ponds within the wetlands. Opportunity to feed birds and see rare fernbirds.

Excellent surf beaches and scenery. Located 10 minutes from the city centre; follow King Edward St, then Victoria Road along waterfront to the beach entrance.

Excellent rock formations and walkway though tunnel at beach. Located one bay south of St Clair beach; turn off road to Blackhead.

Home to an historic steamboat wreck from 1861, the 'Victory', and an interesting rock formation known as the Pyramids. Follow Portobello Road towards the Otago Peninsula, turn right up Weir Road, then follow Dick Road around Papanui Inlet which will take you out to Victory Beach.