Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting — Dunedin Brewery Visit & Tasting
Explore over a century of brewing at Speight's in Dunedin — a 75-minute guided tour that moves from historic floors to a practical tasting, capped at small groups. Learn how local water, malt and technique shape an enduring New Zealand beer tradition.
The Experience
Before You Go
Bring valid photo ID
Minimum drinking age is 18; carry a passport or government ID to join the tasting portion.
Wear closed-toe, flat shoes
The tour includes stairs and uneven historic floors — closed-toe, flat-soled shoes are required.
Plan transport before tasting
If you sample beers, book a taxi or use public transport — there may be limited parking nearby.
Travel light
Large bags and luggage are not allowed on the tour; bring just essentials or leave bags at your accommodation.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Walk the nearby Dunedin Railway Station plaza for architecture and photo angles
- •Take a short trip to Tunnel Beach for coastal sandstone cliffs and sea-carved steps
Wildlife
- •Little blue penguin (seen on nearby coastline evenings)
- •New Zealand fur seal on coastal rocks near the Otago Peninsula
Conservation Note
Brewing consumes water and energy; visitors are encouraged to use public transit, dispose of tasting disposables responsibly, and support local producers who reduce waste.
Speight's began brewing on the same Dunedin site in the late 1800s, servicing a rapidly growing town shaped by the Otago gold rush.
What to Bring
Valid photo ID (passport or driver's license)Essential
Required for the tasting and entry verification.
Closed-toe, flat-soled shoesEssential
Protects your feet on stone floors and staircases through the brewery.
Small day wallet or cardEssential
For merchandise, extra tastings, or transit fares after the tour.
Light jacket
Brew houses can be cool near fermentation rooms — a light layer is comfortable.
Common Questions
How long is the tour and tasting?
The full experience runs about 75 minutes, including a 15–20 minute guided tasting at the end.
Are children allowed?
Children can attend but must be accompanied by an adult; minors cannot participate in alcoholic tastings.
Is the brewery wheelchair accessible?
Parts of the site are historic with stairs; visitors with mobility concerns should contact the operator in advance for specific accessibility details.
Can I bring a bag or luggage?
No — the tour policy prohibits large bags and luggage for safety and space reasons.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
1–1.5 hours
Location
Dunedin, Otago
Difficulty
easy
Fitness Level
Light walking and standing for stairs; moderate mobility recommended
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