Dunedin Trip Overview
While you’re in port in Dunedin, explore the history and landscapes of the Otago Peninsula on this 7.5-hour tour. Travel through Dunedin as a guide points out local landmarks including Baldwin Street and the historic railway station. Stroll among the flowerbeds of the pretty Larnach Castle gardens, and upgrade to include entry to Larnach Castle — where New Zealand’s Victorian history comes to life. Then, head along the Otago Peninsula — home to native albatross, fur seals, penguins, and sea lions. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at Port Chalmers in Dunedin.
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Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Dunedin, New Zealand
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
While you’re in port in Dunedin, explore the history and landscapes of the Otago Peninsula on this 7.5-hour tour. Travel through Dunedin as a guide points out local landmarks including Baldwin Street and the historic railway station. Stroll among the flowerbeds of the pretty Larnach Castle gardens, and upgrade to include entry to Larnach Castle — where New Zealand’s Victorian history comes to life. Then, head along the Otago Peninsula — home to native albatross, fur seals, penguins, and sea lions. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at Port Chalmers in Dunedin.
Stop At: Signal Hill Road, Dunedin New Zealand
Best Lookout in Dunedin – 400 meters above sea-level
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World, Baldwin Street, Dunedin 9010 New Zealand
Take a picture of the Steepest Residential Street in the world according to the Guinness book of records
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: University of Otago, 362 Leith Street, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand
Join your guide for a short 1 minute walk to see the oldest university in New Zealand – an architectural masterpiece.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin New Zealand
Enjoy New Zealand’d finest building – the historic Dunedin Railway Station is the most photographed building in New Zealand for good reason. There are several other historic buildings in this area
Duration: 9 minutes
Stop At: Otago Peninsula, Dunedin New Zealand
Enjoy the jewel in the crown of our local coastal scenery where we’ll make a few stops for you to take everything in.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Larnach Castle & Gardens, 145 Camp Rd Otago Peninsula, Dunedin New Zealand
Enjoy the grounds of Larnach Castle – the gardens are of international signifigance and the views of the Otago Harbour are special. Here, you will also get a chance to get something to eat from the Ballroom Cafe. All tour members can choose to go inside the castle at additional cost
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Penguin Place, 45 Pakihau Road Otago Peninsula, Dunedin 9077 New Zealand
Enjoy a tour of this unique Yellow-Eyed Penguin Reserve where we aim to find the rarest penguin in the world during the breeding season. The elusive Yellow Eyed Penguin is the third largest penguin in the world and listed as ‘critically endangered’ – learn about this flagship species from our professional nature guides. You are likely to encounter NZ fur seals and Little Blue penguins here.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Taiaroa Head, Harington Point 9077, New Zealand
Your at the furthest point of your tour now where we’ll look for one of the largest sea-birds in the world – the Northern Royal Albatross. These amazing birds have a wing span of 3 metres.
Duration: 30 minutes
