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A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Type: City Tours

Duration: 2 Hours
A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  2 Hours
OVERVIEW

This Dunedin city highlights tour is ideal for time-poor travelers as you fit in many landmarks into a short space of time. Starting from central Dunedins Octagon, check out St. Paul's Cathedral, the Robbie Burns Statue, the University of Otago, Baldwin Street (the steepest street in the world) and much more, and still have time for other activities during the rest of your day.

Ideal for first-time Dunedin visitors wanting a quick overview

Leave plenty of time for other must-do Dunedin activities

Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour

Zip around hilly Dunedin in comfortable air-conditioned transportation

INCLUDES

Air-conditioned vehicle

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Dunedin isite Visitor Information Centre

This tour is designed for non cruise ship passengers, leaving at the Octagon, outside Dunedin visitor centre.

Options and Start time

2 hour Dunedin City Tour:

01:00 PM, 09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: The Octagon

See the heart of the city, St Paul's Cathedral, Robbie Burns Statue

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: First Church of Otago

This stop is for a photo opportunity. Please note that the church is currently closed, so its an opportunity to admire its beauty from the outside.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

Stop for a photo or a quick walk up the street that used to be the steepest one in the world till July 2019

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Signal Hill

Stop at Signal hill to marvel beautiful panorama of Dunedin and surroundings

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Dunedin Botanic Garden

Enjoy a short guided stroll at Dunedin upper Botanic garden to see seasonal plants in flower, marvel gigantic rhododendrons, spot New Zealand native birds and view bird aviaries

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

Northern Cemetery (Pass by)

Visit one of Dunedin's oldest cemeteries and learn about the notable individuals buried there. You'll hear the story of William Larnach and have the opportunity to take a photo of his family tomb. Please note that access is subject to availability, as the narrow road may sometimes make it difficult to navigate. We reserve the right to skip this stop if necessary.

6: University of Otago

Check out the oldest New Zealand University - Otago University

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Dunedin Railway Station

Stop at the most photographed building in New Zealand - Dunedin Railway station and hear the story about it.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

Type: City Tours

Duration: 5 Hours
Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Explore New Zealands only castleLarnach Castleon this half-day small-group tour around Dunedin. Hop aboard an air-conditioned minivan and discover some of the citys most popular sights, from the steepest street in the world to New Zealands most photographed building, before enjoying coastal views of the Pacific Ocean from the scenic Highcliff Road.

Half-day tour minibus tour around Dunedin

A chance to explore New Zealands only castle: Larnach Castle

Not just a city tourSee some of the South Islands impressive landscapes

Small-group tour: Plenty of time with your guide to ask questions

INCLUDES

Entrance fee for Larnach Castle

Guided Tour Inside Larnach Castle

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Port/Hotel pickup and drop-off

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Robert Burns Statue

For those meeting the group in town, you will find the Robert Burns Statue at the top of the Octagon, right in the centre of Dunedin. Your guide will be waiting here with an "All In Dunedin" sign.

Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal

Please Note: Tour start time will be adjusted to align with the arrival and departure of your cruise ship. Your tour guide will meet you inside the Cruise Terminal of Port Chalmers. Look for the "All In Dunedin" sign. Please don't leave the building without your guide.

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

City, Sights & Castle Tour:

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Please Note: Tour start time will be adjusted to align with the arrival and departure of your cruise ship. Your guide will meet you in the Cruise Terminal with an "All In Dunedin" sign.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

Conquer the world's steepest street and learn of it's quirky origins.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Dunedin Railway Station

Enjoy New Zealand's most photographed building. This is a good chance for a toilet break.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Otago Peninsula

Experience the beauty and biodiversity of the wildlife capital of New Zealand.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

4: Larnach Castle & Gardens

Discover New Zealand's only castle with its exquisite views, fascinating history and award winning gardens.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

5: Smaills Beach

Explore the rugged beauty of Dunedin's Pacific coastline

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Highcliff Road

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the pacific ocean as well as the city surrounds from the scenic "high road".

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Type: Wildlife Watching and Encounters

Duration: 4 Hours
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
- Type:
  Wildlife Watching and Encounters
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Enjoy getting out of Dunedin for half a day and traveling to the wildlife-filled Otago Peninsula without the stress of renting a car. Travel out to a conservation area and secluded beach on a headland, where you will look out for yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals, albatross, sea lions, and more. The small-group setting means you can ask questions and go at a gentle pace.

Get access to a private wildlife habitat you couldn't visit alone

A chance to see some of New Zealands rarest species in the wild

Binoculars and wind- and water-proof jackets can be provided

Meet at a convenient spot in the central-city Octagon

INCLUDES

There are toilet facilities at the farm and at our meeting point in the Octagon.

Complimentary High Quality Binoculars

Complimentary wind & rain proof jackets

Air-conditioned vehicle

We have complimentary water & cookies on board

EXCLUDES

There are no food stops along the way. Guests are welcome to bring a packed lunch or snacks.

Our tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

50 The Octagon

Please wait directly outside the Dunedin i-Site Visitor Information Centre, located at 50 The Octagon in Central Dunedin. Our white branded tour vehicle will arrive only a few minutes prior to the tour start time. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time and allow plenty of time for parking.

Options and Start time

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

01:30 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

02:00 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

02:30 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

03:00 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

03:00 PM, 04:40 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

03:30 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

03:30 PM, 04:00 PM, 10:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

03:30 PM, 04:30 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

03:30 PM, 10:30 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

03:30 PM, 11:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:00 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:00 PM, 04:30 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:00 PM, 04:30 PM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:00 PM, 04:30 PM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:00 PM, 09:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:00 PM, 10:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:00 PM, 11:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:30 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:30 PM, 10:30 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

04:30 PM, 11:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

06:00 AM, 08:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

09:20 AM, 09:40 AM, 10:20 AM, 10:40 AM, 11:20 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:30 PM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

09:30 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

09:30 AM, 11:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

10:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

10:30 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

11:00 AM

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula:

12:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Otago Peninsula

Voted in the Top 10 of Things to Do in NZ for 2025!

The journey to our private farm takes you through the beautiful backcountry and inlets of the Otago Peninsula where you will see a variety of wetland and wading birds amid breath-taking scenery.

Arrive at Cape Saunders farm and experience a secluded breeding colony of NZ fur seals and a variety of albatross & sea birds from two stunning viewing locations overlooking the wild and rugged Pacific Ocean.

We then journey to our private conservation reserve where our knowledgeable and experienced staff will guide you to vital breeding grounds for yellow-eyed penguins and New Zealand sea lions.

Witness this special place from several viewing hides and secluded locations while exploring one of NZs most beautiful untouched natural beaches.

After embarking on a spectacular wildlife experience and witnessing unforgettable vistas and breathtaking coastal beach and shore environments we complete the journey back to your pick up location.

4 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Fitness and Mobility Requirements: A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required for this tour. The experience includes approximately 1.5 km of walking over uneven natural terrain, including sand, hills, inclines, steps, and stairs. Participants should be able to walk independently and maintain their footing on uneven surfaces. This tour is not suitable for guests with significant mobility impairments, walking disabilities, or medical conditions that may be adversely affected by moderate physical activity on uneven terrain.

Clothing: Our tours are an outdoor activity in a land where maritime weather prevails, the weather can change very quickly, regardless of the season. Always bring warm and waterproof clothes. For those that are unprepared we provide wind and rain proof jackets.

Footwear: Walking shoes/boots with good tread are recommended and necessary if conditions are wet or muddy.

Food: Tours are 4 hours in duration, so guests are welcome to bring pre-packed food and drink as there are no opportunities to stop for food during our tours.

Children: Small children might have difficulty keeping up on the trails. For safety reasons children are not able to sit on an adult's lap.

Medicines: Personal medicines etc. should be carried if required on all tours. Any medical condition which could potentially be a problem should be communicated to your guide at the start of a tour.

Photography: There will be some amazing photo opportunities during our tours so bring your best camera.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time in the local time zone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

Cruise Ship Passengers: Please advise us of the name of the cruise ship you are arriving on and read our cruise ship cancellation policy carefully (available on our website).

Health and Safety: Guests with heart conditions, respiratory conditions, balance issues, recent injuries, or other medical conditions that may affect their ability to safely participate should carefully consider their suitability for this tour and contact us prior to booking if they have any questions.

Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin

Type: Food and Drinks Tours

Duration: 3 Hours
Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin
- Type:
  Food and Drinks Tours
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Join us for a three-hour artisan food walk through Dunedin a delicious deep dive into the citys culinary soul, rich heritage, and vibrant streetscapes.
Explore the historic heart of the city and its emerging foodie suburbs on foot, with a beautiful stroll that weaves through the citys most charming corners, from heritage architecture to waterfront renewal.
Taste your way through Dunedins extraordinary food scene:
Sample golden, crispy delights at New Zealands oldest and some say finest fish and chip shop
Bite into the countrys most celebrated pies, handcrafted by local butchers with a cult following
Sip on botanical gins from the nations most sustainable distillery
Try a traditional haggis, a nod to the citys proud Scottish roots this is the Edinburgh of the South, after all
This is more than a food tour its a flavour-filled celebration of Dunedins past, present, and future.

INCLUDES

Snacks

All tastings are included

EXCLUDES

All additional purchases.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Dunedin isite Visitor Information Centre

The Guide will meet you outside the iSite and will be wearing a name badge

Options and Start time

Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin:

09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM

End point

The Octagon

This tour finishes around The Octagon.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Dunedin

Local shops, restaurants, artisans and distilleries.

3 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Type: City Tours

Duration: 3 Hours
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Explore Dunedin highlights on a half-day, small-group tour that goes from the city's historic landmarks to the beaches of the Otago Peninsula. See the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and more, then continue to the beautiful Otago Peninsula, pausing en route for a walk on St. Clair Beach and esplanade. This tour includes transfers from Port Chalmers, with departure times to suit cruise ship arrivals.

Learn about local history and culture and see Dunedin's must-see sights

Take a scenic drive along the Otago Peninsula

Choice of morning or afternoon departures to suit your schedule

Transfers from Port Chalmers, select Dunedin hotels, or The Octagon

INCLUDES

Local guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks, unless specified

Craft markets not guaranteed

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

The Octagon

We can pick you up at your hotel or meet in the Octagon in the center of the city.

Port Chalmers

Cruise Ship Passengers we will meet you in the terminal. We will be holding up a large Tourworks sign. We will see you in the terminal 15 minutes before scheduled start time.

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

Afternoon Tour:

01:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 12:00 PM

Morning Tour:

08:30 AM, 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We pick up from hotels and motels approximately 15 minutes before departure. Cruise ship passengers we meet in the terminal. We will be holding up a large Tourworks sign. (Do NOT take the shuttle into town)No departure until everyone is ready.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Signal Hill

Unsurpassed views of Dunedin city and surrounds.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Otago Peninsula

There is no better place to view Otago harbour and the south coast.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Dunedin Railway Station

The most photographed building in the southern hemisphere. Amazing Edwardian architecture.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

The world's steepest street. walk to the top if you dare.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: The Octagon

The centre of our city.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: University of Otago

New Zealand's first university. Great place to get a special picture.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: St Clair Beach

Another fantastic place to get a north viewing photo.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A small amount of walking is involved. You can do as much or as little walking as desired

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. A jacket and sun protection is advised

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

Type: City Tours

Duration: 6 Hours
Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  6 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula on this small-group tour of the area's highlights. Walk up the worlds steepest street, explore the picturesque botanic gardens, and admire grand city architecture. Enjoy a scenic drive around the Otago Peninsula, followed by a guided tour at the Royal Albatross Centre, including a short documentary, talk, and a walk to the viewing platform to observe albatrosses up close.

Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour

Learn about the Scottish and Mori history of Dunedin from your guide

Ideal for travelers into nature, culture, history, and architecture

Tour departs from both central Dunedin and Port Chalmers, for ease

INCLUDES

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

EXCLUDES

Lunch

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal

If you are a cruise ship passenger please meet Fantail Tours guide at Port Chalmers Cruise terminal, private tour waiting area, close to door 2! IMPORTANT: cruise ship passengers do not need to catch the shuttle to the city centre!

Dunedin isite Visitor Information Centre

Only non cruise ship passengers meet Fantail Tours guide at the Octagon, outside Dunedin Visitor Centre!

Options and Start time

2026-27:

01:00 PM

2026-27:

09:00 AM

2026-27:

09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM

2026-27:

09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM

2026-27:

09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

a short stop

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Dunedin Botanic Garden

A short stroll in Dunedin upper botanic garden to see bird aviaries and any plants that are in season

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Otago Peninsula (Pass by)

A scenic drive via Portobello Road

Otago Peninsula (Pass by)

A scenic drive with photo stops via Highcliff

3: The Royal Albatross Centre

1 hour guided tour

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

4: Dunedin Railway Station

One of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

please notify us the age of your child if car seats are needed

there is a hill to walk up to the viewing platform

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

Type: City Tours

Duration: 3 Hours
Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

This is an educational tour where we dive into the human history of New Zealand. Discussing how Polynesians (Mori) navigated to New Zealand with pin-point accuracy from Islands thousands of kilometers away.

We explore all the key sights of Dunedin on a modern, comfortable mini bus on this small group tour. Starting at the Octagon, we pass several iconic buildings as we leave Central Dunedin including St Pauls Cathedral, Otago Boys High School, First Church and the Dunedin Railway Station before arriving high up on the Otago Peninsula for scenic viewpoints.

We venture to St Kilda and St Clair surf beaches where we break for a light lunch. Then it's past the botanic gardens to visit Baldwin Street, the Worlds steepest street. Our final stop is the University of Otago, New Zealands oldest university, where we take a guided walk around a collection of beautiful old iconic buildings.

INCLUDES

Light Picnic lunch included. Vegetarian and Gluten free available on request

Air-conditioned vehicle

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

50 The Octagon

We will meet you outside the Dunedin iSite Information Centre

Options and Start time

Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour:

11:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Otepoti Dunedin Isite Visitor Information Centre (Pass by)

Pick up location, city sights include Otago Boy's High school, Speight Brewery, First Church, Railway Station, Chinese Gardens

1: Saint Kilda

Stop here for picnic style lunch (provided), view city beaches

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

The Steepest Street in the World, we arrive here having driving past Dunedin's Botanic Gardens

25 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: University of Otago

Enjoy a 20min walking tour and see the Iconic Clock tower

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Type: City Tours

Duration: 3 Hours
Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover the Otago Peninsula by land and sea on a half-day tour that includes a scenic drive and wildlife-focused boat cruise. Hugging the coast on the cruise to Otago Harbour is a chance to get dramatic and unobstructed views of landmarks like Taiaroa Head lighthouse. Provided binoculars to search for Southern Ocean marine wildlife such as fur seals and southern royal albatross.

Stay warm aboard the boat with provided jacket and hot drink

Enjoy a comfortable trip on a boat with onboard restroom

Stay connected with onboard WiFi

Convenient pickup at selected locations in central Dunedin

INCLUDES

WiFi on board

Complimentary binoculars are provided

Air-conditioned vehicle

A hot drink will be served during the harbour cruise portion of the trip

Warm jackets are available for all guests

Restroom on board

EXCLUDES

We do not provide a meal during your tour. Guests are welcome to bring a packed lunch with them. Snacks and drinks can be purchased from our fully licensed bar.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour :

04:00 PM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

Cruise along the picturesque Otago Harbour before joining the Monarch Wildlife Cruise

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

2: Taiaroa Head

You'll enjoy great views of a historic lighthouse and the world's only mainland nesting colony of Royal Albatross and other Southern Ocean wildlife.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

3: Otago Peninsula

Between the summer months (Oct-Apr) this tour features a bus tour along the beautiful Otago Peninsula. Your guide will provide a full commentary along the way!

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Our visitors are required to be able to step up and in to both our boat and vehicles.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Type: Cruises and Boating Tours

Duration: 90 Minutes
Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour
- Type:
  Cruises and Boating Tours
- Duration:
  90 Minutes
OVERVIEW

Be amazed by the abundance of wildlife so close to Dunedin city on this small-group cruise in Otago Harbour. Board at Port Chalmers or Portobello and enjoy the comfort of a small boat with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Look out for penguins, sea lions, and shags, as well as heritage sites in the harbor. Choose from late-morning, early afternoon, or late-afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

The cruise lasts from 90 to 120 minutes

Learn more about local wildlife with live commentary

Binoculars and warm jackets will be provided

Boats are equipped with restrooms for your comfort

INCLUDES

Binoculars and jackets

Wildlife information sheets

Restroom on board

EXCLUDES

Snacks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

39 Peninsula Beach Road

A 5-10 minute flat, easy walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal building, Port Chalmers. Please dont use Apple Maps, use Google Maps instead. We depart from the floating pontoons right by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building and carpark (If you get to a gravel road, youve gone a little bit too far.)

837 Portobello Road

400 metres before the Portobello township if coming from Dunedin. Look for the small brown boatshed with a signage reading 'Wildlife and Ferry'. Please use Google Maps for accurate address position, not Apple Maps.

Options and Start time

Port Chalmers Departure:

01:25 PM

Port Chalmers Departure:

01:25 PM, 04:10 PM, 10:10 AM

Portobello Departure:

01:15 PM

Portobello Departure:

01:15 PM, 04:00 PM, 09:55 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Otago Peninsula

Scenery, wildlife, shipwrecks, ocean birds, albatross, seals and more.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

2: Taiaroa Head

Albatross, seal, sea birds and much more, by boat.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We depart a 5-10 minute easy walk, from cruise ship terminal building, Port Chalmers.

We do not offer transport from Cruise building. Passengers need to make their own way, a flat easy 5-10 minute walk.

Not recommended for travelers with signifigant mobility problems (must be able to step down into vessel, 300mm)

Please be aware there could be sea spray at times, please dress warmly, just incase.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Electric Bike Rental

Type: Bike, Scooter, Vespa and more rentals

Duration: 16 Hours
Electric Bike Rental
- Type:
  Bike, Scooter, Vespa and more rentals
- Duration:
  16 Hours
OVERVIEW

Take in lush green hilltops that roll down to deep blue waters, all while feeling the wind in your face with this full-day electric bike rental service. After picking up your ebike from Central Dunedin, spend the whole day exploring the city, the harbor district, and roads that weave through the nearby Otago Peninsula.

You wont get lost with the included cycle map and activity brochure

Storage lockers mean you neednt worry about keeping your belongings safe

Stop whenever you like to snap photos of the areas dramatic landscapes

Fill your water bottle with complementary filtered water before you set off

INCLUDES

Cycle map (activity brochure)

Helmet and Bike Lock

Storage Locker

Filtered drinking water

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

10 Harrow Street

Corner of Anzac Ave (SH88) and Harrow St, you see the Bike Hire Kiosk building, next to the green safety building.

Options and Start time

Electric Bike Rental:

12:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Includes free helmet, cycle map (activity brochure), bike padlock & storage locker. Note generally riders need to be at least 150cm which is 4' '11" or taller. And you must be 16 years of age or older to use the E-Bikes.

Collect bikes from our self-serving (kiosk) at city location (10 Harrow Street) which is central to the City CBD and also located at the start of Harbour Cycle Loop, positioned to go either way (down Portobello direction or Port Chalmers).

Your ride also comes with a FREE storage locker (key is attached to the bike lock) and also includes fresh filtered water on site for customers to fill their water bottles!

Once you book an email will immediately follow providing you with clear instructions on how to access bikes + a link to a safety video to watch on YouTube. There are no set times, you can pick up the bike at any time from 730am onwards provided it's on the same date you booked for. Bikes must be returned to match the duration you booked for. All hires must be returned by 7:30pm.

Bikes are Located at a self-serving kiosk pickup and drop-off building which provides riders great flexibility in booking any day.

This is a great starting point for completing the harbour loop or if you only want to explore one side of our amazing cycle network that our Peninsular and Harbour provides. Or simply head in and explore our city. The most popular is to complete the harbour loop & also book the Ferry with Port to Port. Whether youre a local, visitor from a cruise ship or tourist travelling to Dunedin, let us power your ride to places you might not otherwise visit.

Our bikes are urban designed for the city, they have a step-through bar that adjusts to suit various sizes. All hire options include safety helmets that must be worn. Batteries last for about 8 hours depending on the rider's contribution and power settings.
Duration: 0 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Emerson's Brewery Tour

Type: Wine, Beer, and Spirits

Duration: 1 Hours
Emerson's Brewery Tour
- Type:
  Wine, Beer, and Spirits
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

Whether youre into science, history, machinery, or (most likely) beer, the Emersons brewery tour is a must do in Dunedin. The tour gives you a behind the scenes look at our state-of-the-art 5000L brewery, and 1200L workshop.

We take you through every step of the brew process, from the malt room, right through to the fermentation, bottling, and most importantly, the tasting. And as if thats not enough, you get to do it all in an attractive, high-visibility waistcoat.

INCLUDES

A Tasting Tray to finish the tour

EXCLUDES

Dinner

Lunch

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

70 Anzac Avenue

Walk in the front entrance and look for the tour sign.

Options and Start time

Emerson's Brewery Tour:

01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 05:30 PM, 07:00 PM, 11:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Emerson's Brewery

Get a behind the scenes look at our brewery. Going through the full brew process and packaging process with a guided beer tasting to finish.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Type: City Tours

Duration: 6 Hours
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  6 Hours
OVERVIEW

Like most New Zealand cities, Dunedin has a colonial history filled with exchanges between the Mori people and Western settlers. Discover dark tales of murder and shipwrecks, as well as stories of the influential people who shaped the citys culture on this half-day small-group tour of several of Dunedins most popular tourist spots, including Larnach Castle and gardens.

Half-day Dunedin city tour that doesnt shy away from dark history

A chance to explore Larnach Castle and the castle gardens

Learn the citys history, through the eyes of the Mori people and settlers

Small-group tour: Lots of opportunities to ask your guide questions

INCLUDES

Local guide/driver

Hotel and cruise ship port pick up and drop off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entry to Larnach Castle

EXCLUDES

We will stop at Luna Restaurant and Bar but it is not included in the price

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide:

10:00 AM

Pickup details

You'll be given a text or email (if you leave your email address) when pickup starts. Please be waiting outside your hotel for the van. Pickup may start later than an hour before depending on how many pick ups there are. Cruise ship port pickups will be last and the tour begins straight after.

WHAT TO EXPECT

University of Otago (Pass by)

Starting the tour with a quick drive through the university, we see the original old buildings including the Marama Building with ornate features and an interesting story.

1: Northern Cemetery

Drive through the beautiful Northern Cemetery and hear the stories of the famous and everyday people buried there. William Larnach's tomb is here and the architect who designed his properties and tomb among other notable Dunedin buildings.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

The world's steepest street! Climb it, look at it, use the toilet facilities, tick it off your bucket list. Whatever you do, Gregor has some fascinating historical stories of the area that he's uncovered in his research.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Dunedin Railway Station

The second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere (second to the Sydney Opera House). Go inside the foyer of the station with its Royal Doulton tiled walls and mosaic floor made with approximately half a million pieces.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Queens Garden

Queens Gardens, where Dunedin's soldiers paraded before marching off to the Great War and where thousands gather annually to remember those who did not return.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: High Street

High Street is where wealthy professionals built their large houses and consulting rooms, the surviving buildings are quite beautiful and deserve a look. Which then leads into the 'Devil's Half Acre'. An area of town that was known for mischief and tragedy.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Highgate

Stop for lunch at Luna Bar and Restaurant. A little off the typical tourist track, Luna offers an incredible view of Dunedin, delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. We come here to support local business and stay away from busy tourist areas. We hope you love it as much as we do! Lunch is not included in tour price.
The current lunch menu:
https://www.lunaroslyn.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/luna-lunch-menu-nov2022.pdf

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Larnach Castle & Gardens

Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Zealands premier visitor attractions. Lovingly restored by the Barker Family, the Castle and surrounding grounds are at the heart of the Dunedin visitor experience. Take a guided tour with your historian tour guide and learn of the tragic end to the Larnach family.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We will have approximately 1h30 total driving time between pickup point, attractions and drop off.

Tour time can be altered to fit in your ship schedule

2 Person minimum for tour to go ahead. We will contact you if there is only one booking.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 90 Minutes
Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  90 Minutes
OVERVIEW

Take a heritage-focused tour of Dunedin with a local historian and learn about the citys fascinating colonial past. Visit the magnificent Dunedin Railway Station, learn about the amazing historic buildings in the Octagon, see historic Tennyson Street featuring Otago Girls High School, and much more. Your guide will tell fascinating stories about the city that will help you understand the lives of its citizens, past and present.

Admire a wide range of historic buildings

See the historic First Church of Otago

Learn about early relations between settlers and Mori

Stop in at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

INCLUDES

An in person guide to provide commentary and direction

EXCLUDES

Private Transport

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

50 The Octagon

Meet your guide under the clock tower of the 1880's municipal chambers building in The Octagon, outside the iSite entrance. They'll be holding a Tales From Darkest Dunedin sign.

Options and Start time

Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour:

02:00 PM, 11:00 AM

End point

Rattray Street

Tour ends here so you can decide to stay at Speights Brewery for a drink/meal or your guide can take you back to the starting point in the Octagon if you wish.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Octagon (Pass by)

Starting the tour here, learn about the amazing buildings that survive in the center of town. It survives by good luck rather than good planning.

1: Dunedin Railway Station

The Dunedin Railway Station is the second most photographed building in the southern hemisphere, second to the Sydney Opera House. We go inside the foyer of the station with its Royal Doulton tiled walls and mosaic floor made with approximately half a million pieces. She's currently under works so covered with scaffolding, however they've kindly printed a picture of the building on the outside!

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Passing Toitu we see Josephine, the first locomotive in Otago and hear its story - how it came here, how it was nearly lost to history and how it survived.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Queens Garden

At Queens Gardens the tale is told of the first Scottish settlers, how they were welcomed by the Kai Tahu Maori, how they dealt with rain and mud, and why it was all worthwhile.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Princes Street

In the Exchange area we see the winged monkeys of the Cargill memorial and other fanciful shapes carved in stone.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Broadway Medical Centre Dunedin Ltd

Now Broadway has a medical centre but it was once the site of a large shopping centre where Mr and Mrs Loft had a shoe shop and a scandalous and tragic ending.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Speights Brewery

Ending the tour here, we can see more interesting buildings surrounding the area and you're welcome to stay at Speights and enjoy a drink in the restaurant and gift shop or we can continue our loop back to the Octagon where we started.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

The Crown Hotel (Pass by)

Dunedin's oldest pub

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Heritage Highlights Walk

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 1 Hours
Heritage Highlights Walk
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

Enjoy an easy introduction to Dunedin, whose compact city center is best toured on foot. Even visitors short on time can fit in this one-hour private tour. Admire the Victorian architecture and urban planning of the Octagon, learn more about Dunedin history at the impressive St. Pauls Cathedral, and take plenty of photos of the beautiful Dunedin Railway Station.

A must-do for travelers interested in history, culture, and architecture

Receive personalized attention on a private tour

Ideal for first-time business or leisure visitors to Dunedin

Best suited to mobile travelers as this is a walking tour

INCLUDES

In-person guide, access to key sites and buildings.

EXCLUDES

Snacks

There are no additional in-destination costs on this tour.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Dunedin isite Visitor Information Centre

Meet me in front of the Dunedin i-SITE Visitor Centre.

Options and Start time

Heritage Highlights Walk:

02:00 PM

End point

Dunedin Railway Station

The walk finishes at Dunedin Railway Station.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: The Octagon

Long the centre of Dunedin, The Octagon is a vibrant and attractive public space. Walkers will learn how the space has evolved, and how Dunedin has evolved. A comprehensive introduction here outlines Dunedin's pre-Colonial period, the Scots Free Church settlement of 1848 and the heady gold-rush years of the 1860s when Dunedin became New Zealand's first city. Guests will also learn of the challenges and opportunities the city faces now. Dunedin's fortunes have always waxed and waned: we learn how this has been reflected in standout Octagon buildings including St. Paul's Cathedral and Dunedin's Municipal Chambers.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: St. Paul's Cathedral

Learn why the Cathedral occupies such a prominent site in what was a staunchly Presbyterian town. View the surprising contrast between the Cathedral's elegant neo-Gothic nave and brutalist chancel. Study the figures in the 'Dunedin window', a striking 21C design crafted in the traditional manner but with a contemporary Dunedin feel, and consider changes made and proposed to the building in the wake of the Cathedral's 2020 fire. From here we walk to Dunedin Railway Station, via streetscapes featuring fine Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco buildings plus some of Dunedin's most-adored Street art.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Dunedin Railway Station

Many consider the grandiose Dunedin Railway Station (1906) to be New Zealand's finest building. We'll view it inside and out, and discuss what the building is - and could be - used for now. The tour finishes here, so walkers are invited to linger and take photographs.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Type: City Tours

Duration: 5 Hours
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Be surprised by the rugged natural landscape thats part of the Dunedin city boundaries on this tour of the Otago Peninsula. Start with a guided tour of New Zealands only castle, Larnach Castle, and learn all about Dunedins early settler history from your guide. Continue further along the peninsula, hopping aboard a wildlife cruise of the Otago Harbour. Spot fur seals, albatross, and maybe even dolphins and penguins while admiring the views.

A perfect mix of cultural and natural attractions, which sums up Dunedin

Jackets and binoculars are provided on the cruise, in case you forgot yours

Pick-ups from most central Dunedin hotels can be arranged

Benefit from an economical group tour

INCLUDES

Restrooms at Larnach Castle and on the Wildlife Cruise

Interactive commentary from a local guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Complimentary wifi, jackets and binoculars on the Wildlife Cruise

One-hour Monarch Wildlife Cruise

Entry fee and one-hour Larnach Castle Tour

EXCLUDES

We don't provide food or drinks. You can bring it with you or snacks can be purchased at the castle

We don't pickup from Port Chalmers cruise terminal pickup, unless you've booked the correct option.

Wildlife viewing is not guaranteed, but we'll always show you as much as possible.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Castle to Cruise + Penguins :

10:30 AM

Castle to Cruise Ship Pick Up:

10:00 AM

Castle to Cruise Tour:

10:30 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Otago Peninsula

Tour along the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula in our comfortable minivan. Enjoy stunning views of harbour and coast as you go.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Larnach Castle & Gardens

Small group guided tour through 'NZ's Castle'. Discover the scandalous story of the Larnach family and explore the painstakingly restored building and it's beautiful grounds.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

3: Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

Bus tour along the scenic roads of the Otago Peninsula.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Included

4: Taiaroa Head

An invigorating wildlife cruise featuring volcanic cliffs, a historic lighthouse, royal albatross, fur seals and other Southern Ocean animals.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Type: Castles, Palaces, and Estates

Duration: 4 Hours
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
- Type:
  Castles, Palaces, and Estates
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Guarantee your entry to New Zealands only castle with admission to Larnach Castle and Gardens, where you find beautiful antiques, dramatic architecture, and gorgeous views across the Otago Peninsula. Learn the story of the castles founding family and pause to explore a collection of native New Zealand plants. Pre-booking your tickets ensures a smooth visit, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

Admire native plants in a scenic landscaped garden

Learn more about local history at this historic property

A must-visit spot on the scenic Otago Peninsula

Includes written guides for you to follow as you tour

INCLUDES

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

EXCLUDES

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Larnach Castle & Gardens

Options and Start time

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket: 04/05/2027 - 09/30/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket: 10/01/2026 - 04/04/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Larnach Castle & Gardens

Larnach Castle is located on the spectacular Otago Peninsula, a 20-minute drive from central Dunedin (please note there is no public transport to the Castle).

You may use your entry ticket any time during opening hours. On arrival, simply stop at the Gatehouse to present your voucher. Allow at least two hours to explore the Castle and gardens, however, many guests spend longer than this.

Our onsite Ballroom Café is open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm, serving hot and cold drinks, a delicious range of cabinet food and a full cooked menu (closed Christmas Day). Guided Tours are also available daily at additional cost enquire at the gatehouse about upgrading to this option.

Larnach Castle is open 365 days a year.

We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy this truly unforgettable experience.

Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility at the Castle is limited due to the historic nature of the Castle, only the ground floor has level access (includes history and video rooms, Gift Shop and Ballroom Cafe, historic Stables and outbuildings); the rest of the Castle is accessed by stairs only. The gardens and grounds have variable accessibility the driveway area has fine gravel, there are areas of uneven ground, cobblestones, garden paths, lawn and steps. Staff will provide information or open alternative entry points on request.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Mainland Peninsula Tour

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 7 Hours
Mainland Peninsula Tour
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  7 Hours
OVERVIEW

Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on this small-group tour, featuring highlights including Larnach Castles gardens, the Dunedin Railway Station, and the University of Otago. Visit The OPERA to learn about conservation efforts for yellow-eyed penguins and enjoy a guided nature walk to spot local wildlife. With engaging commentary and personalized attention, this tour offers a comprehensive and memorable experience of the region.

Hotel and port pickup and drop-off included

Entrance fees to the OPERA, to see penguins, are included

Guide provides insightful commentary as you explore

Going with a small group ensures an intimate atmosphere

INCLUDES

Larnach castle gardens only

Professional guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Opera Eco Reserve Entry

Live commentary on board

EXCLUDES

Entrance fees ( Castle tour entry)

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Dunedin

We have vans with signage. We will see you at your accommodation or in the terminal at the port where we will be holding up a large Tourworks sign. (Do NOT take the shuttle into town). We will see you in the terminal 15 minutes before scheduled start time.

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

Mainland Peninsula Tour:

08:30 AM, 09:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We pick up from hotels, motels and port Chalmers. Anywhere in the city.
Cruise ship passengers we will be in the terminal holding up a large Tourworks sign. Do NOT take the shuttle into town.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Larnach Castle & Gardens

You will visit New Zealand's only castle. Explore the extensive gardens and see stunning views of Otago harbour. Or just relax with a great coffee and some tasty food. (Garden entry included. The tour inside the castle can be booked and paid for on the day if required.)

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

2: The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Visit The Opera (Formerly Known as Penguin Place) - learn about the yellow-eyed penguin and our conservation efforts to protect them. Guests then move into the rehabilitation centre (when penguins are present) where yellow-eyed penguins and other penguin species can be seen up close. Then a short bus trip to the reserve where you are guided on an approximately 2km nature walk (Some steps included and uneven ground) with the potential to see numerous plants and animals, including yellow-eyed penguins and little penguins, fur seals, sea lions and more.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

3: Dunedin Railway Station

Visit Dunedin Railway Station the most photographed building in the southern hemisphere. Beautiful Edwardian architecture.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

The Octagon (Pass by)

The center of Dunedin.

4: University of Otago

New Zealand's 1st university and a fabulous place to get some great photos.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

Visit the worlds steepest city street. Feeling like a stroll? Take the climb to the top.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

A maximum of 11 people per booking

A large amount of walking is involved at The opera Eco Reserve. If unable to take the tour into the reserve there is an option to wait at reception

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Not Suitable for wheelchairs and walkers

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Type: Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions

Duration: 1 Hours
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
- Type:
  Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

Historic homes can be difficult to appreciate without context, but this guided tour of Olveston Historic Home makes the experience more meaningful. Join a guide to explore the 35-room mansion with ease, and listen to insight into early 20th-century life in Dunedin. Learn about the homes Jacobean-style architecture, fine art, and period furnishings, and discover the story of one of the citys most prominent families.

Learn more than you would on your own with a guide leading the way

A small-group tour ensures an intimate feel

Prebooking your entry in advance ensures your spot inside the house

Enjoy free time to explore the gardens on your own

INCLUDES

Local guide

EXCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

42 Royal Terrace

At Olveston reception

Options and Start time

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour:

01:30 PM, 02:45 PM, 04:00 PM, 09:30 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Make your way to Olveston Historic Home, just outside central Dunedin, and step back into the early 20th century on a guided visit to one of New Zealands best-preserved heritage houses. Led by a guide, journey through the elegant 35-room mansion, completed in 1906 by renowned English architect Sir Ernest George.

As you move through the beautifully restored interiors, learn about the prominent merchant family who once lived here and the care taken to return the home to its original appearance. Admire the richly furnished rooms, decorative arts, and period details, while your guide shares stories that bring the house and its former residents to life.

Highlights include impressive collections of Japanese ceramics and rare 15th-century Italian paintings, along with fine furniture and carefully curated decorative objects from around the world. Each room offers a glimpse into the tastes, travels, and lifestyle of a wealthy Dunedin family at the height of the Edwardian era.

After the guided portion of the visit, enjoy free time to wander through the landscaped gardens and grounds at your own pace. Take in views over Dunedin and Otago Harbour, and look out for the restored Fiat 510 Tourer, originally purchased by the family in 1922, before concluding your visit.

1: Olveston Historic Home

All tours are guided by our professional staff to give you the ultimate time capsule experience. You will learn about how a wealthy merchant family lived in the early 1900's in Otago's major town, Dunedin, built on gold. Olveston has all its original contents with over 120 art works.
After your tour of over 13 spectacular rooms enjoy, in your own time, Olveston's one acre garden which is a Garden of National Significance.
Our well stocked gift shop offers many items made locally.

1 hour 15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

To prevent damaging the wooden floors and original floorcoverings, visitors are asked to refrain from wearing stiletto heel shoes

Small-group tour with a maximum of 15 participants per tour

No health restrictions

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Type: Wildlife Watching and Encounters

Duration: 5 Hours
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
- Type:
  Wildlife Watching and Encounters
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape of the Otago Peninsula on this small-group tour. Don't worry about navigating your way on unfamiliar roads, with your guide driving you there. Enjoy taking in the local wildlife and the chance to see native blue penguins. Ideal for nature-lovers and those looking to take a break from the city.

Enjoy a personalized experience in a small-group setting

Meeting point near public transportation

Relax at the end of your experience with dropoff at select hotels

Go beyond the guidebook and learn directly from your guide

INCLUDES

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

50 The Octagon

Please be waiting outside the Dunedin Visitor Centre ISITE, 10 minutes before tour start time. We pick up from this location but can drop off to all central Dunedin accommodation after the tour.

Options and Start time

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

02:30 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

02:45 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

03:00 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

03:15 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

03:30 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

03:45 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

04:45 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

05:00 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

05:15 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

05:30 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

06:00 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

06:15 PM

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

06:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Dunedin

We pass by some of the most famous buildings in the city before heading out onto the Otago Peninsula.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Otago Peninsula

An In-Depth tour of the geology, human history, botany and zoology of the Otago Peninsula. A tour designed by Lyndon Perriman, former wildlife ranger who spent 30 years working on the Otago Peninsula.
Known as the wildlife capital of New Zealand, the Otago Peninsula has a wealth of wildlife and ever-changing scenery around each corner.
Departing Dunedin be whisked away in one of our vehicles heading for the spectacular wild side of the Otago Peninsula. See incredible wild coastal views, stunning wildlife and highly productive marine environments. This is a tour designed for those that have a thirst for knowledge of the environment. We also explore and weave stories pertaining to some of the most significant sites used by Mori who were here centuries before European arrival. On this part of our journey we encounter a range of wading bird species and some coastal sea bird species.

1 hour 45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Taiaroa Head

On the very end of the Otago Peninsula is Pukekura (Taiaroa Head) an incredibly significant site to Mori and now also and incredibly significant wildlife reserve. Your guide will lead you to cliff viewing locations to observe a wealth of wildlife. Home to 10000 seabirds over the summer months, Pukekura is home to giant albatross and we often see them flying overhead as they return to their nesting locations nearby (nesting location is not visible). Gulls, terns, shags, other seabirds, seals or sea lions are also regular visitors to these shores.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Taiaroa Head

Here too we join others to start our Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience. Extremely close views of the world's smallest penguin erupting out of the sea at dusk to come ashore to feed their chicks or to rest. Often described by guests as their best wildlife experience in New Zealand, we are fortunate to have the privilege of being right in among the largest penguin colony on the Otago Peninsula as penguins go about their nightly activities.

Voted in the top 10 TripAdvisor's Best Experiences in New Zealand 2022.

PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED (no flash)

Most tours are led by conservation experts/biologists.
At our own reserve we have extremely close views of blue penguins (often only 1-2 metres away), fur seals are regulars here too (10-30m away from us) and sea lions are sometimes seen here on the sandy beach (10-50m away from us).

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

5: Otago Peninsula

Return trip back to Dunedin City either via Portobello Road or via Castlewood Road if there are drop offs required at Larnach Castle

45 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We have a minimum age requirement of 18 to participate on this tour

Visitors need to be able to walk 300m unaided and manage stairs (about 60 stairs inbuilt along our walkway leading to our viewing platform). Tour and vehicles are not suitable for very young children.

Bring warm clothes we are outside for much of the tour, it can get very cold after dark.

Note we can't have umbrellas on the penguin viewing platform as eye risk to others

MINIMUM AGE OF 18 TO PARTICIPATE this is not a tour for children

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Type: Wildlife Watching and Encounters

Duration: 6 Hours
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise
- Type:
  Wildlife Watching and Encounters
- Duration:
  6 Hours
OVERVIEW

Nature enthusiasts will love this full-day tour of the Otago Peninsula and a wildlife cruise on Otago Harbour. Check out the local colony of penguins at Penguin Place on the peninsula, and look out for a variety of birds on the cruise, including albatross. You also have a good chance of seeing fur seals and sea lions, both in the sea and on the beaches.

Make use of the provided warm jackets and binoculars

Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Learn more about the biodiversity so close to Dunedin city

Access remote beaches and other areas you might not find otherwise

INCLUDES

Complimentary binoculars and warm waterproof jackets

Guided Otago Peninsula tour by air-conditioned vehicle

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

1-hour Monarch Wildlife Cruise

Live commentary from local guide

EXCLUDES

Meals or drinks (please bring a packed lunch)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise:

02:00 PM

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise:

11:00 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Otago Peninsula

Enjoy a scenic drive across the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula. Take in the stunning views of the coast and harbour whilst your guide gives a full commentary.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

2: Allans Beach

Take a short walk from the minivan to one of NZ's top beaches. You'll be treated to dramatic coastal scenery and offshore islands. Keep an eye out for the impressive NZ Sea Lions.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

3: Monarch Wildlife Cruises - Wellers Rock Wharf

Hop aboard a special one-hour Wildlife Cruise aboard the MV Monarch. The crew will get you up-close to fur seals, royal albatross and other rare wildlife as you journey past the Taiaroa Head Lighthouse and out to sea.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

4: The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Your guide will take you on walking tour through a Yellow-eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve. You'll be given a behind-the-scenes look at the on-site rehab centre before going in to the reserve. This is a great chance to see the worlds rarest penguin in the wild!

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

Type: Night Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin
- Type:
  Night Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Benefit from clear views of the southern sky at night on a star-gazing tour on the Otago Peninsula. Depart from Dunedin in the eveningtiming is dependent on the season as the sky needs to be completely dark. Your guide shares Mori stories about the celestial bodies, and serves up a light supper. This area is ideal for viewing the southern lights (aurora australis) under certain conditions.

Stay warm with coffee, tea, and light snacks

Hear about the Mori perspective on the stars

Hotel pickup and drop-off offered from select hotels

Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour

INCLUDES

Light refreshments

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

50 The Octagon

We'll meet outside the Dunedin i-Site window. It's on the corner of George street and the Octagon.

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

SSSG Times:

06:00 PM, 08:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We collect from most centrally located accommodations, the Dunedin i-Site in the Octagon and some accommodation on the Otago Peninsula. Drop off back at accommodation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Otago Peninsula

A farm where we will view stars, listen to some Maori cultural stories, and enjoy a light supper and hot drink

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

2: Allans Beach

Settle in for an evening of stargazing and stories

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

Type: Beer and Brewery Tours

Duration: 75 Minutes
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
- Type:
  Beer and Brewery Tours
- Duration:
  75 Minutes
OVERVIEW

Theres more to brewing beer than meets the eye, and more to brewery tours than tastings. Learn about beer-brewing history at one of Dunedins most iconic breweriesSpeights Brewerywhile a guide takes you through on an interactive tour. As you tour with a small group, there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Beer lovers and anyone interested in local culture and history will enjoy this tour.

Taste beer samples after the guided tour

This small-group tour ensures you wont struggle to hear your guide

Choose from multiple start times per day to fit into your schedule

Learn more about New Zealand beer-making history

INCLUDES

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Alcoholic Beverages

Beverages

Guide

EXCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Snacks (available for purchase)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Speight's Brewery

Options and Start time

Start Times:

02:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Speights Brewery

Visit the iconic Speight's Brewery - located in the heart of Dunedin.

Your 75 minute experience will include a tour through both the historic and modern floors of the Brewery that has been located on the same site since the mid 1800's.

Finish off the the Tasting Room for up to 20 minutes of Beer appreciation, we will even show you how to pour the perfect beer!

1 hour 15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A maximum of 15 people per booking

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

No bags/luggage can be taken on the tour

Walking tour (moderate level of fitness/mobility is required)

Closed toes, flat sole shoes are required

Not recommended for travelers who will have difficulty walking DOWN stairs.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 5 Hours
Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Take a scenic round-trip or one-way journey through the wilds of New Zealands South Island on the Taieri Gorge railway from Dunedin. Departing from downtown Dunedins attractive railway station, you'll gaze out over ever-changing corners of the New Zealand countryside inaccessible by road. With informative and entertaining live commentary on board, gain insight into the railways construction and the challenges faced by engineersin addition to the epic views.

Take a railway journey to Taieri Gorge from Dunedin

Listen to informative commentary on board

Take in the New Zealand countryside while you ride

Tour is wheelchair accessible

INCLUDES

Scenic rail tour (round-trip from Dunedin)

Live onboard commentary

EXCLUDES

Food & drinks (available for purchase)

Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)

Parking fees

Souvenirs/DVDs

Hotel pickup/drop-off

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Dunedin Railway Station

Departure Point: Dunedin Railway Station - Downtown Dunedin, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin. 7 minutes walk from the Octagon Please note - The Taieri Gorge train tour to Pukerangi is 5 hours return. All tours depart from and return to Dunedin Railway station.

Options and Start time

Taieri Gorge 9.30am:

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Dunedin Railway Station

Start your journey at Dunedin's iconic and award winning Dunedin Railway Station - the second most photographed building in the Southern Hemisphere. Travel tip: head into the station and walk upstairs to look down at the hall's mesmerizing mosaic floor.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Taieri Gorge Railway (Pass by)

This 5-hour round-trip train starts at the award winning Dunedin Railway Station and travels through some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery. Includes live commentary, an onboard café/bar and a scenic stop at Pukerangi.

Be amazed at the engineering marvels of a bygone era as you journey through 10 hand-carved tunnels and over 12 striking viaducts, including the Wingatui Viaduct - the largest wrought iron structure in the Southern Hemisphere!

This scenic, all-weather train ride from Dunedin to Pukerangi offers unforgettable one-way or return adventures.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Wheelchair access is limited. Please contact Dunedin Railway Station at least 72 hours in advance to check availability.

Seating is allocated at the time of purchase. Check your ticket for details.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Twilight at the Opera

Type: Wildlife Watching and Encounters

Duration: 90 Minutes
Twilight at the Opera
- Type:
  Wildlife Watching and Encounters
- Duration:
  90 Minutes
OVERVIEW

Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin
Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset.

The magnificent light casting over the landscape as the sun sets on the reserve is breathtaking. At points throughout the year, this time of day provides the greatest opportunity to view hoiho | Yellow-eyed Penguins in the wild as they return from a day foraging at sea, as well as opportunities to view other unique wildlife from fur seals, sea lions, shore and land birds, native fauna, and more await you within our private reserve.

Best of all, by taking a tour you are joining our work, as tour operations directly fund the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education initiatives at The OPERA.

INCLUDES

Use of high quality binoculars

Guide/Driver

Complimentary waterproof jackets

EXCLUDES

Alcoholic Beverages

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

45 Pakihau Road

Please check in 15 minutes before the tour start time.

Options and Start time

Twilight at the Opera:

06:45 PM, 07:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Our Twilight at The OPERA tour provides a unique opportunity to experience our nature reserve at sunset. Like our penguin tours during the day, this tour offers the most exclusive opportunity in New Zealand to view the endangered, hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins), in their natural habitat.

This 90-minute guided tour consists of three parts. Our guests begin their experience in a theatre setting, where they learn about the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) and our conservation efforts to protect them.

Guests then move into our rehabilitation centre where hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) and other penguin species can be seen up close (when birds are in our care). Finally, guests take a short bus trip into our reserve where they are guided on an approximately 2km (1.25 mile) nature walk with the potential to see numerous plants and animals, including yellow-eyed penguins and little penguins, fur seals, sea lions, and several species of shore and land birds, all of which reside in the reserve.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)

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Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

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Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin

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Sightseeing Tours in Dunedin

Tour name contains:

Favorite:

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A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Castle, Coast &amp; City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery &amp; Albatross Guided Tour

Dunedin City - Settlers &amp; Voyages Tour

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Electric Bike Rental

Emerson&#x27;s Brewery Tour

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

Heritage Highlights Walk

Larnach Castle &amp; Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Mainland Peninsula Tour

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour &amp; Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour &amp; Cruise

Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

Speight&#x27;s Brewery Tour &amp; Guided Tasting

Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin

Twilight at the Opera

Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

Emerson's Brewery Tour

Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting