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Dunedin City and Larnach Castle Small-Group Shore Excursion

Dunedin City and Larnach Castle Small-Group Shore Excursion

4.8 (89) 🕑 6 hours Free cancellation

Experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without trailing around after a large group when you take an easy small-group shore excursion from Port Chalmers. See city highlights—such as the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and Olveston House on a guided tour featuring all original furnishings—as well as Larnach Castle gardens on the peninsula. Note that entrance to the castle interior is not included.

Languages: English
📍50 The Octagon, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
🏢Operated by Fantail Tours Limited

Highlights

  • Admire the bays and beaches of the Otago Peninsula during the drive
  • Receive personalized attention during a small-group shore excursion
  • Enjoy a range of cultural, historic, and natural sights
  • No need to navigate as round-trip port transfers are included

What you'll see & do

  • A short stop to have a look or take a photo of Baldwin Street that used to hold a title of the steepest street in the world for the last 30 years
  • Marvel the panorama of Dunedin city and harbour and get a good idea of how city is laid out
  • A short stroll to view bird aviaries and unique plants that do well in Dunedin
  • Enjoy a short stop to view and take a photo of the oldest university of New Zealand - University of Otago.
  • Drive via a street mostly inhabited by Otago University students and see the house where a famous NZ band six60 started.
  • Pass by the heart of the city - the Octagon
  • Stop to view from outside and inside of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
  • Short stop at Dunedin Railway Station to view of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.
  • Sit back and enjoy the drive to Larnach Castle Gardens with the most breathtaking views of Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour
  • Enjoy roughly 1-1.5 hour at the Castle gardens to explore the gardens, stop at the cafe to grab some snacks and a drink and take lots of photos with amazing views. Hear the dramatic story of William Larnach and his family. Please note this tour includes entry to gardens only, there is an extra fee to enter the castle building itself. Entry to the building of the castle is not included. there is an extra fee of NZD20 to pay at the door.
  • Olveston is an eloquent expression of one family's dream. A tour of Olveston allows an intimate glimpse of the lifestyle of a privileged family in the early 1900's. It reflects a lifestyle enjoyed by just a few, but represents a most important piece in the mosaic of early New Zealand life as a whole.

What's included

  • Driver/guide
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Port pickup and drop-off

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Larnach Castle interior

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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