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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

Location Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
Location Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand
$169.53
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the pure beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery.
You will experience memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays on a Peninsula Drive via Highcliff Road to Larnach Castle. Your tour will include an entry to the garden only of the only castle of New Zealand - Larnach castle. You will stop at the world's steepest street, local lookout point to enjoy the views of city, peninsula and harbor, University of Otago - the oldest New Zeland university, Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station and internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand.
In addition you will join a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.
The tour is designed only for small groups, so you will enjoy flexibility and comfort in a small bus.

Important: this tour includes entry to castle garden only, to enter the castle building there is an extra cost $NZD20.
Including Olveston
Olveston instead of the train: This option doesn't include train trip. It includes a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Larnach Castle interior
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch

Meeting point
If you are not cruise ship passengers, please meet our tour guide at the Octagon, outside Dunedin Visitor centre at 9am
If you are arriving on a cruise ship please meet Fantail Tours guide from 9.15am at Port Chalmers cruise terminal, private tour waiting area between door 1 and door 2.
Return details
If you are not cruise ship passengers, please meet our tour guide at the Octagon, outside Dunedin Visitor centre at 9am
If you are arriving on a cruise ship please meet Fantail Tours guide from 9.15am at Port Chalmers cruise terminal, private tour waiting area between door 1 and door 2.

  • Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
    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
  • Signal Hill
    Marvel the panorama of Dunedin city and harbour and get a good idea of how city is laid out
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden
    A short stroll to view bird aviaries and unique plants that do well in Dunedin
  • University of Otago
    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)
  • Pass by the heart of the city - the Octagon (pass by)
  • First Church of Otago
    Stop to view from outside and inside of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
  • Dunedin Railway Station
    Short stop at Dunedin Railway Station to view of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.
  • Otago Peninsula
    Sit back and enjoy the drive to Larnach Castle Gardens with the most breathtaking views of Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens
    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 Historic Home
    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.

  • 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.
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  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

    Location Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
    Location Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand
    $169.53
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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