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Larnach Castle, Wildlife Cruise, City Sights

New5 hFree cancellationBy Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd
Larnach Castle, Wildlife Cruise, City Sights

About this activity

Experience three of Dunedin’s top attractions in one seamless tour — royal albatross and wildlife, Larnach Castle & Gardens, and Dunedin City.

Enjoy a scenic wildlife cruise and harbour crossing by ferry, with local commentary from your experienced skipper, before continuing by coach to Larnach Castle.

Your coach driver will share local knowledge and point out spectacular sights along the Otago Peninsula and through Dunedin City.

You will travel the top road of the peninsula whhich is famous for its stunning views of harbour an ocean, below.

Wildlife. Larnach Castle. Dunedin City. Ferry.

An easy, time-efficient way to experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without unnecessary doubling back.

Max number of passengers on wildlife cruise -12

Max number of passengers on the bus -22.

Especially and only available for Cruise Ship passengers/Shore Excursion.

What's included

  • ✓Professional commentary
  • ✓Use of high quality binoculars
  • ✓Wildlife Information sheet and Larnach Castle Guided Tour sheet, to take home
  • ✓Bus/shuttle transport and commentary between Otago Peninsula locations
  • ✓Larnach Castle Entry and Self Guided Tour
  • ✓Restroom on board
  • ✓Harbour Ferry Transport to Otago Peninsula to meet bus
  • ✓Albatross And Wildlife Cruise

Not included

  • ✕There is time for lunch at the ballroom of Larnach Castle. This is at your own cost.
  • ✕Transport between cruise ship terminal and start/finish points. A short 10 min walk/own transport options available

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is some element of walking and stairs in and around the castle and to get on the boat.
  • There is a 10 minute walk on a paved and flat pathway at either the start or the end of your tour. Between cruise terminal building and the ferry departure point. Unless you choose the bus option and to be dropped of in Dunedin at the conclusion of your tour.

Cancellation policy

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

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