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

4.8(94)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 94 reviews6 hFree cancellationBy Fantail Tours Limited
Larnach Castle Gardens

About this activity

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the stunning Otago Peninsula via scenic Highcliff Road, with its rugged beaches and bays, and visit the gardens of New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle.

Along the way, you’ll visit some of Dunedin’s most iconic locations:

• Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street

• A local lookout point with panoramic views of the city, harbour, and peninsula

• The University of Otago — New Zealand’s oldest university

• The Octagon

• Dunedin Railway Station

• The Dunedin Botanic Garden — internationally significant and the oldest in the country

In addition, you will join a one-hour guided tour of Olveston Historic Home, one of Dunedin’s true treasures. Every piece inside the house is original, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of the family who once lived there.

What's included

  • ✓Driver/guide
  • ✓Round-trip shared transfer
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Larnach Castle interior

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

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

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

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