Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

4.8(112)4 hFree cancellationBy Dunedin Coastal Adventures

About this activity

The quickest and most fun option to get to see New Zealands only castle. A fast water taxi ride across the beautiful Otago Harbour to Macandrew Bay, a small seaside village on the Otago Peninsula. Here you transfer to our executive shuttle van for your scenic drive up the hill to the castle. Your entry fee to the castle and gardens is included in your fare.

You'll have an hour and a half to explore the castle and gardens. You'll then be brought back down to the harbour, for your second water taxi ride into Steamer Basin, in the heart of Dunedin.

From Steamer Basin it's a short 5 minute walk to the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and Toitu, the Settlers Museum. This is also the departure point for the Cruise ship shuttles that return to Port.

Please note-

Trips from 9.00am to 11.15am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.

Trips from 12.00 and 12.45pm leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.

All trips conclude in Dunedin City except the 11.15am trip that returns to Port Chalmers at 2.15pm

What's included

✓Morning trips depart from Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin City
✓Discounted return trips back to Port Chalmers
✓Entry ticket to the Castle and Gardens included in your fare
✓Mid-day Trips depart Dunedin City and return to Dunedin by Shuttle van
✓Drop off to Dunedin

Not included

✕Please bring your own drink bottle
✕Bring a warm jacket for those colder days
✕Return trips to Port Chalmers depend on availability on the day $35 NZD, per passenger.
✕Your tour of the castle is Self Guided

Meeting and pickup

We Leave from one of the floating jetties, either side of the Back Beach boat ramp, adjacent to the Port Chalmers Yacht Club. Bookings from 8.30 am until 11.00 am Leave from here. Bookings from 11.30 am and later leave from Steamer Basin in Dunedin City.

Good to know

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 adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our guide is available for the transport and entry to the Castle only. The tour of the castle and gardens is self guided.
Alternative departure points can be arranged subject to availability and other bookings.
Your departure point depends on the time of your tour. Trips from 9.00am till 11.15am depart from Back Beach, Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin. Trips leaving at 12.00pm and 12.45pm depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin.

Cancellation policy

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

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