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

4.8
6 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

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

✗ Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Larnach Castle interior

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
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
2
Stop 2
Marvel the panorama of Dunedin city and harbour and get a good idea of how city is laid out
3
Stop 3
A short stroll to view bird aviaries and unique plants that do well in Dunedin
4
Stop 4
Enjoy a short stop to view and take a photo of the oldest university of New Zealand - University of Otago.
5
Stop 5
Drive via a street mostly inhabited by Otago University students and see the house where a famous NZ band six60 started.
6
Stop 6
Pass by the heart of the city - the Octagon
7
Stop 7
Stop to view from outside and inside of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
8
Stop 8
Short stop at Dunedin Railway Station to view of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.
9
Stop 9
Sit back and enjoy the drive to Larnach Castle Gardens with the most breathtaking views of Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour
10
Stop 10
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.
11
Stop 11
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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point
If you are not cruise ship passengers, please meet our tour guide at the Octagon, outside Dunedin Visitor centre at 9am
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End Point
If you are not cruise ship passengers, please meet our tour guide at the Octagon, outside Dunedin Visitor centre at 9am

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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.

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