Top Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula Day Trips

Join a small group for a full-day tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. During the city tour, see landmarks such as the University of Otago and Scottish heritage sites. Next, explore the Otago Peninsula, including Otago Harbour, Larnach Castle (where there will be time for lunch), and the penguin colony and albatross sanctuary at Taiaroa Head. Your tour includes pickup and drop-off in central Dunedin or the port.

Cruise ship passengers can make the most of their limited time on land with a small-group tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Learn about local history, culture, and nature at city-center highlights, including the Dunedin Railway Station, the University of Otago, and the Octagon. Then head out to the beautiful Otago Peninsula to admire the views and visit Larnach Castle.

From the soaring spires to the sweeping beaches, experience the best of New Zealand's most fascinating wee city with an experienced local guide. On this small group tour (max. 8 pax) you will visit Dunedin's most impressive, unique and charming sights, including the only castle in the country: Larnach Castle. With an entertaining mix of story telling, beauty, wildlife and charm our tours provide visitors with an unforgettable experience and a fantastic insight into our hometown - Otepoti Dunedin. Auch auf Deutsch!

Bird and wildlife enthusiasts shouldn’t miss this cruise in the Otago Harbour. You don’t have to travel far from the city to get out into the wilderness, as the Otago Peninsula is home to a vast array of wildlife. Spot royal albatross, fur seals, sea lions, blue penguins, cormorants, and more, and learn all about them and their habitat from the crew. Dress warm, as the weather is often cold and blustery here, but this is good wildlife-spotting weather, as the albatross in particular like the wind.

Visit New Zealand’s only castle with admission to Larnach Castle & Gardens, where you’ll find beautiful antiques, manicured gardens, and gorgeous views across the Otago Peninsula. Learn the story of the castle’s founding family through recorded commentary on a personal headset, and pause to explore a collection of New Zealand native plants before entering the castle. Pre-booking your tickets to Larnach Castle & Gardens ensures a smooth visit, with the flexibility to see the castle and grounds at your own pace.

Dunedin City is a wildlife wonderland, and this morning or afternoon cruise is a great way to see these native birds and marine animals close-up. Instead of wearing yourself out on a tramp across the peninsula, cruise through the Otago Harbour and past Taiaroa Head in a custom-built boat with a heated cabin and open deck for scenic photos. Look out for albatross, blue penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and more while listening to onboard commentary from your skipper/guide.

Explore Dunedin highlights on a 3-hour, small-group tour that goes from the city's historic landmarks to the beaches of the Otago Peninsula. You'll see the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and more, then continue to the beautiful Otago Peninsula, pausing for a walk on St. Clair beach and esplanade. Group size is limited to 13 people to ensure personalized service, and this tour includes pickup and drop-off at Port Chalmers, with departure times that are tailored to cruise ship arrivals.

Dunedin is the second-largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, renowned for its picturesque seafront and beautiful public gardens. On this tour, take in the highlights of the city including the "steepest street in the world" and the Dunedin Railway station, before exploring the Otago Peninsula. Then, visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle, where you enjoy a lovely cafe lunch in the garden.

Glimpse early 20th-century life in New Zealand during a 1-hour guided tour of the Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin. Follow a knowledgeable docent through the 35-room mansion as you learn about its Jacobean-style architectural design, fine art and furnishings. Discover the history of one of Dunedin’s most prominent families, and stroll through the elegant gardens with views of Otago Harbour.

Be amazed by the abundance of wildlife so close to Dunedin city on this small-group cruise in Otago Harbour. Board at Port Chalmers or Portobello and enjoy the comfort of a small boat with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Look out for penguins, sea lions, and shags, as well as heritage sites in the harbor. Choose from late-morning, early afternoon, or late-afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

Swap the cruise port for the Dunedin countryside on a half-day shore excursion that includes the Otago Peninsula. Your sightseeing tour covers highlights of the city center such as the Dunedin Railway Station, then travels to several village suburbs, stopping en route at scenic lookouts and for a beachside view of basking sea lions. Enjoy the personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 19 people.

Travelers short on time in Dunedin who want a comprehensive overview of the city and the Otago Peninsula will love this five-hour small-group tour. After stopping at Dunedin city highlights like Baldwin Street, the University of Otago, and the Octagon, you’ll head out to the Otago Peninsula to enjoy nature. Learn more about penguins on a guided tour of the reserve.

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.

This short city tour is the perfect way for time-poor travelers to get a good overview of Dunedin. This tour manages to fit a laundry list of iconic landmarks into a short space of time, with transport between each landmark taken care of to save you time. Don’t miss out on seeing any of the city’s highlights, like St Paul's Cathedral, the Robbie Burns Statue, and Baldwin Street (believed by locals to be the steepest street in the world, even if the title is disputed).

Let someone else take care of logistics while you experience the beauty and rich heritage of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Spend the first part of the morning exploring parts of Dunedin, then take a scenic drive along the Otago Peninsula, stoping at one of the world’s only mainland colonies of Royal Albatross.

Discover Dunedin City and the Otago peninsula on this small group tour of the highlights of the area. Take a walk up the world’s steepest street, explore the picturesque botanic gardens, and take in grand architecture throughout the city. Enjoy a panoramic scenic drive around the Otago peninsula to the Royal Albatross Centre to learn about these magnificent seabirds.

Make the most of a day in Dunedin on a privately guided tour that introduces you to city attractions as well as points of interest on the Otago Peninsula. With a flexible itinerary you can spend as much time as you like at each site, including a stop at the Royal Albatross Centre. Check out Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, Otago University, Dunedin Railway Station, and more.

We have the only Honey and Hive Tour in Dunedin with one of NZs leading bee specialists. "bee" amazed at how bees are farmed, artificially inseminated, honey extraction methods before suiting up if weather permits and extracting your own honey to take home - of course you will be also able to taste all NZ flavours. Please note his 6 hour tour allows 2 hours with our bee keeper minimum - some love it so much Im dragging them away! The bee keeper is 30 minutes outside of central Dunedin but gives you amazing views over part of Dunedin not otherwise seen!