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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.

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on cruise ship days The tour stops at all locations mentioned with a chance to get off and have a walk around. Comfortable vehicles and a commentary is provided. A full refund will be offered if at the conclusion of the tour the customer is dissatisfied with any part of the experience that is within the operator's control so long as the issue is raised first with the operator before any third party. (Subject to tripadvisor complying with operator request)

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).

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 8.30 am - 10.30 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Trips from 11.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the Dunedin City Highlights Tour. Including: -Dunedin Railway Station (most photographed building in NZ) -Baldwin Street (The world's steepest Street) -Otago University (New Zealand's oldest University) -Signal Hill Lookout -Heritage Buildings -Plus more After the 'City Highlights Tour' we drop you off at the Octagon in the City Centre. You will have 1 hour of free time for lunch & shopping. There are many dining options nearby. Meridian Shopping Mall is 2 blocks away with a Food Court. After lunch we depart on the journey up to the Castle. We take in the magnificent views of the peninsula and make a quick stop at a lookout for a great photo opportunity. On arrival we take you on a guided tour of the Castle with time afterwards to do some of you own exploring or check out the award-winning gardens. You also have the option to visit the Ballroom Cafe for refreshments. ($45.00 Larnach Castle/Gardens entry fee included).