- Port Chalmers - After greetings and picked up at Port Chalmers terminals, we travel the 16kms / 10 miles towards Dunedin City along a lovely harbour side drive and slowly get a feel of the Edinburgh of the south.
- Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World - See, walk, run or just stand on the world’s steepest residential street.
- The Octagon - The Heart of Dunedin City, filled with shops, cafes and some of New Zealand’s Historic buildings.
This is a short stop to get a feel for the city and pick up customers from this location and to
- Dunedin Railway Station - No trip to Dunedin is complete without a look at this historical beauty
- Otago Peninsula - Drive out over the high road of the Otago Peninsula enroute to Larnach Castle. If the opportunity allows, we will stop for expansive views overlooking some amazing views.
- Larnach Castle & Gardens - A self-guided tour of Larnach Castle and Gardens.
This is our premiere location of this tour and our 90 mins timeslot is the average time spent here. There could be a possibility of extending the time here if time does not affect our re-boarding time.
- Port Chalmers - Our return leg from Larnach Castle back to Port Chalmers and the cruise ship. The estimate drive time is 45 mins.
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient pick-up/drop-off at Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal
Embark on a city tour that sails through Dunedin and Larnach Castle. Enjoy a tranquil excursion as we present you with the illustrious structures and iconic spots of Dunedin through our comfy, intimate group tour.
We conveniently pick you up from Port Chalmers and enroute to Dunedin City, delight in the sights of Baldwin Street - New Zealand’s steepest street, our sheltered Sports Stadium and University campus. Following a brief halt at Baldwin Street, we proceed towards the city center (approx 6kms or 3miles away), to delve deeper into the city’s past and examine some of Dunedin’s notable landmarks including the Railway Station, Law Court House, the First Church of Otago and other historical structures near the Octagon.
Our journey continues along the charming Otago Peninsula all the way to Larnach Castle where visitors will have the opportunity to discover the castle at their leisure for up to 90 mins, and perhaps, enjoy a warm cup of tea at the castle cafe.
Post our visit to Larnach Castle, we might have a chance to explore more of the city center before we return to Port Chalmers.
- Please wear closed-toed footwear and comfortable clothing Dunedin is often windy and sometimes a wet city.
- Medium level of fitness required, 20-30 minute walk included.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- There is no lift or elevator inside Larnach Castle (that has multiple flights of stairs).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.