Dunedin Shore Excursion: Experience Countryside and Oceanic Beauty on a Small-Group Tour

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Dunedin’s countryside and coastline on a small-group shore excursion. Discover panoramic views, charming seaside villages, and observe sea lions in their natural habitat. Limited to 19 people for a personalized experience.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World - Enjoy a picture stop at the steepest residential street in the world
  • Dunedin Beach - Enjoy a short walk to look for NZ Sea-Lions and NZ Fur Seals - you haven’t been to Dunedin unless you’ve been on one of our beaches.
  • Dunedin Railway Station - New Zealand’s Finest building took 7 years to build. There are several historic buildings in this area to enjoy.
What's Included
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Viewing of wildlife is not guaranteed
Additional Information

Experience the rural splendor around Dunedin during your cruise ship stop, on a small-group journey through the Otago Peninsula. This picturesque excursion will bring you to vantage points for sweeping vistas of the country landscape and shore, and introduces you to the calm coastal hamlets encircling Dunedin. Watch sea lions bask under the sun on one…

Location
Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World
Baldwin Street,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Irene_s
Feb 1, 2026
Great tour with Chris. ... - Great tour with Chris. He was so personable and helpful. Loved seeing the Sea Lions and the countryside.
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Anonymous
Jan 30, 2026
Unique experience flying over Picton - What a unique experience to fly over the beautiful land in Piction. Our pilot was so informative and we even landed on the owners property on a hilly grass runway. The whole experience was something will never forget
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Geoffrey_b
Jan 30, 2026
Lots of NZ sea lions, & Great overview of Dunedin. - Great overview of the entire area, Dunedin city and nice drive through the countryside and beaches. Chris’ knowledge of the area, culture, history, birds and marine life enhanced the trip, the highlight of which was the number of New Zealand sea lions we saw at Alan’s beach.
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Marilyn_p
Jan 29, 2026
Dunedin tour - We had a great day exploring Dunedin, New Zealand we saw lots of wildlife and many interesting spots with gorgeous architecture. I would recommend this Tour.
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Kathy_b
Jan 27, 2026
Delightful Dunedin - Please check as we were given instructions to meet 20 minutes away. Panicked and sent a chat message and found out pick up was 3 minutes from the ship. 🥰. Tour and driver were excellent. Got to go to the beach and see the sea lions and the city center and the beautiful scenery as well .
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Barbara_k
Jan 4, 2026
Must do!! - Chris Roberts was WONDERFUL!! He was knowledgeable and so very personable. He gave us plenty of photo opportunities! He truly made it a great experience for us. He took us places that the tour bus would not be able to drive.
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James_g
Dec 13, 2025
An afternoon drive around the Otago Peninsula and surrounds - A great experience. Chris was very knowledgeable, friendly and informative. He kept a commentary going answering questions without reserve. He obviously knows and loves the area which was very evident. The bus was comfortable for the interesting scenic and varied route around Dunedin and the OtagoPeninsula.
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Kim_w
Dec 10, 2025
Great trip! - Really enjoyed our trip around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Our guide was very informative and knowledgable. Loved the beach area, would definitely recommend.
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Deanna_r
Jan 27, 2026
Great Tour in Dunedin - We had a nice day with Back To Nature seeing the world’s steepest street, great architecture and some highlights of the seals on the beach. Dunedin is a beautiful area not to be missed. Our only suggestion would be to stop at one of the many churches for a picture taking opportunity.
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Sophia_h
Jan 9, 2026
It was ok not too much... - It was ok not too much excitement. Drive around and made some short stops. The beach stop was the highlight.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).