Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise: A Journey through Dunedin's Historic and Natural Wonders

Embark on a captivating journey through Dunedin’s historic and natural wonders with the Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise. Discover the rich history of Larnach Castle and explore the stunning landscapes of the Otago Peninsula. Get up close to fascinating wildlife and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Otago Harbour. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens - Delight in a guided tour of Larnach Castle, where the intriguing tale of its original owner, William Larnach, unfolds. The guide will offer comprehensive insights into the castle’s architecture, its construction, and the exquisite art and antiques adorning each room.
    After the tour, enjoy 30 minutes to wander through the…
What's Included
  • Complimentary Binoculars
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
  • Complimentary Warm Jackets
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Embark on a customised tour of Larnach Castle, guided by our expert, and gain insights about the early history of Dunedin.
Relish the breathtaking scenery of the Otago Peninsula, the Otago Harbour, and our wild coastline while journeying through its volcanic landscape on a bus. Throughout the journey, your guide will narrate interesting details.
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Location
Larnach Castle & Gardens
145 Camp Rd, Otago Peninsula
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Diane_s
Feb 22, 2026
The parts of tour we could do was good - The Larnach castle tour was great. Unfortunately the wind was very strong so we couldn't do the wildlife cruise. We did go up to the Albatross Center and because of the wind we were able to see albatross flying around. I got a picture of 2 of them. This tour was much less expensive than the cruise ship tour.
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Donna_m
Feb 9, 2026
Fun Day of History and Wildlife at Sea! - Had an amazing experience! Went to Castle and then on a boat ride and saw all kinds of wildlife! Great day!
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Richard_j
Dec 14, 2025
Enjoyable and good value day out. - Good value tour which was tied in to our cruise ships itinerary so there was no fear of missing our back aboard time. Enjoyed walking round the beautiful Larnach castle grounds whilst other tour members took the guided tour of the castle itself with our knowledgeable guide and heard about its history. Afterwards the boat tour was nearly cancelled due to wind strength but fortunately went ahead in the end. We were lucky to get a close up encounter with a sealion along with brief sightings of a penguin and dolphin. Afterwards the boat took us back to the port where our ship was berthed.
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Alan_c
Dec 5, 2025
A jam-packed tour. - Lanarch Castle was excellent. Beautifully restored. Then on to the Otago Peninsular. Rewarded by seeing lots of albatrosses flying around our boat. Totally unexpected. A real treat. Most highly recommended.
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Margaret_w
Nov 28, 2025
Small tours are the best - The size of the group was ideal for the castle tour and boat ride. The tour guide did a great job telling us about the castle and the families lives. Danny pointed out so many great things on the boat tour.
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Paulari7809qi
Oct 9, 2025
Worth the time and money! - We did a combination tour: the cruise, the penguin preserve and the castle. Our main guide was awesome. Thanks Ross for sharing your knowledge!
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Jodie
Jun 8, 2025
Amazing tour and amazing day. - We did the Castle to cruise + penguin tour. I had a fantastic day. Rob our guide was amazing . I loved listening to all the stories about the Larnach family and the history behind all of the buildings in Dunedin. On our cruise we seen the albatross flying above us and we saw a seal swimming in the ocean. Unfortunately the surf was very challenging on the day so we couldn’t leave the harbour but we had a great captain who was very experienced and tried his hardest to get as close to the coast as we could. I can say this tour was one of the best tours I have been on .
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Mikepc6879qc
Apr 14, 2025
Lovely! - Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, the sights were amazing, the tour well organised. If you have a spare 6-7 hours for this tour we’d definitely recommend it! We had a great time!
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Ken_g
Feb 11, 2025
Great Experience! - We had a nice amount of time at Larnach Castle and were able to grab a bite to eat in the ballroom café. The whole grounds were lovely! The wildlife cruise was interesting, and the tour guides there were very good about helping us see a lot of different wildlife. Our tour guide Rob was excellent! Highly recommend!
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196jaynej
Mar 28, 2024
ONE WORD - BRILLIANT - Fantastic tour! Loved the Larnach Castle inside with our guide who was so knowledgeable and made the castle history and experience come to life. The Otago Peninsular Cruise was amazing, seeing the albatross chicks, a blue penguin, a bird feeding frenzy and the highlight were a pod of dolphins jumping and playing around the boat. Such a brilliant day. There was quite a bit of driving, up to the castle which afforded great views, down to the dock traveling a different route, and after the cruise back to the harbour, along the magical shoreline. All in all a fantastic day for our small taste of what Dunedin has to offer.
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