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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

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| Port Chalmers, New Zealand
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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.

What's Included

  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees to Castle building $NZD20
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
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Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

A short stop to have a look or take a photo of Baldwin Street that used to hold a title of the steepest street in the world for the last 30 years
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Signal Hill

Marvel the panorama of Dunedin city and harbour and get a good idea of how city is laid out
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dunedin Botanic Garden

A short stroll to view bird aviaries and unique plants that do well in Dunedin
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

University of Otago

Enjoy a short stop to view and take a photo of the oldest university of New Zealand - University of Otago.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castle Street North (Pass By)

Drive via a street mostly inhabited by Otago University students and see the house where a famous NZ band six60 started.
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The Octagon (Pass By)

Pass by the heart of the city - the Octagon
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First Church of Otago

Stop to view from outside and inside of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dunedin Railway Station

Short stop at Dunedin Railway Station to view of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Otago Peninsula

Sit back and enjoy the drive to Larnach Castle Gardens with the most breathtaking views of Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Larnach Castle & Gardens

Enjoy roughly 1-1.5 hour at the Castle gardens to explore the gardens, stop at the cafe to grab some snacks and a drink and take lots of photos with amazing views. Hear the dramatic story of William Larnach and his family. Please note this tour includes entry to gardens only, there is an extra fee to enter the castle building itself. Entry to the building of the castle is not included. there is an extra fee of NZD20 to pay at the door.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Olveston Historic Home

Olveston is an eloquent expression of one family's dream. A tour of Olveston allows an intimate glimpse of the lifestyle of a privileged family in the early 1900's. It reflects a lifestyle enjoyed by just a few, but represents a most important piece in the mosaic of early New Zealand life as a whole.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Round-trip shared transfer.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Port pickup and drop-off.
  • Driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees to Castle building $NZD20.
  • Lunch.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour is as follows:

  • There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance fees to Castle building $NZD20
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
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