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Overview

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best spots in the comfort of a spacious van, giving you the flexibility to spend as much time as you like at each stop. A larger group option is also available. Take a scenic drive through Dunedin and along the Otago Peninsula, soaking in some of the region’s most breathtaking views. Your tour includes a stop at the Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour), home to the world’s only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here, you can enjoy lunch, explore the visitor centre, or step outside to see these magnificent seabirds in flight — and maybe spot nearby seals! On the return journey via Portobello Road along the harbour, keep an eye out for wading birds. With this tour, you have the freedom to create a truly memorable experience, customised to suit your group’s interests.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cruise ship passengers are meeting Fantail Tours guide at Port Chalmers cruise terminal, private tour waiting area, between door 1 and 2 at 9am.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
You will have a chance to walk up the world’s steepest street, or just take a photo of it.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Signal Hill
A short stop to enjoy panorama of Dunedin City and surroundings on Signal Hill
Duration: 10 mins
3. Dunedin Botanic Garden
At your choice you can choose to have a guided stroll at the upper Botanic garden to view bird aviaries with New Zealand native birds and some birds form different parts of the world and view a variety plants depending on the season
Duration: 30 mins
4. Northern Cemetery
Drive through one of the oldest cemeteries of Dunedin, where some famous people of the area are buried and learn about Thomas Bracken and WIliam Larnach
Duration: 5 mins
5. University of Otago
Have a short stop at the oldest university of New Zealand and hear how important it is to Dunedin City
Duration: 10 mins
6. Olveston Historic Home
There is a possibility to join a 1 hour guided tour of the historic home of the Olveston at the extra cost of NZD23 per person.
Duration: 60 mins
7. First Church of Otago
Visit one of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
Duration: 10 mins
8. Dunedin Railway Station
Stop to marvel tone of the most photographed building of New Zealand.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Larnach Castle & Gardens
You can choose to stop to explore Larnach Castle and the gardens or only the gardens and take pictures of the castle outside. Extra fee for the castle and gardens applies.
Duration: 60 mins
10. The Royal Albatross Centre
At the end of the Peninsula, there is Albatross Centre which has free entry to look at displays about wildlife, grab some drinks and snack at the cafe, use toilets, browse souvenir shop.
Duration: 30 mins
11. The Royal Albatross Centre
You can choose to have free time at albatross centre or join a 1 hour guided tour which is NZD55 per person. During one hour guided tour you will hear all about Royal Albatross, watch a short movie, walk up the hill to the viewing platform to view albatross nesting area
Duration: 60 mins
12. The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
While on Otago Peninsula you have a choice to join one of the wildlife tours - a guided walking tour of Penguin Place, NZD55 per person
Duration: 90 mins
13. Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula drive offers the most breathtaking scenery via both, Highcliff and Portobello roads. It is about one hour drive one way from the city to the end of the peninsula
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Private tour

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Surcharges on fuel

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

A maximum of 6 people per booking or a bigger group of 11

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Comfortable walking shoes, wind and water proof jacket are recommended

Supplied by Fantail Tours Limited

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