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

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Overview

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the stunning Otago Peninsula via scenic Highcliff Road, with its rugged beaches and bays, and visit the gardens of New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle. Along the way, you’ll visit some of Dunedin’s most iconic locations: • Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street • A local lookout point with panoramic views of the city, harbour, and peninsula • The University of Otago — New Zealand’s oldest university • The Octagon • Dunedin Railway Station • The Dunedin Botanic Garden — internationally significant and the oldest in the country In addition, you will join a one-hour guided tour of Olveston Historic Home, one of Dunedin’s true treasures. Every piece inside the house is original, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of the family who once lived there.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

If you are not cruise ship passengers, please meet our tour guide at the Octagon, outside Dunedin Visitor centre at 9am

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
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
Duration: 10 mins
2. Signal Hill
Marvel the panorama of Dunedin city and harbour and get a good idea of how city is laid out
Duration: 10 mins
3. Dunedin Botanic Garden
A short stroll to view bird aviaries and unique plants that do well in Dunedin
Duration: 20 mins
4. University of Otago
Enjoy a short stop to view and take a photo of the oldest university of New Zealand - University of Otago.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Castle Street North
Drive via a street mostly inhabited by Otago University students and see the house where a famous NZ band six60 started.
6. The Octagon
Pass by the heart of the city - the Octagon
7. First Church of Otago
Stop to view from outside and inside of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
Duration: 5 mins
8. Dunedin Railway Station
Short stop at Dunedin Railway Station to view of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Otago Peninsula
Sit back and enjoy the drive to Larnach Castle Gardens with the most breathtaking views of Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour
Duration: 20 mins
10. 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.
Duration: 90 mins
11. 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.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Driver/guide

Round-trip shared transfer

In-vehicle air conditioning

Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusion

Lunch

Food and drinks

Entrance fees

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

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.

Supplied by Fantail Tours Limited

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