Larnach Castle, Scenic Ferry and City Exploring

5.0
(2 reviews)
Port Chalmers, New Zealand

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

The best of Dunedin in one tour!

Start with a scenic ferry crossing from Port Chalmers to the Otago Peninsula, with skipper commentary and views of seabirds, boats, shipwrecks, historic quarantine stations and other harbour highlights.

Meet your coach and continue to Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Enjoy approximately 2 hours to explore the castle on a self-guided tour and wander through the beautiful gardens. A café is available in the ballroom for refreshments at your own cost.

Continue by coach along the scenic harbourside roads towards Dunedin, with commentary, local history and spectacular views along the way.

Enjoy an optional complimentary stop at Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, where you can stroll through the gardens or visit the café.

Your journey finishes in Dunedin City, where you’ll have time to explore, shop or enjoy the city at your own pace.

By ferrying one way and coaching the other, you save doubling back, which saves you time, while you see more,

What's Included

Commentary on the coach and the ferry
Glenfalloch Woodlands Garden Entry
Dunedin City sights and drop off for shopping
Coach Transport
Ferry Transport
Larnach Castle Self Guided Tour and Admission
Food and drinks at own cost
Transport between cruise ship & start/finish points. 10 min walk/own transport options available.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Its a 10 minute flat and easy walk from cruise ship terminal building to meet the ferry for the first part of your tour.
After that the journey will be by coach. Extra meeting details will be sent to you on booking.

Drop-off point
The Octagon

In the centre city for free time and shopping. To return to your ship at your own leisure and cost as conclusion of tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Otago Peninsula

    The coach tour of Otago Peninsula is scenic and interesting and is boasted by the informative commentary by your experienced guide and driver.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Glenfalloch Gardens

    Wander the famous gardens or visit the scenic cafe for food and rinks (own cost),

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Larnach Castle & Gardens

    Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Enjoy approximately 2 hours to explore the castle on a self-guided tour and wander through the spectacular gardens. There’s also a café in the castle ballroom where you can relax and purchase refreshments at your own cost.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • The Octagon (Pass by)

    See some of the main attractions in Dunedin City such as the old churches, Historic Railway Station and more. Commentary by the driver before drop off in Dunedin for your own free time and shopping.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must be reasonable mobile and moderate fitness as there is an element of walking involved. It is flat and easy with good pathways. There is also a step down into the boat (300mm) that the traveler must be capable of using, to get onboard the vessel. .
Supplied by Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Eco Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Zombie
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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