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Experience three of Dunedin’s top attractions in one seamless tour — royal albatross and wildlife, Larnach Castle & Gardens, and Dunedin City.
Enjoy a scenic wildlife cruise and harbour crossing by ferry, with local commentary from your experienced skipper, before continuing by coach to Larnach Castle.
Your coach driver will share local knowledge and point out spectacular sights along the Otago Peninsula and through Dunedin City.
Plus, enjoy an optional complimentary stop at Glenfalloch Gardens.
Wildlife. Larnach Castle. Dunedin City. Ferry. Glenfalloch Gardens.
An easy, time-efficient way to experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without unnecessary doubling back.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
(Please note that guests will walk approximately 10 minutes along a flat, paved path to the Port Chalmers Yacht Club, where your wildlife cruise departs at 10:00am.)
Itinerary
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1Larnach Castle & Gardens
A guided tour through the castle will give you an insight into the rich history of the family that once lived here and of the local area. The views from the castle, over the harbour are breathtaking.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
Otago Peninsula (Pass by)
The scenery and landscape is stunning. The villages along the way are quaint, the colours of the volcanic rocks amazing.
Admission ticket free -
2Glenfalloch Gardens
An option and complementary stop at Glenfalloch Gardens where you can either wander around to admire the views and scenery, or you can do that from inside the cafe over hot drink (food and drinks at own cost)
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Taiaroa Head
Wildlife Cruise to the famous Northern Royal Albatross breeding area, which we will see form the water. Looking from the boat provides a whole picture of the albatross colony above. As well as looking for seals, sea birds, and much more. Sometimes Blue Penguins or NZ Sea Lions swim by.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included -
The Octagon (Pass by)
Drop off in the city afterwards. See some of the historoic churches and Railway Station as we pass. Commentary by coach driver. Drop off for own free time and shopping.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is some element of walking and stairs in and around the castle and to get on the boat.
- There is a 10 minute walk on a paved and flat pathway at either the start or the end of your tour. Between cruise terminal building and the ferry departure point. Unless you choose the bus option and to be dropped of in Dunedin at the conclusion of your tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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