Larnach Castle, Wildlife Cruise, City Sights

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

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.
You will travel the top road of the peninsula whhich is famous for its stunning views of harbour an ocean, below.

Wildlife. Larnach Castle. Dunedin City. Ferry.
An easy, time-efficient way to experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without unnecessary doubling back.

Max number of passengers on wildlife cruise -12
Max number of passengers on the bus -22.

What's Included

Professional commentary
Use of high quality binoculars
Wildlife Information sheet and Larnach Castle Guided Tour sheet, to take home
Bus/shuttle transport and commentary between Otago Peninsula locations
Larnach Castle Entry and Self Guided Tour
Restroom on board
Harbour Ferry Transport to Otago Peninsula to meet bus
Albatross And Wildlife Cruise
There is time for lunch at the ballroom of Larnach Castle. This is at your own cost.
Transport between cruise ship terminal and start/finish points. A short 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:

(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.)

Drop-off point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Larnach 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
  • 2
    Taiaroa 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.
Supplied by Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
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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