Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

3.7
(13 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

A unique opportunity to experience the very best Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula has to offer. This shore excursion combines sightseeing of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula with a guided tour of the stunning Larnach Castle and its grounds. Also included is Dunedin’s Chinese Gardens: an authentic Chinese Garden crafted by a team of artisans and craftsman from Dunedin’s sister city of Shanghai. Adjacent to the gardens, explore the Otago Early Settlers Museum with emphasis on the early settlement of Otago.

What's Included

Local guide
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food & Drinks
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Cruise Ship will come into Port Chalmers. Once you disembark, all passengers must make their way to the private hire area in the cruise ship pavilion which is well sign posted. Please get there around 9:15am for a 9:30am departure.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Your bus will depart from Port Chalmers for a city sights tour of Dunedin, where you'll get to see Otago University, Botanical Gardens, Historic Buildings, 'World's Steepest Street', and more with plenty of photo opportunities. Please be ready by 9.15 for a 9.30 departure.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Arrive at Larnach Castle and journey back in time with a guided tour of New Zealand`s only castle built in 1871. Learn the scandalous, exciting and tragic history of the castle whilst enjoying the magnificent splendor of a bygone era. The tour also includes the castles gardens which are of international significance and provide breathtaking views from this commanding vantage point on the Otago Peninsula. There will also be time for lunch (at own expense)

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Depart Larnach Castle and return to Dunedin where a visit of Dunedin’s Chinese Garden has been arranged. This is an authentic Chinese Garden created as a fitting, permanent recognition of the Chinese people who came to Otago during the 1880’s gold rush and stayed to establish some of the city’s businesses. The Chinese Garden was crafted by a team of Shanghai based artisans and craftsmen.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Following your exploration of the gardens there will also be time to explore the Otago Early Settlers Museum, the 100,000 plus items in the Museum’s collection highlight the character, culture, technology, art, fashion and transport of the Otago Province from before the time of European Settlement to the present. Finally return to your cruise ship before its departure from port.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum number of 10 Adults required for tour to operate
Supplied by Leisure Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Shore Excursions

Cancellation Policy

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

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