Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

4.8
(110 reviews)
Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The quickest and most fun option to get to see New Zealands only castle. A fast water taxi ride across the beautiful Otago Harbour to Macandrew Bay, a small seaside village on the Otago Peninsula. Here you transfer to our executive shuttle van for your scenic drive up the hill to the castle. Your entry fee to the castle and gardens is included in your fare.
You'll have an hour and a half to explore the castle and gardens. You'll then be brought back down to the harbour, for your second water taxi ride into Steamer Basin, in the heart of Dunedin.
From Steamer Basin it's a short 5 minute walk to the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and Toitu, the Settlers Museum. This is also the departure point for the Cruise ship shuttles that return to Port.
Please note-
Trips from 9.00am to 11.15am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Trips from 12.00 and 12.45pm leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
All trips conclude in Dunedin City except the 11.15am trip that returns to Port Chalmers at 2.15pm

What's Included

Morning trips depart from Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin City
Discounted return trips back to Port Chalmers
Entry ticket to the Castle and Gardens included in your fare
Mid-day Trips depart Dunedin City and return to Dunedin by Shuttle van
Drop off to Dunedin
Please bring your own drink bottle
Bring a warm jacket for those colder days
Return trips to Port Chalmers depend on availability on the day $35 NZD, per passenger.
Your tour of the castle is Self Guided

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We Leave from one of the floating jetties, either side of the Back Beach boat ramp, adjacent to the Port Chalmers Yacht Club. Bookings from 8.30 am until 11.00 am Leave from here. Bookings from 11.30 am and later leave from Steamer Basin in Dunedin City.

End point

Steamer Basin, Dunedin. Trips from Back Beach end at this location. From here it is a short 5 - 10 minute walk to the Dunedin Railway Station and the centre city. Return options to Port may be available - $35 NZD, per passenger, may be charged for this return trip if available.

What to expect

A scenic 10-15 minute water taxi ride across the harbour from Port Chalmers or Dunedin to Macandrew Bay where you will board our shuttle van for a 10 minute ride up the hill to the famous Larnach Castle, the only castle in New Zealand.
This service includes your entry ticket to the castle and gardens. You have 1.5 to 2 hours to explore. We then pick you up in the van for the ride back down to the harbour, and your water taxi ride into Dunedin. Options to return to Port Chalmers can be organized on the day of travel.
Please note -
Trips from 9.00 am - 11.15 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Trips from 12.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
IMPORTANT NOTE -
ALL trips finish in Dunedin City EXCEPT the 11.15 trip from Port Chalmers that returns to Port at 2.30pm

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our guide is available for the transport and entry to the Castle only. The tour of the castle and gardens is self guided.
Supplied by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Ltd
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Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Water Transfers
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
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Cancellation Policy

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

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