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Start at Port Chalmers to experience the pure beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery.
You will experience memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays on a Peninsula Drive via Highcliff Road to Larnach Castle. Your tour will include an entry to the garden only of the only castle of New Zealand - Larnach castle. You will stop at the world's steepest street, local lookout point to enjoy the views of city, peninsula and harbor, University of Otago - the oldest New Zeland university, Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station and internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand.
In addition you will join a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.
The tour is designed only for small groups, so you will enjoy flexibility and comfort in a small bus.
Important: this tour includes entry to castle garden only, to enter the castle building there is an extra cost $NZD20.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
A short stop to have a look or take a photo of Baldwin Street that used to hold a title of the steepest street in the world for the last 30 years
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Marvel the panorama of Dunedin city and harbour and get a good idea of how city is laid out
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A short stroll to view bird aviaries and unique plants that do well in Dunedin
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Enjoy a short stop to view and take a photo of the oldest university of New Zealand - University of Otago.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive via a street mostly inhabited by Otago University students and see the house where a famous NZ band six60 started.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by the heart of the city - the Octagon
Admission ticket free -
5
Stop to view from outside and inside of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Short stop at Dunedin Railway Station to view of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Sit back and enjoy the drive to Larnach Castle Gardens with the most breathtaking views of Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Enjoy roughly 1-1.5 hour at the Castle gardens to explore the gardens, stop at the cafe to grab some snacks and a drink and take lots of photos with amazing views. Hear the dramatic story of William Larnach and his family. Please note this tour includes entry to gardens only, there is an extra fee to enter the castle building itself. Entry to the building of the castle is not included. there is an extra fee of NZD20 to pay at the door.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Olveston is an eloquent expression of one family's dream. A tour of Olveston allows an intimate glimpse of the lifestyle of a privileged family in the early 1900's. It reflects a lifestyle enjoyed by just a few, but represents a most important piece in the mosaic of early New Zealand life as a whole.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are stairs to access first floor at Olveston historic home.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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