Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

5.0
(35 reviews)
Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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5 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best spots in the comfort of a spacious van, giving you the flexibility to spend as much time as you like at each stop.

A larger group option is also available.

Take a scenic drive through Dunedin and along the Otago Peninsula, soaking in some of the region’s most breathtaking views. Your tour includes a stop at the Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour), home to the world’s only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here, you can enjoy lunch, explore the visitor centre, or step outside to see these magnificent seabirds in flight — and maybe spot nearby seals!

On the return journey via Portobello Road along the harbour, keep an eye out for wading birds. With this tour, you have the freedom to create a truly memorable experience, customised to suit your group’s interests.

What's Included

Private tour
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

    You will have a chance to walk up the world’s steepest street, or just take a photo of it.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Signal Hill

    A short stop to enjoy panorama of Dunedin City and surroundings on Signal Hill

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    At your choice you can choose to have a guided stroll at the upper Botanic garden to view bird aviaries with New Zealand native birds and some birds form different parts of the world and view a variety plants depending on the season

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Drive through one of the oldest cemeteries of Dunedin, where some famous people of the area are buried and learn about Thomas Bracken and WIliam Larnach

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    University of Otago

    Have a short stop at the oldest university of New Zealand and hear how important it is to Dunedin City

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    There is a possibility to join a 1 hour guided tour of the historic home of the Olveston at the extra cost of NZD23 per person.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Visit one of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Stop to marvel tone of the most photographed building of New Zealand.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Larnach Castle & Gardens

    You can choose to stop to explore Larnach Castle and the gardens or only the gardens and take pictures of the castle outside. Extra fee for the castle and gardens applies.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 10

    At the end of the Peninsula, there is Albatross Centre which has free entry to look at displays about wildlife, grab some drinks and snack at the cafe, use toilets, browse souvenir shop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    You can choose to have free time at albatross centre or join a 1 hour guided tour which is NZD55 per person. During one hour guided tour you will hear all about Royal Albatross, watch a short movie, walk up the hill to the viewing platform to view albatross nesting area

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 12

    While on Otago Peninsula you have a choice to join one of the wildlife tours - a guided walking tour of Penguin Place, NZD55 per person

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    Otago Peninsula drive offers the most breathtaking scenery via both, Highcliff and Portobello roads. It is about one hour drive one way from the city to the end of the peninsula

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking or a bigger group of 11
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Fantail Tours Limited

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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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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