Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Baldwin Street is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the steepest street in the world.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  University of Otago, which was built in 1879. The registry, however, is most famous for its clock tower: a prominent feature that overlooks the entire university like a shining beacon.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Visit portrait statue of Robert Burns. Four versions exist, in New York City (United States), Dundee (Scotland), London (England), and Dunedin (New Zealand).

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Designed by R. A Lawson, this prominent Gothic style church sits right at the heart of Dunedin city. Its construction process, which started in 1867 and finished in 1875.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Widely regarded as one of the finest pieces of Edwardian Baroque style architecture in New Zealand, the Railway Station is one of the most photographed landmarks in the country.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions. Lovingly restored by the Barker Family, the Castle and surrounding grounds are at the heart of the Dunedin visitor experience. We will stop for lunch break at the Larnach Castle Ballroom Café.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7

  Sandfly Bay is a phenomenal experience. Towering sand dunes descend onto a wide beach. Headlands and coastal rock formations shelter the area from the elements. The track to the beach starts at the carpark, then descends onto a sandy track through the sand dunes. Take a moment to see the amazing views of the bay from the viewing platforms on the way down. The beach is surrounded by sand dunes, cliffs and surging waves. It provides a different perspective of Lion’s Head Rock, an offshore island resting beyond the waves. Despite the name of the bay, you won’t find many sandflies. However, there are other species in the area. New Zealand fur seals and New Zealand sea lions are found resting on the beach. Keep your distance as they are quite fast and can be dangerous. Yellow-eyed penguins have a large colony here. They are frequently seen arriving from sea in the evening. Avoid approaching them and their nesting grounds as they are easily threatened.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Hoopers Inlet - unique scenery and the opportunity to view a wide range of birdlife with nearby Allans Beach frequently offering the viewing of sealions. Respect their needs by keeping at least 10 m away from sleeping sea lions, and 20 m from active animals. Do not linger on beaches at dawn And dusk where penguins may come ashore.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Allans Beach is one of many wild, rugged and beautiful beaches on the Otago Peninsula. It is frequented by New Zealand fur seals, New Zealand sea lions, and yellow-eyed penguins. The public are urged to keep at least 10 meter's (33 ft) away from these animals. Visitors encountering yellow-eyed penguins are asked to crouch down so as not to disturb them. Self-guided walk to the beach. Wildlife sighting no 100% guarantee.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Chinese tour guides available

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