SHORE EXCURSIONS · NEW ZEALAND
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The 11 most popular dunedin shore excursions (port chalmers) shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula shore tour with cruise-friendly timing, Baldwin Street, a railway photo stop, and sea-lion beach time.
Most Popular“Nice trip around the Otago shore stopping to see same seals on Allan's beach also a bit of history seeing the famous train station and steepest Street in the world.”
Half-day Dunedin highlights from Port Chalmers: Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, Otago University, Olveston, Octagon and museums.
“We had a wonderful outing with guides Kim and Greg! Clearly, they love their city and made sure we saw and learned about this special place. From the steepest street in the world to Signal Hill, the Botanical Garden and the Greenway, it was all great. We love our walk about Otaga University and our…”
Guided Larnach Castle and Dunedin highlights from Port Chalmers. Small group, castle entry, city stops, and guided narration in 6 hours.
“Ken was fantastic. His historical knowledge was amazing. Also gave us great info about life in Dunedin today. Great scenery and tour. Well worth the time spent.”
Full-day Dunedin tour from Port Chalmers with city sights, botanic gardens, beaches, viewpoints, and optional Larnach Castle.
“We enjoyed the tour, saw so many different things in Dunedin. Really enjoyed walking up the steepest road. Overall a great day.”
Small-group Dunedin city and Otago Peninsula shore tour with Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle Gardens and Olveston, plus port transfers.
“From our great tour guide, Ross, we learnt lots about Dunedin history and the story about Larnach and the Castle. We had wonderful time. Thanks, Ross.”
Port Chalmers to Dunedin highlights and Larnach Castle in one 7-hour shore trip with guided castle admission, plus short city free time.
“We enjoyed visiting the Olveston House with its history and furnishings intact from the 1900's. Sort of a smallish Downton Abbey! We then had a few hours in downtown Dunedin to wonder about and eat lunch before resuming our city tour. We had some excellent viewpoints from the hills about Dunedin to see the city…”
See Dunedin’s top sights plus guided Larnach Castle and gardens on a small group shore tour with photo stops, views, and free city time.
“Great tour , Tim our bus driver and guide was terrific , very knowledgeable . Never felt rushed and had plenty of time to look around . Would certainly recommend this tour .”
Small-group Dunedin sights plus Otago Peninsula viewpoints and New Zealand’s only Larnach Castle, led by fun local guides.
“We booked this last minute and had a wonderful time! It was great to be able to see more of the countryside of NZ and walk through the beautiful Lanarch Castle! The country is breathtaking, and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about all things NZ! Would highly recommend for a relaxing and easy…”
Larnach Castle meets Otago Peninsula wildlife on a small-group Dunedin shore trip, with binoculars and a cruise past Taiaroa Head.
“We had a great time visiting the castle and on the wildlife cruise. The castle was beautiful and our guide was great - very informative. We saw dolphins, sea lions and blue penguins on the wildlife cruise.”
A small-group boat cruise from Port Chalmers to Taiaroa Head and Otago Harbour for albatross, seals, and dramatic coastal views.
“Great day for a harbor cruise ! The captian & mate were very friendly and relayed lots of info regarding the wildlife through out the harbor. They even served us tea & cookies !! Great views of seals, birds and beauty ! Not too long, left us enough time to explore the town.”
Cruise-friendly Dunedin day trip with guided **Larnach Castle**, the **Chinese Garden**, and Toitu Museum—plus city sights and steep street photos.
“Tour operator re assign us to different company whose tour was focused on visiting CAstle. Our Guid was amaizing, he showed us a lot and his son performed sctish dance. We visited the longest streert, but missed Chinise Guarden and MuRead more”
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