SHORE EXCURSIONS · NEW ZEALAND
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The 9 most popular 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.
Half-day Dunedin highlights from Port Chalmers: Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, Otago University, Olveston, Octagon and museums.
Most Popular“Kim our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The organisation of getting the right people to the right bus at the beginning of the tour was a bit chaotic - but we got there in the end and enjoyed the trip.”
Guided Larnach Castle and Dunedin highlights from Port Chalmers. Small group, castle entry, city stops, and guided narration in 6 hours.
“Fantastic tour. Ann was an amazing guide. Was able to see many interesting places. Great value for the cost. I loved the spots we stopped at prior to reaching the castle.”
Full-day Dunedin tour from Port Chalmers with city sights, botanic gardens, beaches, viewpoints, and optional Larnach Castle.
“The tour was great. We had a very entertaining and intereting tour quide. I thought the area around Dunedin was Beautiful!”
Small-group Dunedin city and Otago Peninsula shore tour with Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle Gardens and Olveston, plus port transfers.
“Arlene, was wonderful explaining the town history and giving us time to explore. There was a lot to do with the botanical gardens, train station, castle, university, various lookouts and the Olveston Home. The latter was a little long but still worth it. Arlene was also very helpful in getting us set up for Christchurch.”
Port Chalmers to Dunedin highlights and Larnach Castle in one 7-hour shore trip with guided castle admission, plus short city free time.
“Tracey our tour guide was welcoming, friendly and informative. We enjoyed seeing the highlights of Dunedin and Olveston House was very interesting - we really liked the tour of the house and hearing about its history. We would recommend this tour.”
Larnach Castle meets Otago Peninsula wildlife on a small-group Dunedin shore trip, with binoculars and a cruise past Taiaroa Head.
“The size of the group was ideal for the castle tour and boat ride. The tour guide did a great job telling us about the castle and the families lives. Danny pointed out so many great things on the boat tour.”
A small-group boat cruise from Port Chalmers to Taiaroa Head and Otago Harbour for albatross, seals, and dramatic coastal views.
“Very friendly crew. Prompt pickup from the cruise terminal and very easy to locate. On board they have binoculars and jackets if you get cold. We saw the white capped albatross, seals and various other wildlife.”
Cruise-friendly Dunedin day trip with guided **Larnach Castle**, the **Chinese Garden**, and Toitu Museum—plus city sights and steep street photos.
“This was a very stressful and uncomfortable tour. We arrived at the meeting Point on time and there was no one to meet us. We called the office four times because there was no representative holding a sign for our tour. Over 20 minutes lateRead more”
Totally Local Wildscene private shore excursion from Port Chalmers to Dunedin highlights and a guided Larnach Castle visit for up to 8.
“Fantastic tour! Glenn went above and beyond to show us the best of Dunedin. He gave us water and chocolates, stopped at two stores for shopping, took us on an interior tour of Larnach castle - he spent two hours extra. Best tour ever!”
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