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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

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12 Dec
Sat
13 Dec
Sun
14 Dec
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Olveston instead of the train: This option doesn't include train trip. It includes a 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home.

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GBP 131.85

Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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
  • Signal Hill

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Marvel the panorama of Dunedin city and harbour and get a good idea of how city is laid out
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    A short stroll to view bird aviaries and unique plants that do well in Dunedin
  • University of Otago

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Enjoy a short stop to view and take a photo of the oldest university of New Zealand - University of Otago.
  • Castle Street North(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Drive via a street mostly inhabited by Otago University students and see the house where a famous NZ band six60 started.
  • The Octagon(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Pass by the heart of the city - the Octagon
  • First Church of Otago

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Stop to view from outside and inside of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
  • Dunedin Railway Station

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Short stop at Dunedin Railway Station to view of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.
  • Otago Peninsula

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Sit back and enjoy the drive to Larnach Castle Gardens with the most breathtaking views of Otago Peninsula and Otago Harbour
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Olveston Historic Home

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

Driver/guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Food and drinks
Larnach Castle interior

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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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