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Spend a day experiencing the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without having to rent a car on a private guided tour. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with stops at Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, Otago University, Dunedin Railway Station, and the Royal Albatross Centre on the windswept Otago Peninsula. Hotel or port pickup transfers from Dunedin or Port Chalmers are included for your convenience.

Otago’s deep-water port has shaped New Zealand’s history since the 1840s. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore Port Chalmers’ rich maritime heritage, from its origins as the Māori settlement of Kōpūtai to its role in the gold rush era, and its continued importance today. You’ll also discover how its historic architecture, artistic community, and working port atmosphere give this harbourside town its distinctive character. The tour starts at Port Chalmers Maritime Museum, built in 1877 on reclaimed land. You’ll weave through the historic town center, passing the grand Municipal Town Hall, before climbing to a spectacular lookout with panoramic views of Otago Harbour, Quarantine Island, and the Otago Peninsula. The tour ends near the commemorative garden marking the 150th anniversary of the Port Chalmers land purchase.

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We are very well known, always have immaculate vehicles and very fun knowledgeable guides. The castle is NZ only castle and holds a lot of history as well as a garden of International significance its well worth the visit! We also stop at the Worlds Steepest Street, Signal Hill Lookout for a view over the city as well as taking a stroll in the oldest gardens in NZ - the Botanic Gardens before stopping at the Dunedin Railway Station - NZs most photographed station! You will love the Otago Peninsula - one of the most stunning places you can visit in our city We will have time of stopping and photo taking before entering the castle for a guided tour.

If you want easy access to Dunedin's most popular attractions or some various unknown locals only attractions. I own this business and take great pleasure in giving my clients the best day we can Greate in the short time we have to discover Dunedin city and surrounds.

See many of the most impressive and interesting sights around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula in just one day on this tour, specifically designed for cruise ship travelers. Meet your guide at the port and then head out to see New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle, the authentic Chinese Gardens, the fascinating Settlers Museum, the world’s steepest street and much more.

Private Transport option with a flexible itinerary to suit your interests - SEE THE BEST SPOTS OF YOUR CHOOSING!

This tour is a unique option if you are looking to make the most of your time while visisting Port Chalmers by cruise ship. It offers a combination of scenic ferry transport to Otago Peninsula, The popular OPERA Eco Sanctuary and Yellow Eyed Penguin rehabilitation centre, Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and Dunedin City sights and drop off. Its a tour that covers it all and saves on travel time by combining ferry and coach.