Top Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula Transportation Rentals in 2026

Make the most of a short time in Dunedin on this action-packed one-hour V8 trike tour of the city and Otago Peninsula. Starting in the central city, pass some of the most beautiful historic buildings and learn about Dunedin’s culture and heritage. Continue your drive out to the peninsula, where you can enjoy views of hills and beaches, and maybe even spot some birds and wildlife.

Explore New Zealand’s only castle—Larnach Castle—on this half-day small-group tour around Dunedin. Hop aboard an air-conditioned minivan and discover some of the city’s most popular sights, from the steepest street in the world to New Zealand’s most photographed building, before enjoying coastal views of the Pacific Ocean from the scenic Highcliff Road.

Travelers short on time in Dunedin who want a comprehensive overview of the city and Otago Peninsula will enjoy this half-day small-group tour. After stops at city highlights including Baldwin Street, the University of Otago, and the Octagon, head out to the Otago Peninsula along a scenic road. This is not a guaranteed penguin-viewing experience. Yellow-eyed penguins are wild, extremely rare and free to move throughout a large natural habitat

Be surprised by the rugged natural landscape that’s part of the Dunedin city boundaries on this tour of the Otago Peninsula. Start with a guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle, and learn all about Dunedin’s early settler history from your guide. Continue further along the peninsula, hopping aboard a wildlife cruise of the Otago Harbour. Spot fur seals, albatross, and maybe even dolphins and penguins while admiring the views.

Nature enthusiasts will love this full-day tour of the Otago Peninsula and a wildlife cruise on Otago Harbour. Check out the local colony of penguins at Penguin Place on the peninsula, and look out for a variety of birds on the cruise, including albatross. You also have a good chance of seeing fur seals and sea lions, both in the sea and on the beaches.

Explore Dunedin highlights on a half-day, small-group tour that goes from the city's historic landmarks to the beaches of the Otago Peninsula. See the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and more, then continue to the beautiful Otago Peninsula, pausing en route for a walk on St. Clair Beach and esplanade. This tour includes transfers from Port Chalmers, with departure times to suit cruise ship arrivals.

There’s more to brewing beer than meets the eye, and more to brewery tours than tastings. Learn about beer-brewing history at one of Dunedin’s most iconic breweries—Speight’s Brewery—while a guide takes you through on an interactive tour. As you tour with a small group, there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Beer lovers and anyone interested in local culture and history will enjoy this tour.

Swap the cruise port for the Otago countryside on a half-day shore excursion that covers Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Your sightseeing tour covers city-center highlights, such as the Dunedin Railway Station, then travels to the wildlife-filled peninsula, stopping en route at scenic lookouts and for a beachside view of basking sea lions. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group shore excursion with port transfers.

Take in lush green hilltops that roll down to deep blue waters, all while feeling the wind in your face with this full-day electric bike rental service. After picking up your ebike from Central Dunedin, spend the whole day exploring the city, the harbor district, and roads that weave through the nearby Otago Peninsula.

Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on this small-group tour, featuring highlights including Larnach Castle’s gardens, the Dunedin Railway Station, and the University of Otago. Visit The OPERA to learn about conservation efforts for yellow-eyed penguins and enjoy a guided nature walk to spot local wildlife. With engaging commentary and personalized attention, this tour offers a comprehensive and memorable experience of the region.