Guided Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Small Group Tour

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Itinerary

1. Picking up

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2. Visit the Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary and discover New Zealand’s remarkable native parrots, including the playful kaka and the world-famous alpine kea. Alongside New Zealand’s native birdlife, encounter colourful parrots and charismatic talking cockatoos from around the world, filling the aviary with colour, personality, and cheerful chatter.

   20 min

3. Signal Hill is a huge land mass near the heart of the Otago Harbour. It is home to the Signal Hill Lookout, offering stunning views just a short drive from the centre city. This is the perfect place to survey Dunedin for the first time.

   15 min

4. Visit Baldwin Street, officially recognised as the world’s steepest residential street. Test your legs on its famously dramatic slope and enjoy one of Dunedin’s most iconic and surprisingly fun landmarks.

   15 min

5. Dunedin railway station is a prominent landmark and tourist site in Dunedin, a city in the South Island of New Zealand. It is speculated by locals to be the most photographed building in the country, as well as the second most photographed in the southern hemisphere, after the Sydney Opera House.

   15 min

6. Explore the elegant gardens of Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only historic castle, with beautiful views over the Otago Peninsula. Enjoy time to relax at the charming café while taking in the castle’s unique setting and stories. Please note that castle entry is not included; tickets can be purchased separately at the site if you wish to visit inside.

   40 minAdmission included

7. Experience the breathtaking coastal scenery of Sandfly Bay, where rolling New Zealand farmland, grazing sheep and cattle, dramatic cliffs, and a beautiful sandy beach meet the wild Pacific Ocean. This spectacular stretch of the Otago Peninsula is also home to a resident sea lion colony, often seen resting along the beach and rocky shoreline.

   20 min

8. Your only chance to see - the world's only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony.A visit to the Royal Albatross Centre and Taiaroa Head (end of Otago Peninsula )offers a unique opportunity to witness the majestic northern royal albatross in their natural habitat. The Centre features a free gallery where you can explore the area's rich wildlife history and learn more about these incredible seabirds. At Taiaroa Head, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the dramatic coastal cliffs, making it a perfect spot for bird watching and taking in the stunning natural scenery. Guests can also browse for souvenirs and relax at the café, enjoying a selection of coffee and delicious food. Don't miss this chance to experience the beauty of one of the world's few mainland albatross colonies!

   30 min

9. Finishing the visit at Albatross Center, then directly drive back to Dunedin city and Port chamers,On the return journey, enjoy the coastal drive along the Otago Peninsula, where you’ll spot various seabirds and pass by charming local villages before heading back to your cruise ship.drop off spot are at Octagan and Port chalmers only.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Dunedin

• Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 15 city tours we list in Dunedin.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 15.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Dunedin

Dunedin is a Scottish-founded university city on New Zealand's South Island, beside the Otago Peninsula and its albatrosses, penguins and seals.

Dunedin was founded in 1848 by Scottish settlers, and its name is the Gaelic form of Edinburgh. The Octagon, an eight-sided plaza at the centre, is ringed by St Paul's Cathedral and the town hall and holds a statue of Robert Burns. Victorian and Edwardian buildings of dark stone fill the streets, among them the Flemish-style railway station and the Gothic First Church. The University of Otago, the country's oldest, gives the city a student character.

Top-ranked sights in Dunedin: Dunedin Railway Station , Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle.

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