Shore Excursions Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

Otago Peninsula

We offer you a choice of 2 small group tours  for a maximium of 10 people.

Option 1 Otago Peninsula, Natures Wonders (wildlife experience),  city tour and the Albatross Centre.

Option 2 Otago Peninsula, Natures Wonders (wildlife experience),  city tour  and Larnach Castle.

Both tours include Port Chalmers wharf pickup and drop off, departing from the wharf at 9.00am, returning approximately 3.30pm.  Lunch is not included in the tour prices, but a lunch stop is made for you during your tour. 


Option 1 Otago Peninsula, Natures Wonders, City Tour & Albatross Colony $NZ195pp

The Otago Peninsula headland is arguably the most precious wildlife habitat in New Zealand.

Here at Natures Wonders, set amongst truly spectacular scenery,significant breeding colonies of wildlife including the worlds rarest penguins,the yellow-eyed (Hoiho - meaning noise shouter); the little blue penguins, the New Zealand fur seals, sea lions and a large variety of birdlife all live in harmony. 

Your 1 hour tour at Natures Wonders is by 8 wheel drive all terrain vehicle for an exhilarating cross country tour.

Your tour includes a city tour where we take a look at Baldwin St (steepest street in the world), Otago University, and Dunedin Railway Station, before returning you to your cruise ship.

The Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head, on the tip of the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand, is the only mainland breeding colony for any albatross species found in the southern hemisphere. Join our highly trained guides as you are led through the amazing world of the Royal Albatross, including an introductory video, albatross breeding cycle information and colony viewing from the Richdale Observatory.

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Albatross


Option 2 Otago Peninsula, Natures Wonders, City Tour & Larnach Castle $NZ195pp. 

The Otago Peninsula headland is arguably the most precious wildlife habitat in New Zealand.

Here at Natures Wonders, set amongst truly spectacular scenery,significant breeding colonies of wildlife including the worlds rarest penguins,the yellow-eyed (Hoiho - meaning noise shouter); the little blue penguins, the New Zealand fur seals, sea lions and a large variety of birdlife all live in harmony. 

Your 1 hour tour at Natures Wonders is by 8 wheel drive all terrain vehicle for an exhilarating cross country tour.

Your tour includes a city tour where we take a look at Baldwin St (steepest street in the world), Otago University, and Dunedin Railway Station, before returning you to your cruise ship.

Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle is New Zealand's only castle.  With its unique architecture, this Neo-Gothic Castle with colonial veranda, has a fascinating history of William Larnach, his three wives, his career in politics and banking, and his eventual scandalous suicide, to match!  Wander through this lovingly restored castle and beautiful gardens at your leisure.

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If you would prefer to book a private charter while you are in Dunedin, please send an email outling your requirements to jo@discoverytravel.co.nz