Mainland Peninsula Tour
Enjoy a full-day tour experiencing lovely Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You will see all the city highlights before journeying along the Otago Peninsula, which is full of wildlife and the majestic Larnach Castle (garden entry included, the tour inside the castle can be booked and paid for on the day if required). Also included is a visit to The Opera (Formerly Known as Penguin Place) - learn about the Yellow-Eyed penguin and our conservation efforts to protect them. Guests then move into the rehabilitation centre (when penguins are present) where Yellow-Eyed penguins and other penguin species can be seen up close. Then a short bus trip to the reserve where you are guided on an approximately 2km nature walk (Some steps included and uneven ground). Your local guide has many stories of the area and knows all the best spots and vantage points along the way. There is plenty of time to chat and enjoy the commentary during your small-group tour.
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Mainland Peninsula Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Mainland Peninsula Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Larnach Castle & Gardens
You will visit New Zealand's only castle. Explore the extensive gardens and see stunning views of Otago harbour. Or just relax with a great coffee and some tasty food. (Garden entry included. The tour inside the castle can be booked and paid for on the day if required.)
The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
Visit The Opera (Formerly Known as Penguin Place) - learn about the yellow-eyed penguin and our conservation efforts to protect them. Guests then move into the rehabilitation centre (when penguins are present) where yellow-eyed penguins and other penguin species can be seen up close. Then a short bus trip to the reserve where you are guided on an approximately 2km nature walk (Some steps included and uneven ground) with the potential to see numerous plants and animals, including yellow-eyed penguins and little penguins, fur seals, sea lions and more.
Dunedin Railways
Visit Dunedin Railway Station the most photographed building in the southern hemisphere. Beautiful Edwardian architecture.
Inclusions
- Larnach castle gardens only
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Opera Eco Reserve Entry
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Entrance fees ( Castle tour entry)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A maximum of 11 people per booking
- A large amount of walking is involved at The opera Eco Reserve. If unable to take the tour into the reserve there is an option to wait at reception
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not Suitable for wheelchairs and walkers
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from hotels, motels and port Chalmers. Anywhere in the city. Cruise ship passengers we will be in the terminal holding up a large Tourworks sign. Do NOT take the shuttle into town.
Meeting / End Points
- We have vans with signage. We will see you at your accommodation or in the terminal at the port where we will be holding up a large Tourworks sign. (Do NOT take the shuttle into town). We will see you in the terminal 15 minutes before scheduled start time.
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• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
