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Dunedin Sightseeing Attractions and Tours
  Dunedin City Tour - Duration: 4 Hours  

 

Explore the city of Dunedin! Personalized small group sightseeing with knowledgeable local guide. Daily departures available for cruise passengers and city based passengers. Start 9am from ship's wharf Port Chalmers, start 9:30am from Dunedin Railway Station. Maximum of 10 people in the group so plenty of opportunity to get out of the vehicle and have a good look around each site. Discover attractions like Baldwin Street, Olveston House, Cadbury World, Speights Brewery and Toitu Museum. Enjoy scenic views of the Otago Harbor. and arrive at the . Walk among 19th century buildings at the heart of the University of Otago campus often bustling with students and professors. Get to the best locations for viewing the Clock Tower. Signal Hill Lookout offers expansive views over Dunedin city. Down in the valley is the World's Steepest Street (Baldwin Street).

Baldwin Street Dunedin
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  Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour - Duration: 1 Hour  

 

Admire the fine architecture, gardens and decor of the elegant Olveston Historic Home during a 1-hour guided tour of this must-see attraction in Dunedin. You can also stroll through the beautiful gardens and take in views of the city and Otago Harbour.

During the house tour, your knowledgeable guide shares informative commentary about the design, art and furnishings, as well as the family that built the home. This tour gives you a chance to glimpse life in New Zealand during the early 20th century and learn about one of Dunedin’s most prominent families.

Olveston House Dunedin
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  Taieri Gorge Rail Journey - Duration: 4 Hour  

 

A highlight of your visit to Dunedin is a trip on the Taieri Gorge Railway – one of the world’s great train trips and one of Dunedin’s top attractions. Departing daily from downtown Dunedin into the Taieri Gorge, this trip travels through some of New Zealand’s most beautiful and ever changing scenery which can not seen from the road! 

With sightseeing stops, an on board café and outside viewing platforms it is the perfect all weather activity and one of the key attractions in Dunedin – not to be missed.

Taieri Gorge Railway
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  Full-Day Wildlife Tour from Dunedin - Duration: 7 Hour  

 

Visit one of the world's rarest penguins in their natural environment, explore the far reaches of the Otago Peninsula and a chance to see the Royal Albatross in flight and the yellow eye penguins which are unique to New Zealand. Also included in this full day tour is an in-depth look at Dunedin's main city sights.

Lookouts, photo stops and full commentary provided along with complimentary light refreshments and chilled bottled water for everyone on board. Enjoy our personal attention to your interests in this small group tour.

 Franz Josef Glavier Valley Walk
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  Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip - Duration: 8 Hours  

 

Explore the South Island’s gorgeous scenery on a full-day excursion from Dunedin. In the morning, travel aboard the Taieri Gorge Railway through stunning mountain landscapes en route to Pukerangi. Your train steams along the Taieri Plains and into the mountains, chugging over bridges and viaducts that span spectacular ravines such as the Taieri Gorge. The train slows down at especially scenic spots so that you can snap some photos. Enjoy a stop or two along the route where you can stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery. Upon your return to Dunedin, your guide picks you up in a comfortable minivan to take you around the Otago Peninsula. Your knowledgeable guide takes you to some of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand, allowing time at each place to dig your toes into the sand. Your guide returns you to Dunedin in the late afternoon to end your tour. Get personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this small-group tour limited to 19 people.

Franz Josef Glacier Walk
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  Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour - Duration: 8 Hours  

 

See the highlights of Dunedin’s city center and Larnach Castle in the morning, then spend the afternoon immersed in the natural beauty of the Otago Peninsula. ee the city’s highlights including the University of Otago and Baldwin Street, which claims to be the steepest residential street in the world. Take photos of the Dunedin Railway Station, known as “Gingerbread George” for its elaborate Renaissance Revival architecture. Then take in the Octagon, the vibrant city center where many notable Victorian and Edwardian buildings are located, including heritage-listed Dunedin Town Hall and St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral. Visit the nesting grounds of the rare and endangered yellow-eyed penguin and northern royal albatross as you explore the scenic coast along Taiaroa Head. Small-group tour with a maximum of 19 people allows for personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.

Yellow eyed Penguin
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  Otago Peninsula Guided Coastal Walk Including the Chasm and Lover's Leap - Duration: 4 Hours  

 

Discover the scenic natural beauty of the Otago Peninsula on a half-day excursion from Dunedin. See the Chasm and Lovers Leap rock formations on a guided hike along the coast. Take in a landscape of windswept trees growing on a rugged coast dotted with rock formations such as the Chasm, a tall basalt column, and a natural rock bridge best viewed from the Lovers Leap lookout point. The track continues through native bush then down a 650-foot (200 meter) sand dune, the largest in the Otago region, to arrive at the beach.  Explore a nature reserve where you look for native wildlife like New Zealand fur seals and yellow-eyed penguins. The small-group tour, limited to 9 people, ensures a personalized experience with your guide.

Franz Josef Heli Hike
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