Mainland Peninsula Tour | 6 hours 30 minutes

68 Reviews | Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
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Mainland Peninsula Tour
2 Adults x $165.76
$331.52
Approx Total
$331.52
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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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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. ... Read more â–Ľ

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Meeting points

Dunedin, New Zealand, NZ

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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.)

    1 hour

  • 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Dunedin Railway Station

    Visit Dunedin Railway Station the most photographed building in the southern hemisphere. Beautiful Edwardian architecture.

    15 minutes

  • The Octagon (Pass By)

    The center of Dunedin.

  • University of Otago

    New Zealand's 1st university and a fabulous place to get some great photos.

    15 minutes

  • Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

    Visit the worlds steepest city street. Feeling like a stroll? Take the climb to the top.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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68 reviews

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A wonderful Day

Published on Feb, 2025

A wonderful day exploring the area and many sites. We enjoyed the city stops as well as the penguins. Timing of the sites was good although we would have liked to spend a little more time at Larchmont castle to tour the house. The driver was knowledgeable and provided good information.

Great overview of the...

Published on Feb, 2025

Great overview of the city plus there were wild seals and penguins! Guide was knowledgeable, fun, and welcoming.

Excellent customer service

Published on Mar, 2024

Somehow--and, I swear, I cannot figure out how, I signed up for this trip on the wrong date. Russ at Tourworks NZ was so kind in letting me change it without penalty at the last minute. He offered me another trip two days later and , when that port call cancelled due to high winds, again at the last minute, he was very understanding again. He was very prompt with refunds. We never got to tour with him but I believe, from his professional and business-like behavior, that any tour he was a part of would be excellent.

Fun in Dunedin

Published on Mar, 2024

We had a quite a spectacular day visiting Dunedin. It was great to get a tour around the city and some of its highlights before heading towards the Peninsula and Larnach Castle. Our guide, Malcolm, was very knowledgeable about the area. The Opera, formerly known as Penguin Place, was a wonderful stop and we were even able to see 3 penguins in the wild. Although our cruise ship was delayed due to gangway issues in the morning, it turned out our port of call time was extended, and Malcolm was accommodating to also show us the albatross as well as drive us back into the city to re-look at the Train Station that we had to rush through earlier due to our delay. Overall, a wonderful full day out in Dunedin and would recommend Tourworks NZ.

Highly recommend this tour

Published on Feb, 2024

Russ was our guide on this tour. It was very informative, well planned and Russ got us back to the ship in plenty of time. We highly recommend the tour!

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