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A historic castle, scenic ferry tours, and a city view. 1
A boat docked at a pier with a red-roofed building on a hill in the background. 2
A seal with a fish in its mouth, surrounded by water. 3
A large seabird flying over a body of water with a hilly landscape in the background. 4
A person steering a boat with a navigation screen and various controls. 5
By Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Limited

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$180 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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Overview

    • Enjoy an exciting scenic ferry to the peninsula that saves time and backtracking
    • Explore the grand interiors of Larnach Castle on a self-guided tour
    • Wander through the castle's award-winning gardens at your own pace
    • Finish in Dunedin City for free time and shopping

Activity location

    • Dunedin
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand | The vessel (look for Port To Port Cruises purple signage) will meet you by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building. Stop once you reach the sealed carpark and meet the boat at the floating pontoon below Yacht Club building around 5-10 minutes before departure time.
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

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From Port Chalmers: Larnach Castle and Dunedin City Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$179.51 x 2 AdultsAU$359.02
Total
Price is AU$359.02
Until Sun, 15 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Scenic ferry ride across Otago Harbour from Port Chalmers
  • Inclusions
    Visit and self-guided tour of Larnach Castle and gardens
  • Inclusions
    Stunning views of the harbour and ocean via Highcliff Road (on a clear day)
  • Inclusions
    Transport to the city afterwards to finish for free time and shopping
  • Inclusions
    Commentary by skipper and coach driver
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the ferry departure place at start of tour, which is a 10 minute flat and easy walk from Cruise Ship Terminal Building. Passengers make their own way to the ferry. (We provide easy and exact instructions on booking confirmation)
  • Exclusions
    Return transport to Port Chalmers from city after your free time and shopping. There are many busses and options available at own cost
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks, which can be purchased at own cost at the Larnach Castle and Dunedin City

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Especially and only available for Cruise Ship passengers/Shore Excursion.

    Step aboard for a scenic ferry crossing on Otago Harbour to go from Port Chalmers to Otago Peninsula, to meet the coach.

    Along the way see and learn about birds boats, shipwrecks, historic quarantine stations on islands as we pass and much more.
    (10-15 mins approx)

    Once at Portobello, Otago Peninsula you’ll meet your scenic coach transport to Larnach Castle.
    (15 mins)

    At Larnach Castle, you’ll have time to explore the castle on a self-guided tour and enjoy the beautiful surrounding gardens. There is also a café located in the ballroom where you can purchase refreshments at your own cost.
    (2 hours approx)

    Your journey then continues into Dunedin City, via the famous Highcliff Road—known for its stunning views of the harbour and ocean, below. (Unless it’s a foggy day!)

    Your journey then continues into Dunedin City, with your driver pointing out some of the city’s highlights and special sights along the way. You’ll be dropped off in central Dunedin, giving you the opportunity to continue exploring, shopping or enjoying the city at your own pace.
    Own free time, until you are ready to return to Port Chalmers. (Driver will point out where cruise and public buses depart from.)

    Numbers of passengers to expect on the tour 2-22 max.

    (Please note that at the beginning of the tour, guests will walk approximately 10 minutes along a flat, paved path to the Port Chalmers Yacht Club, to meet the boat for the first leg of your journey, where the ferry departs at 9:30am.)

Location

Activity location

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    • Dunedin
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand | The vessel (look for Port To Port Cruises purple signage) will meet you by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building. Stop once you reach the sealed carpark and meet the boat at the floating pontoon below Yacht Club building around 5-10 minutes before departure time.
    • Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand