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Port Chalmers
Port Chalmers
Max People : 6
Tour Details

Ride the Taieri Gorge Railway on a round-trip route from Dunedin to Pukerangi, and take a guided tour of the Otago Peninsula by minivan in the afternoon. The train steams through vivid South Island landscapes, including the Taieri Plains and Taieri Gorge, stopping en route for photo ops plus a leg stretch in Pukerangi. Then dig your toes in the sand at Otago’s gorgeous beaches and keep a lookout for oceanic wildlife.

Otago Peninsula Tour

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Departure & Return Location

Port Chalmers

Departure Time

8:30am

Price Includes

  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking guide
  • Round Train Tickets from Dunedin to Pukerangi,

Price Excludes

  • Entrance fees to Castle building
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks

Complementaries

  • Camera
  • snacks
  • Cash and credit cards
  • sun glasses
What to Expect
  • Scenic drive into the city of Dunedin to view the largest and collection of Edwardian and Victorian structures.
  • Visit Baldwin street which is the ‘steepest street in the world’.
  • Visit the University of Otago.
  • Go to the Historic Dunedin Railway Station.
  • Visit Otago Peninsula.
  • visit Larnach Castle gardens to see some of the finest views of Otago Harbour and also explore a unique collection of specialized gardens.
  • On the way towards Portobello visit Tidal Inlets and learn about the waders and waterfowl  that rely on Tidal Inlets, watch native birds of New Zealand feeding and, see some of the finest scenery.
  • View the unique and treasured Penguins and other native wildlife at the coasts.
  • Go through a series of tunnels and hides to get a good view of the yellow-eyed penguin.
  •  See little blue penguins, New Zealand sea lions and New Zealand fur seals.
  • Stop by Taiaroa Head where the Northern Royal Albatross can often be seen.
  • Head back to Port Chalmers.
    Itinerary

    Stop AtBaldwin Street, the University of Otago and the Historic Dunedin Railway Station

    Our tour begins with a scenic drive into the city to admire the largest collection of Edwardian and Victorian structures. We also visit Baldwin Street, the ‘steepest street in the world’; the University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest university; and the Historic Dunedin Railway Station. Before heading farther along the bay, enjoy the city’s central plaza with its octagonal layout.

    Stop At Larnach Castle gardens

    The journey continues out onto the Otago Peninsula, where the southern rollers pound our coastline and rare wildlife comes ashore regularly throughout the year. We visit Larnach Castle gardens, where a unique collection of specialized gardens can be explored and some of the finest views of the Otago Harbour can be seen. Please note that lunch is not included; however, you will have the opportunity to purchase something from the Larnach Castle Ballroom Café or later on during the tour. If you have any dietary requirements, please let your guide know on the day of the tour.

    Stop AtTidal Inlets

    After your Larnach Castle experience, we follow the winding gravel roads towards Portobello, the main township on the Otago Peninsula. On the way, we visit the Tidal Inlets and learn about this fascinating ecosystem and the waders and waterfowl that rely on it. View native birds of New Zealand feeding on rich mudflats and see some of the finest scenery along this rugged coastline.
    Continuing on, we spend the afternoon viewing the unique and treasured penguins and other native wildlife that call the coasts of New Zealand home. We take an adventurous journey through a series of tunnels and hides to get unrivaled viewing of the ‘critically endangered’ yellow-eyed penguin. We also see little blue penguins, NZ sea lions and NZ fur seals who come ashore regularly. Grab your cameras — you can expect to see at least two of these species during the afternoon! This Dunedin penguin tour provides you with fantastic photographic opportunities and introduces you to arguably the rarest penguin in the world. The 90 steps to climb and 600 meters to trek take approximately 90 minutes, and the rewards are immeasurable.

    Stop AtTaiaroa Head

    Our final stop is at Taiaroa Head, where the Northern Royal Albatross can often be seen gliding around the headland. Our guide will tell you the story of a truly amazing bird that spends most of his life at sea and chooses the tip of the Otago Peninsula to breed. The surrounding area is also full of interest, and it’s a perfect way to finish the day before taking the low road back to Port Chalmers.

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