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15 Best Dunedin and The Otago Peninsula Tours In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular dunedin and the otago peninsula tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Dunedin and The Otago Peninsula Tours In New Zealand

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula - A 4-hour half-day that actually fits a sightseeing schedule

1.Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Most Popular★ 5.0

Half-day Otago Peninsula wildlife tour with small groups, private viewing access at Cape Saunders and a penguin reserve near Dunedin.

“An absolutely fabulous excursion with our guide Ben. The trip along the Otago peninsula was beautiful & we saw so many birds. Ben’s knowledge was second to none & his enthusiasm was infectious. The hide provided to look at the seal Read more”

531 reviewsFrom $139.63by Clearwater Wildlife Tours

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Speight’s Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting - Booking and meeting point: start at the brewery door

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand - Arriving at Blue Penguins Pukekura: meeting point and your first vibe check

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket - Getting In Smoothly: Mobile Ticket, Gatehouse, Then the Castle

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula - Dunedin center highlights: Baldwin Street and the Railway Station

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch - Onboard Comfort: Jackets, Binoculars, Wi‑Fi, and the Real Deal Feel

6.Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

★ 4.5

1-hour Otago Peninsula wildlife cruise from Dunedin to spot royal albatross, dolphins, seals, and penguins with jackets, binoculars, and Wi‑Fi.

“Everything you need is on board. The staff all know their wildlife and where to see it. Great to see 2 types of Albatross soaring in the air.”

227 reviewsFrom $43.44by Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

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Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour - The City Segment: First Church of Otago, Harbour Molars, and Speight’s Brewery

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour - Where You Start in Central Dunedin (and the Walk Up)

8.Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group guided tour of Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin: a 1906 Jacobean mansion, art-filled rooms, gardens and harbour views.

“Fascinating history, beautifully maintained, very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend. I would visit again”

205 reviewsFrom $16.13by Olveston Historic Home

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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience - Price and value: how the $102-ish ticket really works

9.Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

★ 5.0

Otago Peninsula tour from Dunedin with seals and albatross chances, then close-up blue penguin viewing at Pukekura.

“Really enjoyed this tour - we were collected from the city centre and taken to the centre via the otago peninsula. Our guide Jono had an in depth knowledge of all these amazing birds that we spotted as well as telling us the stories of the Read more”

163 reviewsFrom $102.39by Blue Penguins Pukekura

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Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour - Getting to the boat: Port Chalmers vs Portobello, and what you should plan

10.Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

★ 5.0

Small-group Dunedin harbour cruise to Otago Peninsula and Taiaroa Head for albatross, seals, sea lions, and live commentary in 1.5–2 hrs.

“Rachel was a very informative tour guide and easy to contact. Unfortunately, we had a day where the wildlife wasn’t all that cooperative and the sea was quite rough.”

115 reviewsFrom $105.50by Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd

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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle - Pickup, Timing, and How You Avoid the First-Day Headache

11.Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

★ 4.5

Small-group Dunedin city sights plus Otago Peninsula wildlife and Larnach Castle gardens. Pickup included, sea lions and birds.

“Lucy provided a fantastic tour of Dunedin. Our time in port was shortened by the cruise line, but she managed to show us so much. The sea lions at the beach on Otago Peninsula were a definite highlight!”

96 reviewsFrom $161.35by Dunedin City, Wildlife and Scenery Tour

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Mainland Peninsula Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour - The OPERA Eco Reserve and the yellow-eyed penguin conservation walk

12.Mainland Peninsula Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula tour with Larnach Castle gardens and The OPERA for yellow-eyed penguins, plus city photo stops.

“Our tour guide Russ was extremely accommodating responding quickly to any of my email concerns quickly in the run up of our visit. Once there his vehicle was comfortable and clean, providing comfort for our small group. The drive included a running commentary of the Dunedin area and sites. It was obvious he knew the…”

74 reviewsFrom $158.25by Tourworks NZ Limited

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Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin - Getting from central Dunedin to the Otago Peninsula

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide - Meeting your guide and getting oriented (starting at 10:00am)

14.Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

★ 5.0

A small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula tour with historian Gregor, Larnach Castle entry, and a darker side of local history.

“Gregor what's a fantastic guide and I had a marvelous experience. I was treated superbly it would be happy to do another guided Journey with him. The City Sites were amazing and lunch time was a real joy.”

65 reviewsFrom $139.78by Tales From Darkest Dunedin

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Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin - Price and value: what $109 buys you in real terms

15.Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

★ 5.0

4-hour stargazing on Otago Peninsula and Allans Beach with warm drinks, Māori sky stories, and small-group pickup from Dunedin.

“Thank you Kylie for a wonderful experience! We love your stories and how you take care of us while we are busy taking photos of the milky way. Btw, you have a lovely voice :) Definitely will recommend this tour to my friends and family.”

62 reviewsFrom $109by Horizon Tours

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