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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular dunedin & otago tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Boutique Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown with 4 cellar doors, lunch, and scenic stops in Cromwell, Gibbston, and Bannockburn.
“One of my favorite days of the trip! Tour guide was friendly and helpful and loved the intimacy of the small group wine tastings”
Half-day Otago Peninsula wildlife tour with small groups, private viewing access at Cape Saunders and a penguin reserve near Dunedin.
“It was amazing and we saw baby seals playing, sea lions, various birds and yellow eyed penguins. We were very luck and saw one coming back from the ocean. The tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable. It was a great tour.”
Evening guided penguin viewing on Otago Peninsula near Dunedin. See blue penguins at dusk, learn from conservation experts.
“It was fantastic and the Blue Penguins were so cute. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a sense of humour and happy to answer any questions.”
Cycle Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Auripo: viaducts, tunnels, cafe stops, and a self-paced 6-hour day tour.
“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”
Visit New Zealand’s only castle with a self-guided admission ticket to Larnach Castle and Gardens, plus native plant trails.
“Wonderful morning out so historic people who work there are informative and very friendly a must do when visiting Dunedin”
Small-group half-day tour from Port Chalmers: Dunedin highlights, St. Clair, and the Otago Peninsula sea-lion beach walk.
“Please check as we were given instructions to meet 20 minutes away. Panicked and sent a chat message and found out pick up was 3 minutes from the ship. 🥰. Tour and driver were excellent. Got to go to the beach and see the sea lions and the city center and the beautiful scenery as…”
See rare yellow-eyed penguins on Otago Peninsula on a 90-minute guided eco-reserve walk and rehab centre visit.
“I enjoyed this tour - althouh we saw Little Blue Penguins we missed the Yellow-Eyed Penguins in the wild but had great views of the two in rehab! Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
1-hour Otago Peninsula wildlife cruise from Dunedin to spot royal albatross, dolphins, seals, and penguins with jackets, binoculars, and Wi‑Fi.
“It was a very informative and fun activity and we saw Albertross so that made our day. Don't forget sunscreen is my advice.”
A 75-minute Speight’s Brewery tour in Dunedin with an interactive history walk, beer ingredients, and a tasting in the iconic tasting room.
“Very interesting tour, we enjoyed it thoroughly. Information was very professionally presented and the tasting at the end of the tour was a highlight.”
Otago Peninsula tour from Dunedin with seals and albatross chances, then close-up blue penguin viewing at Pukekura.
“Easy hotel pick up and drop off. Excellent driver who provided a wealth of knowledge of local fauna along the way. And the blue penguins were the star of the show!!”
Small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula tour with Baldwin Street and Larnach Castle gardens, round-trip transfers from Port Chalmers.
“James was the best! He was extremely knowledgeable about culture, events, and details about the area. He was super friendly, entertaining, and made the day loads of fun! Ask for James, and you will for sure be delighted. 5+ stars.”
Half-day Dunedin highlights tour from Port Chalmers with Signal Hill, Baldwin Street, Otago sights, free time in the Octagon, and more.
“Kim our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The organisation of getting the right people to the right bus at the beginning of the tour was a bit chaotic - but we got there in the end and enjoyed the trip.”
Small-group Dunedin harbour cruise to Otago Peninsula and Taiaroa Head for albatross, seals, sea lions, and live commentary in 1.5–2 hrs.
“Rebecca is an experienced, careful cruise pilot who knows "the ropes" about finding the best places to find wildlife and in some cases they come to you such as the albatross that loved hanging around our boat. I was wishing I had a fish to throw to him.”
Water taxi and shuttle from Port Chalmers to Larnach Castle and gardens, then free time in Dunedin with small-group service.
“There was a beautiful ride across the water where we were met for a short ride to the castle. The castle grounds were exceptional. We really liked the small group as there were big buses pulling up dropping off a lot of people at once. We were pressed for time and boat captain/ owner made…”
Small-group Dunedin city sights plus Otago Peninsula wildlife and Larnach Castle gardens. Pickup included, sea lions and birds.
“Lucy was our tour guide for the day and we were very lucky to have her as she went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience, and we did. Thank you Lucy for a great day out!!”
