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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.
“Awesome experience - not just wine but also a lovely scenery along the way. Good guide. I would only recommend a bit of light music on the way back”
Half-day Otago Peninsula wildlife tour with small groups, private viewing access at Cape Saunders and a penguin reserve near Dunedin.
“Amazing variety of wildlife in beautiful setting around the Clearwater farm property. Guides are very knowledgeable and tour includes binoculars and heavy raincoats if you experience wet weather. Very well done.”
Evening guided penguin viewing on Otago Peninsula near Dunedin. See blue penguins at dusk, learn from conservation experts.
“Make sure you rug up. Very chilly, but well worth the wait. Very cute little penguins. Something everyone must do.”
Cycle Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Auripo: viaducts, tunnels, cafe stops, and a self-paced 6-hour day tour.
“Lots of fun riding the old rail trail. The country side can be a bit bleak in parts and in others the view across the mountains is spectacular. We had electric bikes which I would recommend , not for hills but your on holiday right ! A few nice cafe and a great pub along…”
Visit New Zealand’s only castle with a self-guided admission ticket to Larnach Castle and Gardens, plus native plant trails.
“The tour was interesting , although the driver seemed unsure of his facts at times and lacked enthusiasm so it felt somewhat “downbeat”. Compared to service on our ship this was disappointing. Very little time for lunch. We were experRead more”
Small-group half-day tour from Port Chalmers: Dunedin highlights, St. Clair, and the Otago Peninsula sea-lion beach walk.
“Four of us had a great day filled with fantastic commentary from Chris. We had plenty of b time at Dunedin Railway station ( what a great piece of history). We visited Baldwin Street, the steepest Street in the world. Then on to the sea lions , they were so lazy and to get so…”
See rare yellow-eyed penguins on Otago Peninsula on a 90-minute guided eco-reserve walk and rehab centre visit.
“Great tour with great guides who have a great knowledge and can answer all your questions. We saw a blue penguin, a sea lion, fur seals and also birds. Thanks a lot!”
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 knowledgeable host, great bang for your buck! The tasting room just tops it off”
Otago Peninsula tour from Dunedin with seals and albatross chances, then close-up blue penguin viewing at Pukekura.
“Absolutely amazing trip, the team are friendly, knowledgeable and professional, from hotel pick up to drop of the trip was well organised, lovely clean and comfortable transport The platform to I see the penguins is fantastic they come so close and everybody gets a chance to see them. We were fortunate to all see a…”
Small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula tour with Baldwin Street and Larnach Castle gardens, round-trip transfers from Port Chalmers.
“This was a really great tour we had plenty of time to enjoy the sights and lots of interesting commentary on the way, in a small group”
Half-day Dunedin highlights tour from Port Chalmers with Signal Hill, Baldwin Street, Otago sights, free time in the Octagon, and more.
“This was a fabulous tour and Kim was an awesome guide! I highly recommend it! It was the right amount of time for us.”
Small-group Dunedin harbour cruise to Otago Peninsula and Taiaroa Head for albatross, seals, sea lions, and live commentary in 1.5–2 hrs.
“We spent a great afternoon with Port to Port watching sea birds, sea lions, seals and other wildlife. Highly recommend!”
Water taxi and shuttle from Port Chalmers to Larnach Castle and gardens, then free time in Dunedin with small-group service.
“Husband and wife are the owners of the company. Took a quick boat ride across bay with the husband. Once across, took shuttle with his wife to the castle who gave us a bit of background on the castle and the area. The castle is on your Read more”
Small-group Dunedin city sights plus Otago Peninsula wildlife and Larnach Castle gardens. Pickup included, sea lions and birds.
“We were supposed to see albatross, sea lions, seals and penguins, only saw a couple sea lions. We were taken to the reserve to see penguins and albatross but we couldn’t view either one. The albatross and penguins were in a protected area and you had to sign up for a one hour tour at…”
