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City Highlights, Larnach Castle Garden & Olveston Guided Tour

Enjoy a scenic drive from Port Chalmers to explore Dunedin city and Otago Peninsula - the wildlife capital of New Zealand.

Stop at one of the most photographed buildings in the Southern Hemisphere - Dunedin Railway station.

Grab your camera to capture stunning views while driving along Otago Peninsula with the most breathtaking bays, beaches and harbour. Spend some time at Larnach Castle grounds to enjoy the gardens.

Complete this tour with a 60 minute guided tour of Olveston Historic Home.

 Olveston is a time capsule as little has changed inside the house since it was occupied as a family home between 1906 to 1966.

Olveston is an authentic and original historic home depicting the life of a wealthy merchant family in the early part of the twentieth century.

Departure: 10am*

 

Price: from NZD265* per person

Duration: 6 hours

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  • Start at the Octagon, outside Dunedin Visitor centre (Port Chalmers for cruise ship passengers)

  • Visit the world's steepest street

  • Enjoy views of the city from a local lookout point

  • Visit Dunedin upper Botanic garden

  • Stop to see University of Otago

  • Drive through the Castle Street and hear what is unique about it

  • Drive via George street - our main shopping area

  • Stop at the First Church of Otago

  • Stop at the Railway station - one of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand

  • Scenic drive onto breathtaking Otago Peninsula

  • Spend free time at Larnach Castle Gardens

  • Join 1 hour guided tour of Olveston historic home

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This tour includes Castle Gardens entry only. You can choose an optional entry to the castle building at extra $20 per person at the checkout.

* On some occasions when the cruise ship arrives later we delay our departure to accommodate cruise ship passengers. Please click book now and check our departure for a chosen day

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*An additional booking fee applies

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