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Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle
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Free cancellation
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2 Hours 30 Minutes to 4 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
The quickest and most fun option to get to see New Zealands only castle. A fast water taxi ride across the beautiful Otago Harbour to Macandrew Bay, a small seaside village on the Otago Peninsula. Here you transfer to our executive shuttle van for your scenic drive up the hill to the castle. Your entry fee to the castle and gardens is included in your fare.
You'll have an hour and a half to explore the castle and gardens. You'll then be brought back down to the harbour, for your second water taxi ride into Steamer Basin, in the heart of Dunedin.
From Steamer Basin it's a short 5 minute walk to the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and Toitu, the Settlers Museum. This is also the departure point for the Cruise ship shuttles that return to Port.
Please note -
Trips from 8.30 am - 10.30 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Trips from 11.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
What's Included
- Option for pick-up from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Contact us for availability.
- Discounted return trips back to Port Chalmers
- Option for pick-up from Steamer Basin in Dunedin. Contact us for availability.
- Entry ticket to the Castle and Gardens included in your fare
- Drop off to Dunedin
- Please bring your own drink bottle
- Bring a warm jacket for those colder days
- Return trips to Port Chalmers depend on availability on the day $35 NZD, per passenger.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Trips that depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin city end here at Back Beach, Port Chalmers, a short 10 minute walk to the cruise ship terminal.
End Point
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Trips that depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin city end here at Back Beach, Port Chalmers, a short 10 minute walk to the cruise ship terminal.
What To Expect
A scenic 10-15 minute water taxi ride across the harbour from Port Chalmers or Dunedin to Macandrew Bay where you will board our shuttle van for a 10 minute ride up the hill to the famous Larnach Castle, the only castle in New Zealand.
This service includes your entry ticket to the castle and gardens. You have 1.5 to 2 hours to explore. We then pick you up in the van for the ride back down to the harbour, and your water taxi ride into Dunedin. Options to return to Port Chalmers can be organized on the day of travel.
Please note -
Trips from 8.30 am - 11.30 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Trips from 11.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our guide is available for the transport and entry to the Castle only. The tour of the castle and gardens is self guided.
- Departure point depends on time of departure - 8.30 am - 11.30 depart Back Beach, Port Chalmers. 11.00 am and later depart from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
- Alternative departure points can be arranged subject to availability and other bookings.
Operated by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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