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Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Discover top attractions and iconic sites and lookouts around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a guide and take in key sites of interest such as the World famous Baldwin Street, University of Otago, Olveston Homestead gardens and Dunedin's Grand Railway Station. Awesome lookouts over Otago Harbour and from Signal Hill. Visit the Octagon (city centre) for some shopping and a bite to eat. All transport to and from the cruise ship wharf is included. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 people. Daily departures are available for cruise passengers and city-based passengers.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Port or Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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City based passengers meet us at Dunedin Railway Station main entrance. Pickup time will be 30 minutes after scheduled departure time from Port Chalmers (generally 10:30am). Please be ready 10 minutes prior. Please let us know if you are not a cruise ship passenger.
City based passengers meet us at Dunedin Railway Station main entrance. Pickup time will be 30 minutes after scheduled departure time from Port Chalmers (generally 10:30am). Please be ready 10 minutes prior. Please let us know if you are not a cruise ship passenger.
Start time
10:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Signal Hill
Awesome views of the city, harbour and surrounding landscapes from high above Dunedin. There's a special connection with Edinburgh Scotland for those who know where to look!
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World
World famous in Dunedin, you can't visit the city without going to Baldwin Street! Walk or run to the top if you're up for a challenge, or perhaps just check it out from below. Souvenirs often available, great photo opportunities abound. We always allow time for a proper visit to the World's Steepest Street
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University of Otago
New Zealand's first university and one of the country's largest with around 20,000 students. A quick stop here is often rewarded with a real dose of Dunedin student culture. A very short walk gets us to the Leith River running right through the central campus. Here we have a stunning view of the original Clocktower Building constructed during the 1870's
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Olveston Historic Home
We visit the gardens of Olveston Homestead (free entry). A short walk takes in highlights such as the family's vintage touring car, the original site of the old cottage from the 1860's and the stunning botanical conservatory. There is also time to visit the magnificent gift shop inside the house.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Speight’s Brewery
Another vital landmark in Dunedin, Speights Brewery has been making beer since 1876, the oldest working brewery in the country. We make a quick stop here, just enough time to check out the gift shop and perhaps a wee drop of the good stuff :)
• Admission Ticket Free
The Octagon
Our tour offers 1 hour free time in the Octagon, Dunedin's city center.This is where all the good gift shops are, banks money machines, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as some stunning heritage buildings (St Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin Town Hall and the Regent Theater to name a few). Explore the Writer's Walk as Dunedin is recognized by UNESCO as an official "City of Literature". There are street games and activities for children and adults alike, plenty to see in this lively central city hub.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Dunedin Railway Station
Dunedin's Grand Railway Station is a real highlight of our tour. A true symbol of Dunedin's superior wealth during early 20th century. We allow time for viewing this huge building from the gardens, as well as the beautiful interior.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
One of NZ's top museums, a cultural extravaganza all about the people of Dunedin and their incredible achievements over the years. There is a wealth of artifacts here, showcasing local Maori history through to present day innovations. We usually stop here only on rainy days, however we often drop off passengers here if they wish during our 1 hour free time in the middle of the tour.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Clair Beach
If time permits we take a trip to the beach. St Clair is Dunedin's very popular city beach. Spot surfers on the waves as we drive past the cafes and bars on the beach front Esplanade. A brief stop for photos before we take another high road for more coastal views on the way back to the cruise ship.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- passengers must be able to access the steps on and off the vehicle un-assisted
Operated by Iconic Tours NZ 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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