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Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour
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6 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin and Larnach Castle at a leisurely pace. Included is a fully guided tour of Larnach Castle's unique interior. Chilled spring water is provided complimentary to those who bring their own re-useable water bottles.
The tour takes in many interesting buildings and landmarks in Dunedin city such as the Larnach family tomb, the old University and all the main city attractions. The drive to Larnach Castle offers spectacular views from the Otago Peninsula with a lookout stop along the way. On arrival at Larnach Castle, your table will be reserved for lunch at the Ballroom cafe (lunch is own cost). After lunch and the guided tour inside the Castle, your guide will also take you through the award winning gardens offering fantastic views over the Otago Harbour.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
For city based passengers (non-cruise ship) please meet us at the main entrance of Dunedin Railway Station. The tour will start approximately 30 minutes after the stated start time. 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
Dunedin Railway Station
We stop here at this magnificent old Railway Station to admire the architecture and take photos.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Northern Cemetery
Drive through the oldest cemetery in Dunedin and view the spectacular family tomb of William Larnach. Designed by famed architect Robert Lawson in the image of Dunedin's Scottish First Church. The cemetery hosts a number of exquisite grave sites belonging to wealthy prestigious Dunedin people, nestled on a lovely wooded hillside.
• Admission Ticket Free
Larnach Castle & Gardens
Iconic Tours provide a fully guided small group tour of the Castle's interior. Smaller group size allows us to navigate the Castle with ease, keeping away from the larger groups and fitting much more into the day. New Zealand's infamous castle was built over a century ago by William Larnach high up on the hills of the Otago Peninsula. Experience breath-taking views along the Peninsula's high road with photo stops en-route to the Castle. Upon arrival it will be time for a light lunch in the Ballroom Cafe (at own cost). We reserve a table for our group and a variety of food is available at good prices. After lunch, your guide will escort you throughout the entire castle, from the gun room below to the views from the turret and all the marvels in between. Get all the details as you explore the Larnach family’s legacy and hear the tale of their amazing story.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World
Stop and view the street from below, or have a go at walking to the top. Baldwin Street is known as the World's steepest and no visit to Dunedin is complete without seeing this famous landmark.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University of Otago
We drive through the University Campus area to view the student flats and interesting buildings. If time permits we will stop to view the old Clock Tower Building
• Admission Ticket Free
Otago Peninsula
We take you on a scenic drive along the high road for a lookout stop before reaching Larnach Castle, located high up on the hills of the Otago Peninsula
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the name of your cruise ship at time of booking
- Some steps to negotiate during the tour of Larnach Castle
- The Castle interior is not wheelchair accessible, however the Castle Gardens, Gift Shop and Ballroom Cafe are. Please notify us if you intend to bring a fold up wheelchair or walking aid on this tour.
- Passengers must be able to get on and off the bus steps unassisted.
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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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