Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion
Overview
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This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on cruise ship days
The tour stops at all locations mentioned with a chance to get off and have a walk around.
Comfortable vehicles with Aircon and a commentary is provided.
A full refund is offered if at the conclusion of the tour the customer is dissatisfied with any part of the experience that is an error or omission within the operator's control so long as the issue is raised first with the operator before any other party. (Subject to tripadvisor complying with operator request)
Operator reserves the right, without liability, to alter or amend the tour time and destinations to fit in with the time window available for the ship's visit.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
We can usually accomodate wheelchairs and prams in the bus but person must sit on a seat in bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Port Chalmers
We drive through the historic town of Port Chalmers option to stop on return.
The Octagon
See the central area of Dunedin
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Options
Later cruise ship arrival time
Pickup included
Tour with castle (self pay)
Larnarch Castle visit: Visiting Larnarch Castle with self paid entry. (Client pays Castle entry fee at the gate, online or at isite)
Pickup included
Nature and City tour from Port
Duration: 5 hours: 10am - 3.30pm
Port pickup: Pickup from Port Otago at Port Chalmers, tour of Dunedin and then return to the cruise ship terminal at Port.
Bus
Pickup included
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful countryside in Dunedin
Diana H,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ryan was a great guide showing us the beautiful countryside . Enjoyed experiencing his love of his city and all the great information he shared with us
Do This Excursion!!
Sara S,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! Well worth the money! We got to see the city and the tour guides were very knowledgeable and funny! 12/10 would recommend.
A great day in Dunedin
Timothy P,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An enjoyable day where we got a good overview of Dunedin and the surrounding area. Our guide (Ryan) was knowledgeable and great fun
Fun in Dunedin
annettel272,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour of Dunedin with Ryan as our enthusiastic guide and driver. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful countryside and Sandfly Bay where we saw a couple of seals. We even climbed the steepest street in the world! Would highly recommend this tour!
on land at last
KARYN T,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The wealth of knowledge of the coach driver and his own added comments just made the sightseeing worth the effort.
A nice informative ride stopping at a few key spots
John B,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A fast paced quick exposure to key areas of the city and surrounding areas. Great for cruise based guests because it starts and ends at the cruise terminal. Bus driver is both driver and guide. Info given during drive not a guided tour during outside of bus times.
Seeing Dunedin from multiple perspectives
Pat G,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a must. Our guide, Ryan was fantastic. . Good mix of time spent on bus seeing the beautiful scenery & stops. Stops were well timed- Octagon, beaches, Aviary, train station, castle. Best way to see Dunedin in a day. Great value.
Dunedin Nature and City Tour
Julie T,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Check in at the Port Chalmers terminal at the end of the pier, all tours leave from there. Viator's instructions to go into town to get your tickets were wrong. Our driver was Ryan and he was great!
A great day
U1426HTmartinb,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great look round the area. Even though it was a foggy start to the day our driver Ryan made the sunshine. He was great fun and made our day. Very good day. Book before the ship arrives in port. Picked up and dropped off as planned. Thanks 😊
Best value,trip and driver
helenao725,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great value for money. Driver (Owen) was exceptional. Everything on time. New how to get around road blocks. Would do it again Thanks Owen
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