Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
See the beautiful countryside surrounding Dunedin when your cruise ship is in port, on a small-group tour of the Otago Peninsula. This scenic tour takes you to lookouts for panoramic views over the countryside and coast, and reveals the relaxed seaside villages surrounding Dunedin. See sea lions basking in the sun on one of the regions most scenic beaches, and enjoy the personalized attention on this small-group shore excursion, with numbers limited to 19 people.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved as well as uneven surfaces
Viewing of wildlife is not guaranteed
Please wear comfortable clothing, sun protection and closed-toe shoes, suitable for walking
Departure time may change depending on cruise ship schedule
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
Enjoy a picture stop at the steepest residential street in the world
Dunedin Beach
Enjoy a short walk to look for NZ Sea-Lions and NZ Fur Seals - you haven't been to Dunedin unless you've been on one of our beaches.
What‘s Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Viewing of wildlife is not guaranteed
Pickup points
Port Chalmers (Also called Port Otago)
Options
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Pickup included
Reviews
285 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informativr and enjoyable
443lyndat,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comprehensive and informative tour. Very interesting and enjoyable with a well-informed local guide.
First rate tour
Jean S,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Chris. He took us all around Dunedin to see Baldwin St, railway station and old prison and then a tour around the Ortego Peninsula. Beautiful scenery, seal cub crèche and a walk on a deserted beach. Lovett be in small group rather than a tour bus
A great overview of the...
Michael V,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great overview of the history of Dunedin and surrounding area. The driver was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
First-class trip!
Gillian D,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous trip. Chris was a super guide, showing us around Dunedin and then a slow drive around the peninsular. Very knowledgeable, pointing out the many birds and different wildlife to be seen. The walk on the beach to see the sea lions was wonderful.
Lovely Duneden
Tracey B,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris was a fountain of knowledge and he had a lot of knowledge about his area He took us to a beach where we saw sea lions and females in their natural habitat fantastic trip
Sunny Otago Peninsula
Darren C,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris our Guide was fabulous, stopped at molars statues, Allans beach where there was heaps of male and female seals. Stopped at Dunedin railway station, Otago Uni, Dunedin Botanical gardens, Baldwin St, then drove to Point Chalmers to drop off passengers for cruise ship. Next drove back to Dunedin past Forsyth barr Stadium, and finally arriving back where the tour stated the Octagon.
Dunedin and wildlife
Robye L,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I wasn’t sure what to expect for Dunedin, knowing it was a smaller city; I would've enjoyed just spending the day meandering Dunedin, but was told to check out the penguins and other animals. I found this tour on Viator and was pleasantly pleased. Chris was the superb tour operator, giving us a variety of personal and historical references. I’m looking forward to seeing the penguins and other animals, hopefully, should we be able to spot them. Would’ve been nice to have had a little more time factored into the tour so that we could have stopped a bit longer but the advantage of doing the morning tour was that we had the afternoon should we want to go back to anything. One thing to note for this region, distance needs to be taken into Count as very little is next to each other and if you were going from the boat to Dunedin, you need to factor about 20–30 minutes and if you went to the beach, you need to factor nearly a 90 minute travel time round-trip. We got to see some great wildlife and we would love to come back and check out the city of Dunedin.
Great tour great guide
Laurel A,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour with a fantastic guide Even with not so great weather it was so good. Chris is so knowledgeable and very passionate about his country Loved it!!
Awesome Tour!
Canadian Titan,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a cruise stop and took this excursion with our guide Chris. The tour was well paced and Chris showed us the best of Dunedin. The Otago peninsula was spectacular and we got up close to sea lions. A really great day seeing the local area. 100% recommended.
Dunedin Country Side Tour
Gina M,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic!!! Our driver Chris was a fabulous tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the land, history, wildlife and farming. Highly recommend taking the tour
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