Mainland Peninsula Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a full-day tour experiencing lovely Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You will see all the city highlights before journeying along the Otago Peninsula, which is full of wildlife and the majestic Larnach Castle (garden entry included, the tour inside the castle can be booked and paid for on the day if required). Also included is a visit to The Opera (Formerly Known as Penguin Place) - learn about the Yellow-Eyed penguin and our conservation efforts to protect them. Guests then move into the rehabilitation centre (when penguins are present) where Yellow-Eyed penguins and other penguin species can be seen up close. Then a short bus trip to the reserve where you are guided on an approximately 2km nature walk (Some steps included and uneven ground). Your local guide has many stories of the area and knows all the best spots and vantage points along the way. There is plenty of time to chat and enjoy the commentary during your small-group tour.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

A maximum of 11 people per booking

A large amount of walking is involved at The opera Eco Reserve. If unable to take the tour into the reserve there is an option to wait at reception

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Not Suitable for wheelchairs and walkers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Larnach castle gardens only

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Opera Eco Reserve Entry

Port pickup and drop-off

Live commentary on board

Entrance fees ( Castle tour entry)

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting points

Dunedin

Dunedin New Zealand

We have vans with signage. We will see you at your accommodation or in the terminal at the port where we will be holding up a large Tourworks sign. (Do NOT take the shuttle into town). We will see you in the terminal 15 minutes before scheduled start time.

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Larnach Castle & Gardens

You will visit New Zealand's only castle. Explore the extensive gardens and see stunning views of Otago harbour. Or just relax with a great coffee and some tasty food. (Garden entry included. The tour inside the castle can be booked and paid for on the day if required.)

1 hour • Admission Included

The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Visit The Opera (Formerly Known as Penguin Place) - learn about the yellow-eyed penguin and our conservation efforts to protect them. Guests then move into the rehabilitation centre (when penguins are present) where yellow-eyed penguins and other penguin species can be seen up close. Then a short bus trip to the reserve where you are guided on an approximately 2km nature walk (Some steps included and uneven ground) with the potential to see numerous plants and animals, including yellow-eyed penguins and little penguins, fur seals, sea lions and more.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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