Back To Nature Tour

From Cruise Port:    Dunedin

The tour begins when we meet you close to the cruise ship - the tour vehicles are just a few minutes walk from the gangway in the 'Private Tours' area.

Your first destination is a visit to Baldwin Street - the steepest street in the world, where you have the opportunity to walk up if you are feeling energetic. Then it's on to the Otago University - an architectural masterpiece, which after the Dunedin Railway Station, is one of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand. Both the interior and exterior will amaze you.

Following this, we cross the city out to the Otago Peninsula as we embark on a journey that will bring you closer to nature than you could ever imagine.

First stop here is Larnach Castle, to see the wonderful gardens, views and bird life. Your guide will introduce many of the native plants to you as you tour the extensive grounds. You also have an option to go inside the castle to view the formal rooms of this, the only castle in New Zealand (additional cost of $20 per adult and $6 per child). You also have an opportunity to purchase some lunch here in the castle ballroom.

After this we will explore the most scenic areas of the Peninsula including the tidal inlets where many species of waders and waterfowl can be seen. We travel along the narrow gravel roads and give you the chance to take magical photographs. Some of the birds travel thousands of kilometres to enjoy the abundant food present in these inlets.

The highlight for many is a visit to the Yellow-Eyed Penguin reserve where you will get up close to the Yellow-Eyed Penguin. The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. It does require some walking up and down slopes and steps, so bring comfortable walking shoes.

Then to the only mainland breeding colony of the Royal Albatross at the tip of the peninsula where we hope to see these wonderful birds fly. Here, at the Albatross Centre we can learn more about the amazing birds and we should also be able to see these magnificent birds as they swoop and fly in the winds over the headland.

We then return you to the Cruise ship along the scenic roads of the Otago Peninsula, back through Dunedin City and then out to Port Chalmers along the harbour-side road in good time to board the ship before departure.

From Cruise Port:    Dunedin

Included

• Collection from the ship
• Comfortable air-conditioned transport
• Entry to Albatross Centre
• Entry to Penguin Place
• Experienced guide
• Transfer back to the ship

Not Included

• Entry to Larnach Castle which is optional. Cost is $20 per adult and $6 per child
• Lunch (we offer you the chance to buy your lunch at the Ballroom Cafe of Larnach Castle)

Instructions

• Good idea to bring some warm and waterproof clothing as the weather on the Otago Peninsula can change quickly and the winds are sometimes strong. Good walking shoes are also recommended.

Restrictions

• Please note that this tour is not operating on Christmas day, 25th December.
• User of fold up wheelchairs are accepted, however, as there are 90 steps to negotiate at the penguin reserve our guide will remain with any disabled clients if they can not take this part of the tour.

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