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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle
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Explore spectacular Dunedin city and Otago Peninsula on this full-day small group tour. Visit Baldwin St (steepest street in the world), the University of Otago and Dunedin’s famous Scottish heritage sites. Then we will travel alongside the picturesque Otago harbor and take a lunch break at Ballroom Café and visit the beautiful and historic Larnach Castle and Castle garden. We then drive through typically rugged and beautiful Otago wilderness to Hoopers Inlet swamp and near by Allans Beach to observe the unique birdlife and wildlife. We then drive to Taiaroa Head to visit the blue fairy penguin colony at Pilot Beach and the albatross sanctuary.
Itinerary
Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBaldwin Street is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the steepest street in the world.University of Otago
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeUniversity of Otago, which was built in 1879. The registry, however, is most famous for its clock tower: a prominent feature that overlooks the entire university like a shining beacon.The Octagon
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit portrait statue of Robert Burns. Four versions exist, in New York City (United States), Dundee (Scotland), London (England), and Dunedin (New Zealand).First Church of Otago
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDesigned by R. A Lawson, this prominent Gothic style church sits right at the heart of Dunedin city. Its construction process, which started in 1867 and finished in 1875.Dunedin Railway Station
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWidely regarded as one of the finest pieces of Edwardian Baroque style architecture in New Zealand, the Railway Station is one of the most photographed landmarks in the country.Larnach Castle & Gardens
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSituated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions. Lovingly restored by the Barker Family, the Castle and surrounding grounds are at the heart of the Dunedin visitor experience. We will stop for lunch break at the Larnach Castle Ballroom Café.Hoopers Inlet
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHoopers Inlet - unique scenery and the opportunity to view a wide range of birdlife with nearby Allans Beach frequently offering the viewing of sealions. Respect their needs by keeping at least 10 m away from sleeping sea lions, and 20 m from active animals. Do not linger on beaches at dawn And dusk where penguins may come ashore.Allans Beach
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAllans Beach is one of many wild, rugged and beautiful beaches on the Otago Peninsula. It is frequented by New Zealand fur seals, New Zealand sea lions, and yellow-eyed penguins. The public are urged to keep at least 10 meter's (33 ft) away from these animals. Visitors encountering yellow-eyed penguins are asked to crouch down so as not to disturb them. Self-guided walk to the beach. Wildlife sighting no 100% guarantee.The Royal Albatross Centre
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Royal Albatross Centre, at Taiaroa head is the only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross in the world. Albatross are the world’s largest seabirds. They normally breed on remote islands and spend about 85% of their lives at sea, well away from land and humans. They travel vast distances from their breeding grounds to feed. With a massive 3 metre wingspan, they fly an estimated 190,000 kilometres a year. The breeding birds arrive at Taiaroa Head on Otago Peninsula in September. They nest during early November and within the following three weeks an egg is laid, one only per pair, every two years. The young Royal Albatross will spend the next 3 to 5 years at sea, never touching land during that time. Many then return to this unique headland to start another generation of Royals. Chance to view flying Albatross but no guarantee sighting.Taiaroa Head
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTaiaroa Head is a headland at the tip of the Otago Peninsula offering visitors spectacular views of the surrounding unique landscape overlooking the mouth of the Otago Harbour. It is home to a historic lighthouse, built in 1864, and a colony of over 100 northern royal albatrosses. The headland is named after Te Matenga Taiaroa, a 19th-century Māori chief. Pukekura, a significant Māori pā was located on the headland, established back in 1650s and still occupied by Māori in the 1840s. The area has an abundance of unique wildlife including dusky dolphins, orcas and migratory large whales including humpbacks. Their sightings in the areas are on the increase and Taiaroa Head is one of the best vantage points along the Otago coast. Ruins of former coastal defences are located nearby, notably a restored Armstrong Disappearing Gun emplacement built in 1886 following a scare that New Zealand might be invaded by the Russians.
What's included
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Private transportation
Hotel (Dunedin City) / Port Chalmers pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chinese tour guides available
Location
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North East Valley, Dunedin 9010, New Zealand
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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Scenery Tour