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Dunedin Private Fullday Tour with Wildlife & history

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: New Zealand, South Island, Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
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  • 8 hours
  • Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Embark on an exclusive private tour, accommodating a maximum of five participants. This intimate setting ensures a personalized experience akin to a private tour, allowing for flexibility and customization. Our meticulously curated itinerary covers all the city’s highlights, providing a comprehensive exploration of Dunedin. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of lifestyle, history, and culture, tracing back to New Zealand’s early periods.

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Octagon, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand

The Octagon is the city center of Dunedin, located in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s an eight-sided plaza with a circular one-way carriageway, bisected by the city’s main street1. The Octagon is also the central terminus of two other main thoroughfares.

This area is predominantly a pedestrian reserve, with grass and paved features, and is surmounted by a statue of the Scottish poet Robert Burns1. Several of Dunedin’s significant buildings and institutions adjoin the plaza, which is also a major hub for public transport in Dunedin, primarily taxi services.

The Octagon was substantially renovated during the 1980s, and is now a center of the city’s cafe culture, with many al fresco dining areas. It is also the location for the city’s annual New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: First Church of Otago, 415 Moray Place, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand

The First Church of Otago is a significant historical site in Dunedin, New Zealand. It was designed by architect R.A. Lawson and opened on November 23, 1873, just 25 years after the first settlers arrived in Dunedin.

You will see the inside of the church, and learn about this history about this church as well.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin New Zealand

Dunedin Railway Station, located in Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island, is a prominent architectural landmark in the city. It was designed by George Troup and opened in 1906. The station is built in an eclectic, revived Flemish renaissance style, with dark basalt from Kokonga in the Strath-Taieri and lighter Oamaru stone facings1. This gives it a distinctive light and dark pattern, earning it the nickname of "Gingerbread House".

You will enjoy the photo taking with the beautiful station building.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World, Baldwin Street, Dunedin 9010 New Zealand

Baldwin Street, located in the residential suburb of North East Valley in Dunedin, New Zealand, is renowned for its steepness. It’s situated 3.5 kilometres northeast of Dunedin’s central business district.

According to the Guinness World Records, it’s the steepest street in the world. The street is about 350 metres long, running east from the valley of the Lindsay Creek up the side of Signal Hill towards Opoho1. It rises from 30 m above sea level at its junction with North Road to 100 m above sea level at the top. The slope of Baldwin Street is about 1:2.86 (19° or 35%): for every 2.86 metres travelled horizontally, the elevation changes by 1 metre.

Baldwin Street is not only famous for its steepness but also for the events it hosts. The most notable are the Baldwin Street Cadbury Jaffa Race, where thousands of round candies known as “Jaffas” are dropped down the steep slope for charity.

We will drive up to the top by car then enjoy the steep hill, and take a photo.



Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Signal Hill Road, Dunedin New Zealand

Signal Hill, known in Maori as Te Pahuri o te Rangipohika, is a prominent landform in Dunedin, New Zealand1. It is located close to, and due north of, the head of the Otago Harbour and reaches an elevation of 393 m (1289 ft).

Signal Hill is surrounded by a scenic reserve of 180 hectares1. This park, located only five kilometers from central Dunedin, is a popular site for both locals and visitors, offering an excellent panoramic view over the city.

You will enjoy the stunning view of the city.



Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: George Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New Zealand

It's the main street of Dunedin. You will spend time here for Lunch.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: St Clair Beach, Dunedin 9012 New Zealand

St Clair Beach is a beautiful white sand beach located just a few minutes away from the centre of Dunedin city in New Zealand. It’s a popular spot for surfing, famous among the surfing community for easy parking, great vantage spots, and a fine selection of cafes and restaurants nearby.

You can have some coffee break with the gorgeous ocean view.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Otago Peninsula, Dunedin New Zealand

You will drive in to the Otago Peninsula toward to the royal albatross center.

The Otago Peninsula is a long, hilly indented finger of land that forms the easternmost part of Dunedin, New Zealand. Volcanic in origin, it forms one wall of the eroded valley that now forms Otago Harbour.

The peninsula was formed at the same time as the hills facing it across the harbour, as part of the large, long-extinct, Dunedin Volcano. Several of the peninsula’s peaks, notably the aptly named Harbour Cone, demonstrate these volcanic origins1. These rocks were built up between 13 and 10 million years ago.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Royal Albatross Centre, 1260 Harington Point Rd, Dunedin New Zealand

The Royal Albatross Centre is located at the foot of Taiaroa Head in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is owned and operated by the Otago Peninsula Trust. The Centre provides a variety of wildlife tours, including onsite albatross viewing, penguin viewing tours, interactive marine conservation displays, and historical tours of Taiaroa Head.

You will see the amazing view of the colony, and the flying albatross as well.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Natures Wonders Naturally, Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin 9077 New Zealand

You will do a wildlife tour at the nature wonders. As it is the private land, they have 100% natural wildlife. You can see blue penguins, and Fur Seals. Also the view is amazing.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Natures Wonders Naturally

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Gratitude
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
The pick up time will be around between 8:30-09:00am. please wait at the lobby by that time.

Ports

  • Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal, 21 Beach Street, Port Chalmers 9023, New Zealand


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


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