Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour, Gardens and City Sights

Name: Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour, Gardens and City Sights
Brand: Viator
Price: 160.31 USD
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5 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadPort Chalmers, New Zealand

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Experience Dunedin’s top cruise-ship attraction with a visit to the stunning Larnach Castle and Gardens, enhanced by a beautiful harbour crossing aboard the Port to Port Ferry. This scenic and informative ferry ride shortens road time and adds an unforgettable experience to your day. This is the only Dunedin experience to incorporate all of these top class attractions as well as the ferry, to shorted your journey and save doubling back, making it truly unique and saving you precious time.

Its an easy way to see the best of the city and the peninsula in one seamless, memorable tour.

You will finish in Dunedin City, where the driver will point out some of the world class attractions before you depart for free time in the city. You will return back at your own leisure and cost. There are cruise ship shuttles nearby.

Included

Professional commentary
Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens
Bus/shuttle transport and commentary between Otago Peninsula locations
Larnach Castle Entry and Self Guided Tour
Restroom on board
Harbour Ferry Transport to Otago Peninsula to meet bus

Not included

There is time for lunch at the ballroom of Larnach Castle. This is at your own cost.
At Glenfalloch Cafe. Drinks and food at own cost
Transport between cruise ship terminal and start/finish points. A short 10 min walk/own transport options available

What you'll do

Larnach Castle & Gardens
145 Camp Rd, Dunedin, New Zealand
A guided tour through the castle will give you an insight into the rich history of the family that once lived here and of the local area. The views from the castle, over the harbour are breathtaking.
2 hoursAdmission included
Otago Peninsula
Dunedin, New Zealand
The scenery and landscape is stunning. The villages along the way are quaint, the colours of the volcanic rocks amazing.
Dunedin
Dunedin, New Zealand
You’ll travel through Dunedin by bus either at the beginning or end of your tour, passing the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and the city’s vibrant shopping precinct. As we continue through suburban streets, you’ll get a glimpse of everyday local life before we emerge onto the stunning Otago Peninsula. The views become increasingly breathtaking as we follow the scenic coastline toward the charming village of Portobello, then ascend the beautiful winding roads that lead to the magnificent Larnach Castle.
Glenfalloch Gardens
430 Portobello Road, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin, New Zealand
An option and complementary stop at Glenfalloch Gardens where you can either wander around to admire the views and scenery, or you can do that from inside the cafe over hot drink (food and drinks at own cost)
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Guests will walk 10 minutes on a flat, paved path to the Port Chalmers Yacht Club ferry departure point. The ferry departs at 9:30am, providing a scenic crossing of Otago Harbour, followed by onward travel by bus on the opposite side of the harbour on the Otago Peninsula to reach Larnach Castle. Your journey afterwards will take you into Dunedin City where the driver will point out the special sights before dropping you off in Dunedin for shopping or exploring.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is some element of walking and stairs in and around the castle and to get on the boat.
There is a 10 minute walk on a paved and flat pathway at either the start or the end of your tour. Between cruise terminal building and the ferry departure point. Unless you choose the bus option and to be dropped of in Dunedin at the conclusion of your tour.

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