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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

When your cruise ship docks in Dunedin, take a trip through the spectacular scenery surrounding the Taieri River on board the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel through tunnels and over …

Approx. 450 minutesView on Viator →
Garden and City tour

Garden and City tour

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can participate so long as it is a cruise ship day. Th…

Approx. 300 minutesView on Viator →
Dunedin WATER TAXI-Port To Port

Dunedin WATER TAXI-Port To Port

Its a mini tour of the harbour as we cross from one side to the other. The scenery is stunning, there are many birds to see on the way. The skipper gives a commentary about the his…

Approx. 10 minutesView on Viator →
Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She …

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Discover top attractions and iconic sites and lookouts around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a guide and take in key sites of interest such as…

Approx. 240 minutesView on Viator →
Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

A relaxed and friendly small group tour (max. 8 pax) showing you Dunedin's most impressive, unique and charming sights, including a tour of the only castle in the country: Larnach …

Approx. 300 minutesView on Viator →

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