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Larnach Castle - NZ's castle, built in 1871.
Climb the spiral staircase all the way to the roof top parapets. Photo: Camilla Rutherford
Spot the huge sea lions basking on tidal sandspits.
All aboard a one-hour Monarch Wildlife Cruise.
This is a family friendly activity - fun for all ages!

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

By Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$148 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

An unrivalled tour package! Visit the stunning Larnach Castle, travel the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula and join special Monarch Wildlife Cruise.

Enjoy a 90 minute tour of Larnach Castle and it's beautiful grounds. Hear the scandalous storey of early settler William Larnach and his family. Explore the beautifully restored castle, with it's original antique furniture and impressive craftsmanship throughout. Time is allowed for exploring the gardens or a quick snack from the ballroom cafe.

You'll then continue along the Otago Peninsula and your guide will give an interactive commentary along the way.

Hop aboard a Wildlife Cruise out through the entrance to the Otago Harbour. Enjoy close viewing of fur seals, royal albatross and other seabirds. Sometimes we spot sea lions, blue penguins & dusky or hectors dolphins.

Activity location

  • Otago Peninsula
    • Dunedin, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 20 Fryatt Street
    • 20 Fryatt Street
    • 9016, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

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Castle to Cruise Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$148.45 x 1 AdultAU$148.45
Total
Price is AU$148.45
Until Fri, 22 Nov
Castle to Cruise + Penguins
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Penguin Place Tour: Include a walking tour through a special Yellow-eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve. See the worlds rarest penguin in the wild!
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$197.93 x 1 AdultAU$197.93
Total
Price is AU$197.93
Until Fri, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedBathroom on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary warm jackets and binoculars on the Wildlife Cruise
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWe do not provide any food during your tour. Guests have a short time available to purchase a bite to eat at Larnach Castle or snack options are available. A packed lunch can be brought on tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThis option doesn't include pickups from the Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal (see our other product)

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Otago Peninsula
  • 1h 30m
Tour along the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula in our comfortable minivan. Enjoy stunning views of harbour and coast as you go.
Larnach Castle & Gardens
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Small group guided tour through 'NZ's Castle'. Discover the scandalous storey of the Larnach family and explore the painstakingly restored building and it's beautiful grounds.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Bus tour along the scenic roads of the Otago Peninsula.
Taiaroa Head
  • 1h
An invigorating wildlife cruise featuring volcanic cliffs, a historic lighthouse, royal albatross, fur seals and other Southern Ocean animals.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOtago Peninsula
    • Dunedin, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE20 Fryatt Street
    • 20 Fryatt Street
    • 9016, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

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