Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

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About the Activity

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 the World famous Baldwin Street, University of Otago, Olveston Homestead gardens and Dunedin's Grand Railway Station. Awesome lookouts over Otago Harbour and from Signal Hill. Visit the Octagon (city centre) for some shopping and a bite to eat. All transport to and from the cruise ship wharf is included. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 people. Daily departures are available for cruise passengers and city-based passengers.

4 hours

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Port or Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

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Signal Hill

Signal Hill Road, , Dunedin, New ZealandAwesome views of the city, harbour and surrounding landscapes from high above Dunedin. There's a special connection with Edinburgh Scotland for those who know where to look! 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

Baldwin Street, , Dunedin, New Zealand, 9010World famous in Dunedin, you can't visit the city without going to Baldwin Street! Walk or run to the top if you're up for a challenge, or perhaps just check it out from below. Souvenirs often available, great photo opportunities abound. We always allow time for a proper visit to the World's Steepest Street30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

University of Otago

362 Leith Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016New Zealand's first university and one of the country's largest with around 20,000 students. A quick stop here is often rewarded with a real dose of Dunedin student culture. A very short walk gets us to the Leith River running right through the central campus. Here we have a stunning view of the original Clocktower Building constructed during the 1870's5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Olveston Historic Home

42 Royal Terrace, , Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016We visit the gardens of Olveston Homestead (free entry). A short walk takes in highlights such as the family's vintage touring car, the original site of the old cottage from the 1860's and the stunning botanical conservatory. There is also time to visit the magnificent gift shop inside the house.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Speight’s Brewery(Pass By)

200 Rattray Street, Central City, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016Another vital landmark in Dunedin, Speights Brewery has been making beer since 1876, the oldest working brewery in the country. We make a quick stop here, just enough time to check out the gift shop and perhaps a wee drop of the good stuff :)View Location

The Octagon

Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016Our tour offers 1 hour free time in the Octagon, Dunedin's city center.This is where all the good gift shops are, banks money machines, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as some stunning heritage buildings (St Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin Town Hall and the Regent Theater to name a few). Explore the Writer's Walk as Dunedin is recognized by UNESCO as an official "City of Literature". There are street games and activities for children and adults alike, plenty to see in this lively central city hub.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Dunedin Railway Station

, Dunedin, New ZealandDunedin's Grand Railway Station is a real highlight of our tour. A true symbol of Dunedin's superior wealth during early 20th century. We allow time for viewing this huge building from the gardens, as well as the beautiful interior. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

31 Queens Garden, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016One of NZ's top museums, a cultural extravaganza all about the people of Dunedin and their incredible achievements over the years. There is a wealth of artifacts here, showcasing local Maori history through to present day innovations. We usually stop here only on rainy days, however we often drop off passengers here if they wish during our 1 hour free time in the middle of the tour.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

City based passengers meet us at Dunedin Railway Station main entrance (front steps). Pickup time will be 30 minutes after scheduled departure time from Port Chalmers (generally 10:30am). Please be ready 10 minutes prior. Please let us know if you are not a cruise ship passenger.View Location

Cruise ship passengers meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf Port Chalmers, Dunedin. Look out for our guide holding a sign "ICONIC HALF DAY TOUR" *Start time is 10am unless your cruise ship arrives late, check Viator/Tripadvisor messages for updates.View Location

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Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
passengers must be able to access the steps on and off the vehicle un-assisted

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Departure is 10:00am for cruise ship passengers • Departure is 10:30am for city based passengers (meet at Dunedin Railway Station front steps) • Cruise passengers meet your guide inside the main Visitor Terminal on the Ship's Wharf, Port Chalmers. Look for a sign ICONIC CITY SIGHTS TOUR • If you are delayed you must contact us as soon as possible. If your cruise ship is delayed we may adjust the start and end times for the tour accordingly. Please ask the information desk on ship's wharf for more information on the day. • If you are lost, delayed or for any other urgent reason, call the local operator direct on +64 34 72 7776

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Iconic Tours NZ LtdCreated on 16 Sep 2015Created on 24 Dec 2024

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