Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle
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About the Activity
The quickest and most fun option to get to see New Zealands only castle. A fast water taxi ride across the beautiful Otago Harbour to Macandrew Bay, a small seaside village on the Otago Peninsula. Here you transfer to our executive shuttle van for your scenic drive up the hill to the castle. Your entry fee to the castle and gardens is included in your fare. You'll have an hour and a half to explore the castle and gardens. You'll then be brought back down to the harbour, for your second water taxi ride into Steamer Basin, in the heart of Dunedin. From Steamer Basin it's a short 5 minute walk to the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and Toitu, the Settlers Museum. This is also the departure point for the Cruise ship shuttles that return to Port. Please note - Trips from 8.30 am - 10.30 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Trips from 11.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Option for pick-up from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Contact us for availability.
Discounted return trips back to Port Chalmers
Option for pick-up from Steamer Basin in Dunedin. Contact us for availability.
Entry ticket to the Castle and Gardens included in your fare
Drop off to Dunedin
Food and drink : Bottled water. Please bring your own drink bottle
Use of equipment : Other.
Return trips to Port Chalmers depend on availability on the day $35 NZD, per passenger.
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A scenic 10-15 minute water taxi ride across the harbour from Port Chalmers or Dunedin to Macandrew Bay where you will board our shuttle van for a 10 minute ride up the hill to the famous Larnach Castle, the only castle in New Zealand.
This service includes your entry ticket to the castle and gardens. You have 1.5 to 2 hours to explore. We then pick you up in the van for the ride back down to the harbour, and your water taxi ride into Dunedin. Options to return to Port Chalmers can be organized on the day of travel.
Please note -
Trips from 8.30 am - 11.30 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Trips from 11.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Trips from Back Beach end at this location. Return options to Port may be available subject to other bookings on the day. Your skipper will advise availability on the day. An extra fee of $35 NZD, per passenger, may be charged for this return trip if available.View Location
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We Leave from one of the floating jetties, either side of the Back Beach boat ramp.
Bookings from 8.30 am until 11.00 am Leave from here. Bookings from 11.30 am and later leave from Steamer Basin in Dunedin City.View Location
End point
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Trips that depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin city end here at Back Beach, Port Chalmers, a short 10 minute walk to the cruise ship terminal.View Location
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Trips from Back Beach end at this location. Return options to Port may be available subject to other bookings on the day. Your skipper will advise availability on the day. An extra fee of $35 NZD, per passenger, may be charged for this return trip if available.View Location
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our guide is available for the transport and entry to the Castle only. The tour of the castle and gardens is self guided.
- Departure point depends on time of departure - 8.30 am - 11.30 depart Back Beach, Port Chalmers. 11.00 am and later depart from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
- Alternative departure points can be arranged subject to availability and other bookings.
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 ticketCancellation & 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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