Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

5.0 (38 reviews) 5–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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St Clair, Dunedin — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Yellow eyed penguins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best spots in the comfort of a spacious van, giving you the flexibility to spend as much time as you like at each stop.

A larger group option is also available.

Take a scenic drive through Dunedin and along the Otago Peninsula, soaking in some of the region’s most breathtaking views. Your tour includes a stop at the Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour), home to the world’s only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here, you can enjoy lunch, explore the visitor centre, or step outside to see these magnificent seabirds in flight — and maybe spot nearby seals!

On the return journey via Portobello Road along the harbour, keep an eye out for wading birds. With this tour, you have the freedom to create a truly memorable experience, customised to suit your group’s interests.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Fantail Tours Limited

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!

15 min

You will have a chance to walk up the world’s steepest street, or just take a photo of it.
Signal Hill

10 min

A short stop to enjoy panorama of Dunedin City and surroundings on Signal Hill
Dunedin Botanic Garden

30 min Admission included

At your choice you can choose to have a guided stroll at the upper Botanic garden to view bird aviaries with New Zealand native birds and some birds form different parts of the world and view a variety plants depending on the season
Northern Cemetery

5 min

Drive through one of the oldest cemeteries of Dunedin, where some famous people of the area are buried and learn about Thomas Bracken and WIliam Larnach
University of Otago

10 min

Have a short stop at the oldest university of New Zealand and hear how important it is to Dunedin City
Olveston Historic Home

one hour Admission not included

There is a possibility to join a 1 hour guided tour of the historic home of the Olveston at the extra cost of NZD23 per person.
First Church of Otago

10 min

Visit one of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
Stop 8

15 min

Stop to marvel tone of the most photographed building of New Zealand.
Larnach Castle & Gardens

one hour Admission not included

You can choose to stop to explore Larnach Castle and the gardens or only the gardens and take pictures of the castle outside. Extra fee for the castle and gardens applies.
The Royal Albatross Centre

30 min

At the end of the Peninsula, there is Albatross Centre which has free entry to look at displays about wildlife, grab some drinks and snack at the cafe, use toilets, browse souvenir shop.
The Royal Albatross Centre

one hour Admission not included

You can choose to have free time at albatross centre or join a 1 hour guided tour which is NZD55 per person. During one hour guided tour you will hear all about Royal Albatross, watch a short movie, walk up the hill to the viewing platform to view albatross nesting area
The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

1 h 30 min Admission not included

While on Otago Peninsula you have a choice to join one of the wildlife tours - a guided walking tour of Penguin Place, NZD55 per person
Otago Peninsula

2 hours

Otago Peninsula drive offers the most breathtaking scenery via both, Highcliff and Portobello roads. It is about one hour drive one way from the city to the end of the peninsula

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cruise ship passengers are meeting Fantail Tours guide at Port Chalmers cruise terminal, private tour waiting area, between door 1 and 2 at 9am.
Independent travelers, not cruise ship passengers.

End point

Cruise ship passengers are meeting Fantail Tours guide at Port Chalmers cruise terminal, private tour waiting area, between door 1 and 2 at 9am.
Independent travelers, not cruise ship passengers.

Pickup points

Ebb Hotel
Hotel St Clair
Esplanade Motel & Apartments
Argyle Court Motel
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Pacific Park Motel & Conference Centre
Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair
858 George Street Motel
Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
Cable Court Motel
High Street Court Motel
ASURE Adrian Motel

and 39 more pickup points

Using your ticket

If you are being picked up at Port Chalmers in Dunedin, your guide will meet you at 9am, at Port Chalmers cruise terminal, private tour waiting area, door 2.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes, wind and water proof jacket
Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A maximum of 6 people per booking or a bigger group of 11
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes, wind and water proof jacket are recommended

Options

Private Tour 12-19 passengers

Duration: 7 hours: Dunedin City Highlights & Otago Peninsula Scenery, including free time at Albatross centre

Pickup included
Private Tour 1-6 pax

A private tour for a group of up to 6 passengers
Private tour (7-11 pax)

Duration: 7 hours: Dunedin City Highlights and Otago Peninsula Scenery, including free time at Albatross centre

Ford Transit

Private tour (7-19 pax): Private tour for a group of up to 11 passengers