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By Dunedin Coastal Adventures

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$134 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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Overview

  • 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 noteTrips from 9.00am to 11.15am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
    Trips from 12.00 and 12.45pm leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
    All trips conclude in Dunedin City except the 11.15am trip that returns to Port Chalmers at 2.15pm

Activity location

  • Ferry to Quarantine Island
    • 39 Peninsula Beach Road
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ferry to Quarantine Island
    • 39 Peninsula Beach Road
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Back Beach Departures

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Port Chalmers to Dunedin: Travel by boat to Macandrew Bay then shuttle van to the castle. Tour the castle then back down for your boat ride to Dunedin.
8.30 am - 11.30 am Departures: Departures from 8.30am until 11.15am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Departures 11.00am and later leave Steamer Basin.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$133.70 x 1 AdultAU$133.70
Total
Price is AU$133.70
Until Sat, 31 Oct

Steamer Basin Departures

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Steamer Basin, Dunedin to Port: Travel by boat to Macandrew Bay then shuttle van to the castle. Tour the castle then back down for your boat ride to Port.
12.00pm and later Departures : Departures from 12.00pm leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin. Earlier departures leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$133.70 x 1 AdultAU$133.70
Total
Price is AU$133.70
Until Sat, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Morning trips depart from Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin City
  • Inclusions
    Discounted return trips back to Port Chalmers
  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket to the Castle and Gardens included in your fare
  • Inclusions
    Mid-day Trips depart Dunedin City and return to Dunedin by Shuttle van
  • Inclusions
    Drop off to Dunedin
  • Exclusions
    Please bring your own drink bottle
  • Exclusions
    Bring a warm jacket for those colder days
  • Exclusions
    Return trips to Port Chalmers depend on availability on the day $35 NZD, per passenger.
  • Exclusions
    Your tour of the castle is Self Guided

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport 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.
    • Alternative departure points can be arranged subject to availability and other bookings.
    • Your departure point depends on the time of your tour. Trips from 9.00am till 11.15am depart from Back Beach, Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin. Trips leaving at 12.00pm and 12.45pm depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin.

Activity itinerary

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 organised on the day of travel. Please note - Trips from 9.00 am - 11.15 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Trips from 12.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city. IMPORTANT NOTE - ALL trips finish in Dunedin City EXCEPT the 11.15 trip from Port Chalmers that returns to Port at 2.30pm

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Ferry to Quarantine Island
    • 39 Peninsula Beach Road
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ferry to Quarantine Island
    • 39 Peninsula Beach Road
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

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