Nature and City Tour

Why choose this tour ?

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on cruise ship days The tour stops at all locations mentioned with a chance to get off and have a walk around. Comfortable vehicles and a commentary is provided. A full refund will be offered if at the conclusion of the tour the customer is dissatisfied with any part of the experience that is within the operator's control so long as the issue is raised first with the operator before any third party. (Subject to tripadvisor complying with operator request)


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What makes Nature and City Tour a unique experience ?

We drive through the historic town of Port Chalmers

See the central area of Dunedin

View upper gardens and aviaries if fine weather. Lower gardens if raining.

10-15 minute stop to see the views at St Clair beach an esplanade, Dunedin's main surfing beach.

Drive through St Kilda Dunedin. And see St Kilda beach if time and access is avaliable.

Dunedin's historic railway station

View or walk up the street

Drive along the Mount Cargill road for spectacular views over Dunedin Harbour and Otago peninsula and stop along the top of the road to take photographs.

Drive past the Orokonui Ecosanctury project to reintroduce native wildlife to a a valley. We have a option to drop people off for a longer look and pick them up later at extra cost.

See Dunedin's heritage an history on display. Cafe also available.

We have an option to go to Larnach Castle if you wish to pay at the gate then we let you out for 45 minutes to have a look around (admission is paid), otherwise for the rest of the passengers we go to a viewing point down Seal Point road over Sandfly Bay where there are sometimes sealions and penguins.

For passengers that do not wish to pay for admission to Larnach castle we go to the lookout point over Sandfly bay with stunning sea views and the possibility of seeing wildlife.

A memorial to Captain Scott who when to the Antarctic from New Zealand and never returned. Also excellent views of the cruise ships in port are available from this vantage point.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We can usually accomodate wheelchairs and prams in the bus but person must sit on a seat in bus.
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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Nature and City tour from Port
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    Duration: 5 hours: 10am - 3.30pm
    Port pickup: Pickup from Port Otago at Port Chalmers, tour of Dunedin and then return to the cruise ship terminal at Port.
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    Pickup included
  • Later cruise ship arrival time
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Special Instructions:

    We meet at the private tours area of the cruise ship terminal. We usually have a stand there.

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  • This Tour is Provided by Exploring New Zealand.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 38 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.