The 10 Best Dunedin Shore Excursions & New Zealand Tours

Bays, Beaches and Views of Dunedin

Price: $99.00 Sale Price: $89.00 Save: $10.00

Enjoy a 75-mile journey of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula where several stops will be made to take in this unique city and its explosive past.

Shore Excursion Size: Small Group

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 minutes

Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula

Price: $275.00 Sale Price: $235.00 Save: $40.00

You'll be taken aback by the beauty of Dunedin on this fun tour. Join us for an memorable adventure throughout the city.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

Highlights of Dunedin

Price: $65.00

Stroll through town, encountering the main landmarks. See the University, Botanical Gardens, the Railway Station, and more on this comprehensive Dunedin tour.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

Highlights of Dunedin and Penguin Place

Price: $170.00

Explore the primary landmarks before visiting the extraordinary Penguin Place on this delightful Dunedin tour.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

Towers and Spires of Dunedin

Price: $55.00

Enjoy a visually stunning journey of Dunedin, one of the southern hemisphere’s best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities, modeled on Edinburgh in Scotland

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic,

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Highlights and Royal Albatross Center

Price: $170.00

Visit the prime landmarks and vistas in and around Dunedin before reaching the Royal Albatross Center.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

Otago Harbor Wildlife Cruise and Dunedin Highlights (Careys Bay, Taiaroa Head)

Otago Harbor Wildlife Cruise & Dunedin Highlights

Price: $85.00

Experience unrivalled wildlife viewing and enjoy scenic harbor and city views of historic Dunedin.

Shore Excursion Size: Small Group

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small Group

Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours

Larnach Castle, Peninsula and City Tour

Price: $136.00

Take the landmarks by storm! This quality Dunedin tour features a castle, vintage train, the beach, and more.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snacks, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

Albatross and Wildlife Harbour Cruise

Price: $74.00

Take this wonderful opportunity and go in search of the beautiful albatross of New Zealand. See a huge Royal Albatross with a three-meter wingspan gliding effortlessly and silently near you, a sight you will remember the rest of your life.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Local History, Wildlife and Maritime Museum

Price: $102.00

Step back in time with a visit to the Maritime Museum, stop in the Portobello village for souvenirs and have a scenic wildlife harbor cruise all in one while in Dunedin.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Snack

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Snack

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

Wildlife, History and Larnach Castle

Price: $195.00

Make your way to one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions, Larnach Castle, and enjoy a wildlife harbor cruise with the incredible scenery of the Otago Peninsula.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

Royal Otago - Larnach Castle, Penguins and Albatrosses

Royal Otago - Larnach Castle, Penguins & Albatrosses

Price: $219.00

Enjoy this small group journey of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula exploring the wonderful architecture, vistas, wildlife and flora of the region.

Shore Excursion Size: Small Group

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

Albatross Wildlife and Harbour Cruise, Beaches and Wetlands

Price: $166.00

This tour will provide you with an in-depth insight into the rare and endangered wildlife, harbour history and the local maritime industry when you set off for a wildlife cruise to Portobello. Travel from here to tidal inlets to view the local birds then continue to a beach for a leisurely and refreshing stroll for an up-close and personal experience like no other.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Lunch is Included.

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Lunch is Included.

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

Dunedin City, Castle, and Chinese Gardens

Dunedin City, Castle, and Gardens

Price: $120.00

Experience the very best Dunedin has to offer with a sightseeing journey through the city, a tour of Larnach Castle, and a visit to the Chinese Gardens.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 7 Hours

Dunedin Sights, Albatross and Penguins Combo

Price: $219.00

Visit the prime landmarks and vistas in and around Dunedin before reaching the interesting Royal Albatross Center and Penguin Place.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

Historic Train with Wine and City Highlights

Price: $219.00

Take a breathtaking train ride to the Taieri Gorge, enjoying a cheese plate and white sparkling wine on this relaxing Dunedin tour.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 8 Hours

Maori Cultural Experience

Price: $219.00

Archaeological evidence points to lengthy occupation of the area around Dunedin by Maori people prior to the arrival of Europeans. Set off for a cultural experience to learn of the vibrant history and stories of the Pa, fortified village.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 7 Hours

Silver Fern Train and Moeraki Boulders

Price: $219.00

Watch the beautiful coast of New Zealand zip by as you take a ride on the famous Silver Fern Railcar, then see centuries-old Moeraki boulders along the beach. You will also explore Dunedin City and hit the main sites including Baldwin Street, Olveston Gardens and the Toitu Museum.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 7 Hours

Heritage of Dunedin

Price: $75.00

Explore the city and enjoy a guided tour of the historic Olveston House on this enjoyable Dunedin tour.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

Olveston Homestead and Sights of Dunedin

Price: $109.00

Explore this charming coastal city’s prime landmarks, plus the grand Olveston mansion. The epic scenery and genuine hospitality shown on this Dunedin tour is guaranteed to please.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

Taieri Gorge Journey with Dunedin

Price: $160.00

Experience a scenic train ride into the Taieri Gorge, prior to visiting lovely St. Clair Beach by coach. This comfortable Dunedin tour delivers amazing sights and a relaxing seaside stroll.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

Private Highlights of Dunedin

Price: Starting at $61.00/person

On this private tour you can stroll through town, encountering the main landmarks. See the University, Botanical Gardens, the Railway Station, and more on this comprehensive Dunedin tour.

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours