Mainland Peninsula Tour
Overview
Enjoy a full-day tour experiencing lovely Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You will see all the city highlights before journeying along the Otago Peninsula, which is full of wildlife and the majestic Larnach Castle (garden entry included, the tour inside the castle can be booked and paid for on the day if required). Also included is a visit to The Opera (Formerly Known as Penguin Place) - learn about the Yellow-Eyed penguin and our conservation efforts to protect them. Guests then move into the rehabilitation centre (when penguins are present) where Yellow-Eyed penguins and other penguin species can be seen up close. Then a short bus trip to the reserve where you are guided on an approximately 2km nature walk (Some steps included and uneven ground). Your local guide has many stories of the area and knows all the best spots and vantage points along the way. There is plenty of time to chat and enjoy the commentary during your small-group tour.
What's Included
- Larnach castle gardens only
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Opera Eco Reserve Entry
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees ( Castle tour entry)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from hotels, motels and port Chalmers. Anywhere in the city. Cruise ship passengers we will be in the terminal holding up a large Tourworks sign. Do NOT take the shuttle into town.
Dunedin
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Larnach Castle & Gardens
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Dunedin Railways
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
University of Otago
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not Suitable for wheelchairs and walkers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 11 people per booking
- A large amount of walking is involved at The opera Eco Reserve. If unable to take the tour into the reserve there is an option to wait at reception
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Activity code: C-52853P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Larnach castle gardens only.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Opera Eco Reserve Entry.
- Live commentary on board.
- Professional guide.
- Entrance fees ( Castle tour entry).
- Food and drinks (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mainland Peninsula Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not Suitable for wheelchairs and walkers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mainland Peninsula Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Larnach castle gardens only
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Opera Eco Reserve Entry
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees ( Castle tour entry)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not Suitable for wheelchairs and walkers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 11 people per booking
- A large amount of walking is involved at The opera Eco Reserve. If unable to take the tour into the reserve there is an option to wait at reception
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
