When is your ship in Dunedin?
Pick your date, then your ship. We'll match your visit with the right excursion.
Book a Private Excursion →Your own Dunedin day, all year round.
Flying in, staying in town or showing visitors around? Book a Private Excursion with your own vehicle and guide.
Six Hours.
So Much Dunedin.
By sea, by air or by road, you've arrived in one of New Zealand's most distinctive cities. Let us show you why.
From striking architecture and Pacific coastline to panoramic viewpoints, the landscapes of the Otago Peninsula and New Zealand's only castle, Uniquely Dunedin brings together the city's essential experiences in one memorable day.
No complicated planning.
No organising transport.
No wondering what you'll have time to see.
Step ashore, or step out the door. We'll take it from there.
Welcome to Dunedin
Step ashore at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal or the Cruise Ship Wharf in central Dunedin, or step out of your hotel, and meet your local driver-guide.
From here, the planning is done. Settle in, enjoy the scenery and let us introduce you to Dunedin.
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Where Dunedin Meets the Ocean
Feel the sea air at St Clair and experience another side of Dunedin — wide horizons, dramatic coastline and the South Pacific stretching beyond the city.
See the City From Above
Take in sweeping views across Dunedin, its harbour and surrounding hills from some of the city's favourite vantage points, including Signal Hill.
Bring your camera.
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Yes. It Really Is That Steep.
Stop at world-famous Baldwin Street and capture one of those unmistakably Dunedin photographs.
A Little Dunedin of Your Own
Enjoy some free time in the heart of the city, around the Octagon.
Find a café for lunch, browse the shops, explore nearby streets or simply sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.
Lunch is not included, giving you the freedom to choose what and where you'd like to eat.
Then Things Get Spectacular.
Leave the city behind as the journey continues through the beautiful Otago Peninsula — rolling countryside, harbour views and landscapes that feel a world away from the city centre.
Larnach Castle & Gardens
High above the Otago Peninsula sits one of Dunedin's most remarkable landmarks.
You'll have approximately an hour to explore Larnach Castle and its gardens at your own pace with a self-guided visit.
Take your time. Explore the rooms, wander the gardens and enjoy the surrounding Peninsula scenery.
Everything You Need to Know
- Duration
- Approximately 6 hours
- Tour Style
- Small-group shore excursion, or a private tour with your own vehicle and guide
- Availability
- All year round. Shore excursions run on cruise ship days
- Pickup
- the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal or the Cruise Ship Wharf in central Dunedin. Private Excursions: your hotel, the airport or any Dunedin address
- Return
- Either port, or hop off in the city. Private Excursions: wherever you like
- Typical Start
- Around 9:30am, adjusted where required for cruise arrival. Private Excursions: the time you choose
- Guide
- Experienced local driver-guide
- Transport
- Comfortable air-conditioned passenger transport
- Castle
- Larnach Castle & Gardens admission included
- City Time
- Free time in central Dunedin
- Lunch
- Not included
- Walking
- Some paths, inclines and steps
- Wheelchair Access
- Limited within Larnach Castle
- Christmas Day
- Tours run every day of the year, including Christmas Day (25 December)
Included in Your Day
- Collection from your ship, hotel or Dunedin address
- Return to your ship, or drop-off in the city
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Experienced local driver-guide
- Local commentary
- Dunedin city sightseeing
- St Clair
- Signal Hill / Unity Park viewpoints
- Baldwin Street
- Central Dunedin free time
- Otago Peninsula sightseeing
- Larnach Castle & Gardens admission
Not Included
Meals and personal purchases
Time is provided during the tour to purchase lunch.
A Little Preparation Goes a Long Way
Dunedin weather can have personality. Come prepared and you'll be ready for anything.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- Sunhat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Card or cash for lunch, gifts and souvenirs
Travel Comfortably.
Explore Properly.
The journey between Dunedin's highlights should be part of the experience.
Our passenger vehicles provide comfortable transport throughout your day while our local drivers take care of the roads.
Comfort for the Journey
Clean, comfortable passenger transport.
The Right Vehicle for the Day
Fleet allocation matched to passenger numbers.
Professional Drivers
Passenger transport operated by appropriately authorised drivers.
On the shared excursion, vehicle type is allocated according to group size. Book a private tour and choose your own.
Meet Our Fleet →You Have One Day. We Know That Matters.
Cruise-Day Focused
Shore excursions are planned around your ship's visit to Dunedin.
All Year Round
Private Excursions for travellers, hotel guests and locals, on the day and at the time you choose.
Door-to-Door
Begin at your ship, your hotel, the airport or any Dunedin address, and finish wherever suits you.
Local Knowledge
Explore with people who know Dunedin.
Secure Booking
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