Explore dunedin highlights on a 3hour, smallgroup tour that goes from the citys historic landmarks to the beaches of the otago peninsula. This award winning tour offers an exciting land based shore excursion through historic dunedin city and onto the beautiful scenic otago peninsula. Of course, you can also ask for help from the dunedin isite visitor centre it costs no extra to book with them. Dunedin is the second largest city in the south island, and known as the edinburgh of the south due to the large number of scottish immigrants who settled there. Relax at the gardens, visit the galleries and museums, catch some waves, drive or cycle the otago peninsula.
We also have some fantastic tours that combine our larnach castle trip with other well known. The hospitality of dunedin at these events is the envy of the rest of the country. Back to nature tours conducts nature based tours of dunedin and the otago peninsula, catlins and stewart island. Book your 4 nature ecosanctuary and wading birds tour here. University of otago library, fri 24 mar 2017 fri 9 jun 2017 a letterpress legacy. Dunedin, nz dramatic coastal otago south island new zealand. My wife and i booked a tour of dunedin with bex in october 2018. Basalt pillars hillhike, ecosanctuary, sea cave and wetlands tour, ecosanctuary strolling tour with sea cave and wetlands, extended bird watching and wildlife tour. Tour includes close viewing of albatross, penguins, sea lions and fur seals. Rugged and windswept at the end of the otago peninsula, dunedin is a mini scotland on new zealands south island. Youll see the university of otago, the dunedin railway station, and more, then continue to the beautiful otago peninsula, pausing for a walk on st. If you just want to swim, brighton beach is a beautiful choice, just 20 minutes drive from dunedin. Dunedin was our first port of call on the cruise and bex.
Bookatour dunedin all you need to know before you go. Join us on one of our world famous cruise ship excursions that include dunedins best tour attractions, scenery and wildlife. Contact waterloo architecture support waterloo architecture tours and directions provide website feedback musagetes library. Originally destined for the listener, margaux turned to us when covid19 forced a change of plans. Perfect for firsttime visitors or those short on time, this tour covers both urban and natural highlights of the area. Dunedin and otago peninsula tour booking form zealandier tours. This tour sells out fast, so book your reservation today. Join us on one of our world famous cruise ship excursions that include dunedin s best tour attractions, scenery and wildlife.
Peninsula encounters standard tour penguins, seals, sealions and albatross. It is the south islands second largest employer and by far the biggest contributor to the dunedin economy. Otago university, dunedin university of otago, dunedin. The dunedin id fashion week has gained a huge amount of publicity over the years and has become a major event for fashion designers here in dunedin and world wide since 2017 i have increased the tour by a day and we will now have time to. Dunedin has a wide variety of tours and activities to keep you entertained for days. The centre for the book is delighted to present for your reading pleasure from austen to the bronts.
This premier tour includes dunedin sightseeing, the full otago harbour and taiaroa head wildlife cruise, scenic otago peninsula bus tour, and guided tours of the royal albatross colony, the yellow eyed penguin reserve and a visit to wading bird habitats. Visit dunedin bookmes travel guide for dunedin visit dunedin bookmes travel guide for dunedin visit dunedin. Welcome to the hotel waterloo budget accommodation wellington, nz here to help. About dunedin, the city and region, university of otago, new. I will be offering this tour for a limited number in 2019. Dunedin fashion idcentral otago tour judith cullen. Dunedin tours dunedin, in new zelands south island, is one of the countrys most popular tourist destinations. When returning to dunedin on a cruise in february 2019 with nine members from my family all in their 70s i immediately contacted bex for a private tour. The university of otagos campus is located just north of the central city, and is dunedins beating heart.
Africa and perugalapagos are escorted from nz subject to minimum group size otherwise african tours are met at nairobi airport by ben and perugalapagos at quito by nick who will ensure. Visit dunedin bookmes travel guide for dunedin, new zealand. Tunnel beach is situated around 2 kilometres from dunedin and draws its name from the fact that a passage was carved in the 1870s through a rock to allow access to the sheltered beach. Dunedin, nz dramatic coastal otago south island new. Enjoy the finest vistas dunedin has to offer on this memorable small group, halfday scenic tour. Dunedins coastal and temperate climate is characterised by cool winters and warm, occasionally hot summers. Dunedin is surrounded by dramatic hills and a picturesque harbour. Bound by breathtaking sandy beaches and rugged coastlines the otago peninsula is home to a multitude of rare wildlife such as the yelloweyed penguin. And if it didnt feel like home, cityplanner charles kettle and the minister thomas burns yes, a direct relative of rabbie. St clair is a popular surf beach, but other beaches have good breaks too including aramoana, murdering bay and karitane. Margaux warne is an independent art historian based in christchurch. City tours dunedin taieri train tour dunedin sightseeing tours. Enjoy a 1 hour tour of stunning akaroa or design your own adventure of new zealands best kept secret. Borneo tour groups are escorted from new zealand by a representative from our company who handles logistics and ensures the best possible tour experience.
There is also the option to add on dunedin city highlights an additional 75 minutes to any of these tour options. Visit the historic and stateoftheart buildings which make up the dunedin campus of new zealands oldest and. Located along the gulf coast, just west of tampa, dunedin is known for its annual scottish celebrations and its quaint downtown. We specialize in full and half day tours,larnach castle tours, farm tours, wine tours, hawkes bay tours, rotorua tours, boat tours, heli tours, private group tours. Our main tour is a guided tour up to larnach castle including transport up and back and a city sights tour. Online residence tours village 1 ron eydt village mackenzie king village uw place columbia lake village south columbia lake village north claudette millar. Check prices for your next stay in dunedin at the distinction. All tours are relaxed and at your leisure with a guide beside you for enlightening stories and facts along the way we also provide free wifi on all nz tours dunedin akaroa tours.
Youll be fascinated by the wealth of wildlife and exhilarated by the dramatic views. This decision was made in consultation with university leadership and public health officials in order to best protect our guests and our students who provide the tours. We can book your accommodation, travel, activities and tours for dunedin and anywhere else in new zealand prior to your arrival to dunedin. With a range of things to see and do in the city, dunedin is also a great point from which to explore the surrounding regions. Youll see the university of otago, the dunedin railway station, and more, then continue to the beautiful otago peninsula, pausing for a. Your literary sanctuary in the heart of dunedin books for adults, academics, students, young adults and children.
Enjoy visits to new zealands only castle and the yellow eyed penguin reserve, as well as a spectacular wildlife cruise on this fabulous tour. We house a variety of students including firstyear, upperyear, graduate, and families who choose to live on campus during their studies. Rare yelloweyed penguins, moeraki boulders and ecosanctuary tour. As they flock to the nearby beaches of clearwater or the nightlife of tampa, most tourists overlook dunedin, a pretty burg known for its sweeping views of the gulf of mexico. Waterloo residences offers a variety of housing options to fit your lifestyle. Dunedin campus contacts, university of otago, new zealand. International tours elm wildlife tours otago peninsula dunedin. After 5 very successful tours including the dunedin and central otago. Good company tours pick you up from your accommodation prior to the 10am 2 hour dunedin city tour commencing unless youd like to meet us at the visitor centre in the octagon. Landmarks in dunedin include the botanic garden, baldwin street, the dunedin railway station, and others. Dunedin is a fantastic city for cycling, offering a compact layout, great mountain biking tracks and great views from the peaks. Tour pickupdropoff from your ship berth at port chalmers, dunedin. We specialize in group tours coming into nz from 1 day to 10 days sightseeing tours all include a driver plus a separate guide for loads of fun, laughs and entertainment.
Tour residence waterloo residences university of waterloo. We are a booklovers paradise, opposite the otago museum reserve and just along from the famous captain cook hotel. Dunedin akaroa picton wellington napier tauranga auckland. Visitors centre undergraduate programs university of waterloo. Tunnel beach, dunedin ticket price timings address. Obviously, there is a bit of walking and climbing involved to reach the beach.
Dunedin tours new zealand book online experience oz. Private tours new zealand new zealand tours bookatour. We also visit baldwin street, the steepest street in the world, university of otago new zealands oldest university and the historic dunedin railway station. Choose from an excellent range of tour experiences to maximise your stay in dunedin. Voted as one of the most walkable cities, dunedin has a picturesque waterfront, relaxed coastal feel and activities for all ages. Dunedin and otago peninsula tour booking form zealandier. Your day starts with city sightseeing showcasing dunedins heritage buildings. Margaux warne is an independent art historian based in. About dunedin, the city and region, university of otago. The visitors centre is your starting point for tours of the university of waterloo. Good company tours pick you up from your accommodation prior to the 10am 2 hour dunedin city tour commencing unless youd. The city has a compact hub, built around the octagon.
It is a few minutes walk to the octagon, the dunedin chinese gardens, or the dunedin railway station new zealands most photographed building. Dunedin features some of the best dining and craft. Travel via scenic coastal road from dunedin to the waitaki district approximately 80km and 2 hours. Escape to one of dunedins fantastic beaches, only a few minutes drive from the city centre. University book shop, 378 great king street, dunedin north opposite the otago museum reserve, next to the post office and wellsituated between the university and the cbd. If you do not receive our email reply within 24 hours please check your emails spam junk folder. It is the doorway to the otago peninsula with endless beaches and rugged landscapes. We have city and otago peninsula tour options, wildlife excursions, heli tours as well as a honey and hive tour. Dunedin is often dubbed rugby city for the infectious carnival atmosphere that takes hold every time a major rugby match is hosted. Otago university while originally giving out only one degree, the university now enrols over 20,000 students each year to study commerce, health sciences, sciences, and humanities. Dunedin is a university town rather than just a town with a university. The local wildlife is both unique and abundant, home to the royal albatross, fur seals, sea lions, and the rare yelloweyed penguin. Enjoy a day exploring dunedin, new zealands oldest city boasting a fascinating history, and the surrounding rugged but stunning otago peninsula.
Travel to places that can only be accessed by train and hear the inspiring stories of engineering feats by our railway pioneers. But, thanks to the segwayriding guides at sun glide tours, the regions hidden gem just became much more accessible. Dunedins university of otago, established in 1869, is the oldest university in new zealand. The visitors centre is closed and staff are not available to provide tours. Your day starts with city sightseeing showcasing dunedin s heritage buildings. Explore charming waterfront dunedin and discovers amazing seafood and craft beer. We also have some fantastic tours that combine our larnach castle trip. Moeraki boulders and yelloweyed penguins tour tour includes. Dunedin and otago peninsula wildlife tour with optional larnach castle visit. Dunedin tours enjoy the sights in dunedin dunedin tours. Beset by the rugged hills and greenclad ridges of the otago peninsula, its hardly a surprise that scottish colonists chose this spot to settle as they drifted past the shores of south island in the 19 th century. Astride their twowheeled steeds, visitors can explore the pinellas trail that cuts through downtown. Zealand tours we have guided tours, group tours, private tours, cruise ship shore excursion tours, day tours, wine tours, luxury tours. In light of the current covid19 outbreak, the university of waterloo has suspended all tours, including campus and residence tours.
Our tour begins with a scenic drive into the city to admire the largest collection of edwardian and victorian structures. This 75mile scenic journey takes you to see the otago peninsula, then back down to the bays and beaches that surround dunedin. Make the most of your visit to dunedin, the oldest city in new zealand, which boasts impressive architecture and many hidden secrets. Combine a city highlights tour of dunedin with a wildlifefocused tour of the otago peninsula in a single day. Book your tickets online for university of otago, dunedin. Let tourhqs local guides help you navigate the scotch bars and burns statues. If you would like to book a campus tour when they resume, just let us know and. Elm wildlife tours otago peninsula dunedin new zealand. Before heading farther along the bay, enjoy the citys. Choose from city sights and otago peninsula tours, wildlife adventures, a honey and hive tour, heli tour and larnach castle tour. Dunedin is one of the southern hemispheres best preserved edwardian and victorian cities, full of gothicstyle architecture and heritage attractions. To get the most out of your day, please see our list of what we provide and what to bring with you.
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