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DUNEDIN SIGHTSEEING
AND ATTRACTIONS

WILDLIFE CRUISE AROUND TAIAROA HEAD – Monarch Cruises
Code: DUDSMONTour 1

Experience magnificent viewing of the exciting diversity of wildlife which abounds on spectacular Tairoa Head; the only mainland nesting place for Northern Royal Albatross in the world, and home to NZ fur seals, and eight other nesting bird species.  There’s always a possibility of seeing a fascinating array of rarely seen ocean birds including other species of albatross, penguins and marine mammals in their natural environment.  Cruises depart: from Wellers Rock Wharf situated on the Otago Peninsula, 45 minutes from city. Duration 1 hour. 

DUNEDIN DOUBLE DECK CITISIGHTS TOURS – Newton Tours
Code: DUDSNEWTour1

Take a fun double deck bus tour on a jaunt around Dunedin.  You will see the world’s steepest street, New Zealand’s oldest University and their first Botanical garden.  See Dunedin’s classic old railway station & courthouse precinct and Olveston Stately home.  Visit St Kilda beach with it’s beautiful coastal views.  This trip is approx. 90 minutes. (from 1 Oct trip is approx. 1 hour).

Until 30 September: Departs daily at 10am, 12.45pm and 3.30pm.
From 1 October: Departs daily at 9am, 10.15am, 1pm, 2.15pm & 3.30pm 

LARNACH CASTLE TOUR – Newton Tours
Code: DUDSNEWTour 2

Enjoy a drive over the scenic high road, with full commentary.  Enjoy the spectacular scenic views down the harbour and out to the Pacific Ocean.  This tour returns directly to the city.  Tour highlights:  guided tour of Larnach Castle, harbour view from the turret, beautiful gardens.  Tours depart from and return to the Dunedin Visitor Centre.  Tour departs at 10am and returns at 12.15pm all year. 

PENGUIN PLACE CONSERVATION TOUR
Code DUDS001

This tour provides an experience we know you won't forget. It offers an opportunity to experience the coal face of conservation. Via a unique system of hides, tracks and tunnels, visitors gain first hand information plus enjoy fantastic photographic opportunities of these wonderful birds from distances down to less than a metre.  The reserve is situated at Penguin Place, near the end of the Otago Peninsula, 40 minutes drive from Dunedin.
Summer: Tours depart every 30 minutes from 10:15am until 90 minutes prior to sunset from 1^st October until 7^th April.
Winter: Tours depart every 30 minutes from 3:15pm until 4:45pm from 8^th April until 30^th September. 

TAIERI GORGE RAILWAY
Code DUDS002

Departing daily (except Christmas day) The Taieri Gorge Train takes you on a journey through the rugged and spectacular Taieri River Gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago.   There are two styles of carriages.  The traditional character carriage (1915-1925) have opening windows, single and couple seating and seats facing the direction of travel . The modern carriages have air-conditioning, tables and panoramic windows.  Train departs and returns in the town centre at Dunedin's historic Edwardian railway station (built 1904-1907).

Summer: October  to March – departs at 2.30pm and returns 6.30pm
Winter: April to September – departs 12.30pm and returns 4.30pm.