SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 8 most popular port chalmers tours for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
A 4-hour small-group Dunedin cruise excursion from Port Chalmers: Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, Otago highlights, and free time downtown.
Most Popular“This was a cute town and had great sites to see. We enjoyed Baldwin Street and the free time this tour allows.”
A guided Dunedin and Otago Peninsula shore trip with Larnach Castle, standout photo stops, and cruise-friendly transfers for one set price.
“The guide/driver was very good..gave lots of information… explained a lot..stopped in places so we could see.”
Small-group Dunedin and Otago Peninsula shore tour with views, Olveston House, and Larnach gardens, plus easy Port Chalmers pickup.
“We visited Dunedin while on our cruise. The pick up was quite easy from the Port where the ship came in at Port Chalmers. Theresa was there with a sign to make sure we didn’t miss her! We had a great day traveling around Dunedin learning about the people, the place and her own experience…”
Larnach Castle gardens and Dunedin city highlights from Port Chalmers on a 7-hour shore excursion with included admission and guided touring.
“Learnt about the history of Dunedin went to many places. The driver was excellent and local knowledge”
Small-group Dunedin shore trip: guided Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula drive, and a Monarch wildlife cruise for royal albatross and seals.
“We had a great time visiting the castle and on the wildlife cruise. The castle was beautiful and our guide was great - very informative. We saw dolphins, sea lions and blue penguins on the wildlife cruise.”
Small-group Otago Harbour cruise from Port Chalmers with Taiaroa Head albatross, fur seals, warm jackets, and tea/coffee.
“Seeing and hearing about albatrosses and other bird and marine life with an experienced guide and captain.”
Cruise-day Dunedin sights plus Larnach Castle, the Chinese Garden, and the Toitu Settlers Museum in one 7-hour tour with included admissions.
“I had several emails from Viator telling me to look for iconic tours, Fantail Tours, Good Company Tours and finally Liesure tours. This was a wee bit disconcerting and confusing. Leisure tours never appeared up on the big bulletin board at depaRead more”
Port Chalmers to Dunedin in a private 4.5-hour tour. Small group visit Larnach Castle interior plus Baldwin St and Otago Peninsula views.
“Very good concise tour. Glen was a great driver and wonderful tour guide. He made the best use of the time available.”
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