Bays, Beaches and Views of Dunedin

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Excursion Highlights:
  • Get breathtaking views of the Otago Peninsula from an exclusive vantage point
  • Visit Dunedin's historic Baldwin Street and Dunedin Railway Station
  • Discover the finest beaches in the southern hemisphere
  • Learn about Dunein's volcanic origins
  • Enjoy a relaxing half-day tour with photo stops
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Beach
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours 30 minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible walking shoes.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel and packed dirt surfaces.

Bays, Beaches and Views of Dunedin

We leave Port Chalmers and approach Dunedin from the north climbing above the harbor to a fantastic view of the Otago Peninsula. As we get close to the city we take a brief stop at Baldwin Street and the historic Dunedin Railway Station before we make our way out onto the Otago Peninsula.

Meandering along the 'low road' towards Portobello, the evidence of Dunedin's 'fiery' past is obvious. Turning south we leave the sealed roads behind and travel through the scenic inlets where the tide regularly replaces nutrients that attract waders and waterfowl to this remote and scenic area. Dunedin has some of the finest beaches in the southern hemisphere. We will take you on a short walk where encounters with NZ sea lions and NZ fur seal are common. A tour of Dunedin is incomplete unless you've seen our amazing beaches.

Our small group guided tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula will reveal a rugged coastline with white sandy beaches, stunning scenery and rare wildlife. The tour continues out onto the Otago Peninsula where we will stop and let you get out the bus as often as possible to take advantage of the views. Learn about the volcanic origin of Dunedin before we explore the remote southern parts of the headland. This 75 mile scenic journey takes you to the best vantage points of the Otago Peninsula and back down to the bays and beaches that surround Dunedin.

The tour continues along the old mining roads, towards the small township of Portobello as we take the scenic 'low road' back towards Dunedin City. The tour is designed to be flexible and perfect for those looking for a relaxing half-day tour with fantastic photographic opportunities.

If you are on the morning tour, we can also drop you in the city centre so that you can explore Dunedin on your own. You can then catch one of the cruise ship shuttles that depart for Port Chalmers every 15 minutes or take a local taxi back to your ship.

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120 Ratings
4.7out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 9, 2025
Great excursion!
Loved the tour. Guide took us to beautiful places as well as historic. He gave great details on sights. Really wasn’t anything we did not like. Also got us back to the ship in ample time which was a concern for us. Highly recommend this tour with our guide.
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 19, 2025
Great Excursion
Easy to meet our guide. Very interesting and varied itinerary. Got back to ship on schedule. Highly recommended 👍🏼
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 13, 2025
Was excellent. The guide was positive and informative
Rated 4 out of 5
Jan 14, 2025
Good tour, more walking would have been good. It was a good blend of city on countryside
Rated 4 out of 5
Jul 31, 2024
Dunedin
Guide on time, visit interesting .
Wheather was not on our site for the excursion.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mar 23, 2024
The tour lets you experience exactly as the title mentions and more. Definitely one of the better tours for a small group shore excursion.
The tour exceeded expectations. The tour is comprehensive. The weather was beautiful. The driver/guide was knowledgeable about the history and cultural setting. We have experienced the small town, but the scenery of the country side was breathtaking. A highlight was a visit to the beach and watching the sealions.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 11, 2024
Sea Lion chase
Our guide was great and very knowledgable. During our trip to the beach, I was chased by a sea lion! I was wearing a black rain jacket and I think he thought I was an interloper in his territory. I didn't even know he was charging, but the other members of the group started yelling - run! run! run!. He gave up quickly and flopped down on the beach. Unfortunately, no one got a picture of the chase - but I had gotten a good picture as he came up out of the surf. We also got great pictures of two young seals frolicking in a pond. Great experience!
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 23, 2024
Amazing Sea Lion Tour!
We went to Allan’s Beach and we saw sea lions close up!
They came running up the private path we were using!
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 12, 2024
Enjoyable day in Dunedin with a very informative guide
Our guide on this excursion was particularly good at describing what we were seeing, whether it was the town and its history or the beaches with the local wildlife. We appreciated the option of being left in Dunedin to explore on our own at the end of the organized tour. We were fortunate to be able to see some seals on the beach. The walk to the beach was short and easy, but very pretty.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 30, 2024
Great excursion!
We enjoyed this excursion very much. The experience was just as described on the website; we saw some seals, birds, and lovely scenery. We also enjoyed the stop in the Dunedin Train Station. We appreciated the opportunity to stay in Dunedin at the end of the tour, and successfully made our way back to the ship in plenty of time.