Things to do in Harington Point
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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
RM113
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
RM165
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
RM351
per adult
Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
RM130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
RM398
per adult
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion
RM682
per adult
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
RM530
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Nature and City Tour with Larnach Castle included
RM356
per adult
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1. Larnach Castle
Explore the striking Larnach Castle and admire its elaborate woodcarvings and crystal chandeliers. Learn the tragic story of its original inhabitants and admire breathtaking views of the Otago Peninsula from the well-tended grounds.
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2. The Octagon
Visit The Octagon to admire the superb cathedral and Victorian town hall, relax with a coffee at one of many open-air cafés or lie on the lawns and escape the busy city streets. Dunedin’s eight-sided central plaza is the ideal first port of call on your tour of the city.
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3. Dunedin Town Hall
Dunedin Town Hall is a civic building and events centre located in the heart of Dunedin’s city centre. It has a 2,000-plus capacity auditorium suitable for concerts, conferences and galas, among other events. Admire this magnificent Victorian-style building that dominates the northern side of The Octagon, Dunedin’s central plaza. It is part of a group of versatile venues collectively known as the Dunedin Centre.
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4. St. Clair Beach
Bask in the sun on the soft sand at St. Clair Beach or have a lesson with the skilled instructors at the local surf school. Swim in the sea or immerse yourself in the warm waters of the outdoor pool.
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5. Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spend a day in nature at Dunedin Botanic Garden. Wander amid towering trees and marvel at multi-coloured flowers from all corners of the globe. Visit an aviary and appreciate the views from the garden’s hills. Established in 1863, Dunedin Botanic Garden is New Zealand’s oldest botanical garden. It covers an area of around 30 hectares (75 acres), which consists of an arboretum, greenhouses, rockeries, and more.
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6. Royal Albatross Centre
Visit the Royal Albatross Centre, the world’s only mainland royal albatross breeding colony, and marvel at these giant birds as they soar above the wild Pacific Ocean. See penguins and sea lions on the beaches around the centre and check out Fort Taiaroa to find out why this location played such an important role in the nation’s history.
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What to do in Harington Point
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Royal Albatross Centre
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Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.
Penguin Place
5/5(1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.
Historic Fort Taiaroa
Learn about the local history of Harington Point when you spend time at Historic Fort Taiaroa. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.
Yellow-Eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve
You can find out about the history of Harington Point with a trip to Yellow-Eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
