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Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

By Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 408 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Visit the stunning Larnach Castle. Explore the scenic Otago Peninsula and enjoy a special Monarch Wildlife Cruise.

Your guide will take you on a one-hour tour of Larnach Castle. Hear the scandalous story of early settler William Larnach and his family. Explore the beautifully restored castle, with it's original antique furniture and impressive craftsmanship throughout. 30-minutes is allowed to briefly explore the gardens or take tea in the ballroom cafe.

The bus tour will then take you further along the Otago Peninsula.

You'll next board a one-hour Wildlife Cruise, travelling past volcanic cliffs and a historic lighthouse. Enjoy close viewing of fur seals, royal albatross and seabirds. We sometimes spot sea lions, blue penguins & dusky or hectors dolphins.

A 90-minute visit to The OPERA can also be added on as an extra. See conservation in action and possibly see the worlds rarest penguin (yellow-eyed) as you walk through a private eco-reserve and wildlife rehab facility.

Activity location

  • Otago Peninsula
    • Dunedin, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Otago Peninsula
    • Dunedin, New Zealand

Check availability

Castle to Cruise Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
RM 407.99 x 1 AdultRM 407.99
Total
Price is RM 407.99
Until Fri, 14 Nov
Castle to Cruise + Penguins
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Wildlife + Penguin Tour: Guided walk through an eco-reserve helping save the endangered Yellow-eyed Penguin. Not suitable for cruise ship schedules.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
RM 536.22 x 1 AdultRM 536.22
Total
Price is RM 536.22
Until Fri, 14 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Restrooms at Larnach Castle and on the Wildlife Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interactive commentary from a local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary wifi, jackets and binoculars on the Wildlife Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One-hour Monarch Wildlife Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry fee and one-hour Larnach Castle Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We don't provide food or drinks. You can bring it with you or snacks can be purchased at the castle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We don't pickup from Port Chalmers cruise terminal pickup, unless you've booked the correct option.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Wildlife viewing is not guaranteed, but we'll always show you as much as possible.

Know before you book

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Otago Peninsula
  • 1h 30m
Tour along the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula in our comfortable minivan. Enjoy stunning views of harbour and coast as you go.
Larnach Castle & Gardens
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Small group guided tour through 'NZ's Castle'. Discover the scandalous story of the Larnach family and explore the painstakingly restored building and it's beautiful grounds.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Bus tour along the scenic roads of the Otago Peninsula.
Taiaroa Head
  • 1h
An invigorating wildlife cruise featuring volcanic cliffs, a historic lighthouse, royal albatross, fur seals and other Southern Ocean animals.

Location

Activity location

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    Otago Peninsula
    • Dunedin, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Otago Peninsula
    • Dunedin, New Zealand

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