New Zealand · LARNACH CASTLE TOURS
Summer fills these weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 14 to lock in before you fly, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of Larnach Castle and Gardens near Dunedin, with practical tips on transport, costs, gardens, history, views, food, and timing.
“The beautiful craftsmanship in the castle. Lovingly restored. Unique part of New Zealand history……..”
Review of the Port Chalmers water taxi and shuttle to Larnach Castle, with itinerary, costs, timing, Dunedin tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great crew very friendly and a great day. Castle restaurant and Scottish entertainment was outstanding”
Review of Dunedin’s small-group city, wildlife and Larnach Castle tour, with practical advice on sights, timing, wildlife and value.
“We were supposed to see albatross, sea lions, seals and penguins, only saw a couple sea lions. We were taken to the reserve to see penguins and albatross but we couldn’t view either one. The albatross and penguins were in a protected area and you had to sign up for a one hour tour at $45 to see them but we only had 45 minutes there. So killed time in the cafe and gift shop. Very disappointing tour, not worth the money!”
Explore Dunedin, Baldwin Street, and Larnach Castle on a six-hour guided shore excursion with port transfers and castle entry.
“We had a fabulous day trip with Ann, who was accompanied by her son Dustin in highland dress. We thought we were just going to Larnach Castle but made stops at the Railway Station, the Octagon, Baldwin Street, the worlds steepest strRead more”
Review of Dunedin’s 5-hour small-group tour to Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula, and the city’s top landmarks.
“Was a wonderful day! So many stops and interesting facts were shared by the guide. Loved being in a small group rather than a big bus from the ship. Very dependable.”
Review of Dunedin’s Larnach Castle and Otago Wildlife Cruise, with practical advice on scenery, wildlife, value, weather, and what to expect.
“Great way to spend our day in port. Our guide, David, was very informative and helpful. The castle was lovely, with lots of traditional Scottish flare. The boat trip was a bit choppy, but we spotted Seals, Dolphins, and Albatross. My only advice would be, if you are particularly prone to motion sickness, make sure you have meds or bands.”
Review of Dunedin’s 7-hour shore excursion to Larnach Castle, with city highlights, free time, port transfers, value, and practical cruise tips.
“enjoyed this tour thoroughly, learned a lot about Dunedin from a very informative guide.”
Explore Dunedin’s dark past, Baldwin Street, Luna lunch, and Larnach Castle on a small-group historian-led tour.
“Exceptional tour that exceeds what's in the description. The lunch venue and food is exceptional - What A View! The history and little know facts provided about the area by your guide makes this a truly wonderful experience. Highly recommend.”
Review of Dunedin’s 6-hour city and Larnach Castle shore tour, with Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, free time, value, and practical tips.
“Tour guide was a very friendly & knowledgeable local. We saw lots of the sights but the tour didn’t seem rushed. Highly recommend”
Review of Dunedin’s 6-hour Otago Peninsula and Larnach Castle tour, with Baldwin Street, gardens, city views, lunch tips, and cruise timing advice.
“Botanical Gardens were beautiful! A real highlight! Lanach Castle was lovely! Knowledgable and friendly tour guide. Lunch was excellent!”
Explore Larnach Castle near Dunedin with self-guided access, gardens, historic rooms, Otago Peninsula views, and practical planning tips.
“Needed transportation options seeing it's a 25 ms drive outside of town”
Review of the Larnach Castle and Wildlife Cruise from Port Chalmers, with practical details on price, timing, wildlife, guides, and value.
“Good tour of castle with knowledgeable driver/guide. Boat cruise was great with lot of Albatros sightings. Cheaper and better than ship excursion, got us back to ship in plenty of time. Recommend.”
Review of Dunedin’s 7-hour shore excursion to Larnach Castle, the Chinese Garden, Settlers Museum, and city sights from Port Chalmers.
“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”
Explore Dunedin’s steepest street, botanic gardens, Otago Peninsula, and Larnach Castle on a six-hour small-group tour.
“Very rushed. I was told to keep up even though we were held up by passengers that went downtown in the morning. It was very clear that Jason the driver did not want us to eat lunch on our own even though he said we could. Then I was tRead more”
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