Dunedin Tours & Activities
Situated on the lower east coast of the South Island, Dunedin is often referred to as the Edinburgh of the South. Dunedin tours: Otago Peninsula wildlife cruises, royal albatross viewing, the Taieri Gorge Railway and Emerson's Brewery Tour.
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Dunedin Tours and Wildlife on the Otago Peninsula
Dunedin pairs a compact, Victorian era city centre with one of the richest wildlife coastlines in New Zealand, all packed onto the Otago Peninsula a short drive from town. Our Dunedin tours and activities cover wildlife cruises, the Taieri Gorge Railway, brewery tours and Otago Peninsula day trips.
Wildlife on the Otago Peninsula
The Albatross Tour Royal Albatross Viewing visits Taiaroa Head, home to the only mainland royal albatross breeding colony on earth. Monarch Wildlife Cruises, operating since 1983, run the Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin out through Otago Harbour to spot fur seals, sea lions and yellow eyed penguins, while the City to Sea Half Day Tour extends the same cruise out to Taiaroa Head and Port Chalmers. For a longer day, the Peninsula Encounters Full Day Tour is a small group bus trip taking in a remote peninsula beach, the Royal Albatross Centre and a yellow eyed penguin conservation stop. The Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise and Larnach Castle combines the cruise with a visit to New Zealand's only castle.
Ride the Taieri Gorge Railway
The Iconic Train Trip through the Taieri Gorge departs Dunedin's historic railway station on restored heritage carriages, tracking a route of viaducts and tunnels carved through the gorge that no road can match for scenery.
Craft Beer and City Culture
The Brewery Tour takes visitors behind the scenes at Emerson's, a Dunedin craft brewery that has been shaping the country's beer scene since 1985. Browse the wider Dunedin sightseeing range and family friendly activities for even more ways to fill a Dunedin itinerary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best wildlife tour from Dunedin? Monarch Wildlife Cruises, operating on the Otago Peninsula since 1983, run cruises and day tours covering albatross, fur seals, sea lions and yellow eyed penguins.
Can I see royal albatross near Dunedin? Yes, Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula is home to the only mainland royal albatross breeding colony in the world, visited on the Albatross Tour Royal Albatross Viewing.
What is the Taieri Gorge Railway known for? The Taieri Gorge Railway runs heritage carriages from Dunedin through a series of viaducts and tunnels carved into the gorge, a scenic route with no road equivalent.
Is Larnach Castle worth visiting from Dunedin? Yes, Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula is New Zealand's only castle, and the Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise and Larnach Castle tour combines a visit with wildlife spotting.
How long has Emerson's Brewery been operating in Dunedin? Emerson's has been brewing in Dunedin since 1985 and the Brewery Tour takes visitors through the process behind its beers.