Full Day Guided Tour of Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula

You may know the city of Edinburgh, in Scotland, but have you heard of the ‘Edinburgh of the South?’ Yes, that’s the nickname of Dunedin, built by Scots who came to exile on the other side of the world in the 19th century. Who would have guessed that a few years later, Dunedin would become the wealthiest city in the country, and one of the most pleasant ones to live in!

We show this to you with a half-day of discovery accompanied by an experienced local guide.

Departure at around 9 a.m. from the city centre. Your guide will show you the famous train station, one of the most photographed landmarks of New Zealand! You will see the oldest university in the country and the steepest street in the world (but don’t worry, there’s no need to walk up it!).

Then it’s time for a short coffee/tea break.

In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the remains of a 10 million year old volcano: the Otago Peninsula. You will discover its hilly landscapes, cliffs, fine sandy beaches and its remarkable fauna.

On board the Monarch, a well-known local boat who just celebrated her 70th birthday, you will get the chance to watch albatross playing with the wind at the end of the peninsula. Thousands of seabirds nest in these surroundings; such as cormorants, royal spoonbills, penguins…

On one of the beaches, you will meet the marine mammals that rest there: fur seals and sea lions. You will learn to tell the difference between these two so-called “cousins”.

At around 4 p.m., you will return to Dunedin. By then, you would have seen all of its wonders and secrets, and you will certainly agree that this city deserves its title of the ‘Wildlife capital’ of the country!