Maple30 Posted December 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hi, We're in Dunedin for a day, onboard the Princess Dawn. We've visited Larnach Castle, the Chinese Garden and Baldwin st on a previous driving holiday. I'm considering a Viator full day tour which includes Olveston House, but was wondering whether there are tour buses at the port offering tours as well. Is it far from the port into the city? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader1111 Posted December 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) From memory it's about 12-14km from Port Chalmers to the Octagon (where they drop you off in the middle of the city). Have you considered the Taeri Gorge railway? Note that it's significantly cheaper if you buy it locally, rather than through the cruise line shore tours. Only difference is that the ship's tour departs from the ship, whereas locally purchased tours require you to make your own way to the railway station in town - it's only a short walk from the Octagon. You may also wish to consider visiting the Cadbury factory and/or Speight's Brewery, or take a walk up Baldwin Street - the world's steepest street. Yes, the local i-Site sets up a tent on the wharf. They sell tours for all of the local operators, with the operators collecting you directly from the i-Site tent. Edited December 16, 2015 by Vader1111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidas4fun Posted December 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I will second the Tairei Gorge railway, and in another thread here a poster talked of booking it directly and because there were so many private bookings from the ship the railway put on a bus from the port to the city. I've heard good comments about Olveston though have never been myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 16, 2015 From memory it's about 12-14km from Port Chalmers to the Octagon (where they drop you off in the middle of the city). Have you considered the Taeri Gorge railway? Note that it's significantly cheaper if you buy it locally, rather than through the cruise line shore tours. Only difference is that the ship's tour departs from the ship, whereas locally purchased tours require you to make your own way to the railway station in town - it's only a short walk from the Octagon. You may also wish to consider visiting the Cadbury factory and/or Speight's Brewery, or take a walk up Baldwin Street - the world's steepest street. Yes, the local i-Site sets up a tent on the wharf. They sell tours for all of the local operators, with the operators collecting you directly from the i-Site tent. I can recommend these.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingau Posted December 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I would also recommend the gorge railway, it was fantastic, we did it in winter, snow everywhere. Can also recommend the chocolate factory if you have kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacs Posted December 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 16, 2015 We did a private tour with Relaxed Tours that someone on our roll call organized, it was fantastic. We got taken out to the Moraki Boulders, then to Shag Point to view wild fur seals up close (we got within a few meters), then a tour through the city itself including the Lookout, Baldwin st, Cadbury factory and th octagon area and train station. Warren our tour guide was very accommodating, we did many things not in the official itinerary including stopping at a cheese factory we spotted on the way (he even bought some for us to sample), and he bought a case of Speights beer for us to try and drink on the bus :) It only cost $70NZ per person too and was a full day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 16, 2015 The Botanic gardens are lovely as well.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacintaH Posted December 16, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 16, 2015 On our first trip to Dunedin we did a tour of the Otago Penninsula with Elm Wildlife Tours. Simply wonderful, touring the Albatros rookery, Yellow Eyed Pengin nesting ground, saw seals and fantastic scenery. On our second trip to Dunedin I had developed a head cold, went into town, purchased some Codral at the Pharmacy (which was useless) and then went back to the ship to sleep. The first trip was my favourite. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiFunCruiser Posted December 16, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 16, 2015 On our first trip to Dunedin we did a tour of the Otago Penninsula with Elm Wildlife Tours. Simply wonderful, touring the Albatros rookery, Yellow Eyed Pengin nesting ground, saw seals and fantastic scenery.:D Yes a very interesting tour. I can also recommend this trip, not cheap but well worth it. Nature's Wonders & Otago Peninsula Approximately 4.5 hours Board your motorcoach and drive from Port Chalmers to Taiaroa Head at the tip of the Otago Peninsula, and on to Natures Wonders, for your chance to see penguins and seals up close. Board an exciting 8-wheel-drive Argo, driven by your guide. Your Argo stops at Penguin Beach; the only home to the world's rarest penguin - the Yellow-eyed Penguin as well as Little Blue Penguins. You may also see fur seals and pups, and sea lions. While at Natures Wonders, enjoy morning tea served to you inside Natures Wonders Hoiho Café. The tour concludes with a brief city sights tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 16, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 16, 2015 The wildlife tours are awesome, bring a jacket though as the wind chill can be brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted December 16, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Take the shuttle into town Go to the old railway station and do the galleries and exhibits there Book before for a tour of the Speights Brewery and enjoy lunch there afterwards Excellent value and if you are seniors you get that price at Speights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted December 16, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Cadbury factory was great [emoji2] waiting for the 1200 tour at Speights now. Chocolate then beer a pretty good combo for the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Cadbury factory was great [emoji2] waiting for the 1200 tour at Speights now. Chocolate then beer a pretty good combo for the morning. Yes, and not just for Xmas time.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted December 17, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Yes, and not just for Xmas time.:D Well six beers in the tour is looking pretty good [emoji12] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted December 17, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Looking good at the Octagon......either passengers lined up for the shuttle, or Christmas shoppers waiting for the bus home.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted December 17, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Lol not Xmas shoppers and the line just gets longer [emoji2] will be gone at 330pm though as that is the last shuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted December 17, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Lol not Xmas shoppers and the line just gets longer [emoji2] will be gone at 330pm though as that is the last shuttle Yeah ...I see what you mean ...the line is around the corner now...this grab at 2.38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted December 17, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Once we were in Dunedin and there were 3 ships in port. Each one put on their own shuttle (some free, some charged) , which was fine for getting into town, but coming back was chaos as many people joined the wrong line and had to find their own one and start over again. I believe now the port ,or the city, just has the one shuttle service running for all ships at a small charge.....and add buses as needed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisker92 Posted December 17, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 17, 2015 For you single malt drinkers-there is a tasting room downtown. They have a distillery in Dunedin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madnsneaky Posted December 17, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 17, 2015 There are some nice pubs within view of the line for the shuttles, I found one of those the best place to wait ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted December 17, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Well we are off to the ship so no more Internet for us till Melbourne now, yay sea days [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 17, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Well six beers in the tour is looking pretty good [emoji12] Yes, got to like those specialty beers as well.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 17, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Yeah ...I see what you mean ...the line is around the corner now...this grab at 2.38. Lucky, I thought it may have been the queue for local pub.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 17, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Well we are off to the ship so no more Internet for us till Melbourne now, yay sea days [emoji2] We wish you smooth seas.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidas4fun Posted December 17, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Lucky, I thought it may have been the queue for local pub.:p nup, locals dont queue for pubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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