jalaw Posted September 21, 2007 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Has anyone used the Back to Nature Tours company to tour Dunedin, the wildlife on Otago Peninsula and Larnach castle? I like their proposed itinerary and their flexibility, but would like some candid feedback from previous customers. I've considered the popular Elm Wildlife tours, but am concerned about the physical requirements for our retired party of 4, plus the fact that their itinerary has no time for touring Dunedin. We are cruising with Celebrity Mercury, departing Auckland on Feb. 3, and spending Saturday, Feb. 9 in Dunedin. Would anyone want to join us for a private tour? Thanks! Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted September 21, 2007 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Our group of 4 did Elm Wildlife tours in January. It was great. They might be willing to adapt the tour at your request.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaNC Posted September 21, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2007 We are doing that tour with Arthur's Tours based on ability to customize especially around our time in port. We're on the return trip of your cruise so do take good care of Mercury :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funatsea Posted September 22, 2007 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2007 My husband and I are on the Mercury, Feb. 3 2008 sailing...interested in more information on Dunedin tours that are not too physically demanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funatsea Posted September 22, 2007 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2007 The Dunedin Back to Nature Tour sounds like a good possibility. Anyone been on that and have any info as to price...what it involves etc. My husband and I will be in port with Celebrity on Feb. 8, 2008. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted September 23, 2007 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2007 The Dunedin Back to Nature Tour sounds like a good possibility. Anyone been on that and have any info as to price...what it involves etc. My husband and I will be in port with Celebrity on Feb. 8, 2008. Sandy We have booked Back to Nature for our November Statendam arrival. Best to email Chris Roberts directly for pricing, options, etc. www.backtonaturetours.co.nz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltsindickie Posted September 23, 2007 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2007 A group of us booked with BTN last Febuary. We a had a wonderful day and enjoyed seeing a lot more than most on our ship. I've forgotten our guides name but he was a great host (Cris I think) and really made our trip. We toured the city before going out onto the Peninsula. Lanarch Castle was a highlight as were the yellow-head penguins. I think we paid around $150NZD each for everything. Dunedin is a great place to visit, there is so much to see there, the buildings are beautiful.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalaw Posted September 23, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted September 23, 2007 The Dunedin Back to Nature Tour sounds like a good possibility. Anyone been on that and have any info as to price...what it involves etc. My husband and I will be in port with Celebrity on Feb. 8, 2008. Sandy I plan on going with Back to Nature Tours - Chris has been very responsive and flexible in planning an itinerary for us that is not too physically demanding. He also received a high recommendation from Ron Laughlin, an American who has lived & traveled in NZ for several years now. He provides assistance to people planning their private itineraries. The van accommdates up to 9-10 I believe, and the more people with us, the less expensive it will be! Please email me at ja.law@comcast.net, and I'll forward his emails with details and pricing. I plan to book it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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