Top 10 City Tours in Otago Region, South Island

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic 5 hour tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery. You will experience gorgeous and memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged beaches, bays and wildlife. Your knowledgeable guide will show you the most breathtaking views and take you closer to nature and its wildlife. Spend some free time at Royal Albatross Centre: this place offers the world's only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here you have the option to either take lunch, explore the visitor center or wander outside (since it's generally pretty windy, you are likely to see flying the largest seabirds!) or watch lazy seals. You will stop at the world's steepest street, First Church, Railway station and will have some free time to explore internationally significant and the oldest botanic garden in New Zealand. The tour is designed only for a small group, to enjoy flexibility, comfort and personalized attention.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Lunch

See the best of New Zealand’s stunning South Island on this unforgettable 8-day tour! Traveling by private luxury vehicle you’ll visit all the highlights of this amazing destination on an counter-clockwise route from Christchurch. Explore Arthur’s Pass, see West Coast rainforests from Franz Josef Glacier, and visit Mount Cook and Queenstown. Customize your tour to your preference with a range of optional activities (own expense) including helicopter rides, mountain walks, bungee jumps and more! The service that we provide is a private luxury tour service, not a large group tour. Other than our friendly tour staff you will not be sharing your tour with anyone outside of your own party so you can rest assured that this is your tour and we’ll do exactly what you want to make it your perfect trip. With a round-trip transfer from Christchurch Airport or your local hotel plus seven nights of accommodation included, this adventure-laden tour enables you to see the South Island with ease.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Private tour, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Live commentary on board, Professional tour guide (who is also the driver), Transport by private vehicle and all fuel charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip airport transfer (Christchurch), 7 nights accommodation in your selected category of hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities, Optional activities, Personal expenses, Food and drinks, not specified in the itinerary (lunch and dinner)

Enjoy a guided tour of three of Dunedin's most beautiful gardens, take in the highlights of the city and enjoy a cafe lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 6.5 hour tour explores three of Dunedin's designated Gardens of International Significance -  the Dunedin Botanic Garden, the authentic Chinese Garden, and beautiful Larnach Castle gardens situated on the stunning Otago Peninsula. You'll also see the highlights of Dunedin City and enjoy lunch at Larnach Castle overlooking the harbour. Lunch with a hot drink, commentary from your local guide, and an easy, worry free pick-up and drop-off at your Port or hotel is all included in the tour price. Also view some of the best scenery you will find anywhere. Lots of photo opportunities during the tour.

Inclusions: Lunch (with a hot drink), Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks (aside from one hot drink per person at lunch)

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored just for your group of up to 6 passengers. A knowledgeable driver - guide will show you the best spots in Dunedin in a comfortable van. You will be very flexible and can spend any amount of time at all the stops. There is an option fo a bigger group too. Scenic drive through the city and on Otago Peninsula to view the most breathtaking views. You will enjoy a stop at Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour), the world's only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here you have the option to either take lunch, explore the visitor center or wander outside (since it's generally pretty windy, you are likely to see flying the largest seabirds!) Then, take a scenic drive back to Port via Portobello Road, along the harbor, where you are likely to see wading birds. You will have a great choice to create a memorable tour to suit your interests.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Bottled water, Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Lunch

With this tour you will enjoy a small group experience with a personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and Otago peninsula. You will avoid wasting time waiting for a bog group to get on and off the bus. You will be introduced to the city in the best way, optimising time to see the highlights of the city, enjoying the most breathtaking scenery of Otago Peninsula via Highcliff road where the road for bigger buses is not suitable. You will have a 1 hour guided tour of Albatross Centre and discover all about these huge seabirds.

Inclusions: Bottled water, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Lunch

Join a small group tour to discover highlights of Dunedin - the oldest city in New Zealand .Our City Tour is a great choice for those who are short on time and want individual and personalised service. It is a short but sweet introduction to our wonderful city of Dunedin. Our two hour City Tour takes in the highlights of Dunedin and still allows plenty of time for you to partake in any other activities that you may have planned.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

- Experience the beautiful city of Dunedin in an exciting new way. - Navigate through the city by deciphering a trail of cryptic clues sent to your phone. - See the sites and visit local establishments as you take part in an immersive narrative. - Work together with your group of two to five people, and uncover the mystery of each story. - Discover the city from a unique perspective you won't find anywhere else.

Inclusions: Clues and hints delivered to your phone via Messenger

Exclusions: Available for purchase at pub/cafe breaks, Available for purchase at pub/cafe breaks, Available for purchase at pub/cafe breaks

Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This evening beer tour allows all you beer buffs to have x4 1hr stops at some great locations and trial some delicious local brews. Check out some of the great specials and discounts offered exclusively to Hop on Hop off customers at each stop!

Inclusions: Maps, Discounts, Wristbands

Exclusions: Tastings, Dinner

​You’re an internet star on the rise, known for your stylish photos and witty hashtags on the popular social media platform, Gramblr. Lilly Freedom, notable social media agent, has slid into your DMs with an offer to earn thousands (of likes) and to become a bonafide celebrity for at least 15 minutes. To ensure you’ve got what it takes, she’s asked you and your equally attractive friends to find a secret piece of art by the elusive Blanksy in the Dunedin street art scene and create the next viral post. Can you and your group find the artwork and snap some #dunnerstunner pics along the way? What are City Adventure Games? - Experience the unique street art scene of Dunedin in an exciting new way. - Work together in a team of 2-5 as you take part in an immersive narrative. - Navigate down vibrant alleyways by deciphering cryptic clues sent to your phone to discover hidden artworks.

Inclusions: Clues and hints delivered to your phone via Messenger

Exclusions: Charges for cellular data required to send and receive messages

Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour Tours departing 8am and 1pm Daily Travel in Style onboard our luxury vehicle, hear amazing themed stories while we travel to Glenorchy. Come along with Queenstown Expeditions as we take you on our Glenorchy Kiwi Special tour of fun, entertainment and ultimate sightseeing. Departing Central Queenstown travel onboard our purpose built luxury vehicle with glass roof and discover our amazing story telling of history as you travel back to a different place in time. On arrival in Glenorchy you will have plenty of time for photos and time to relax in this beautiful top of the lake location. Enough time approx 2 hours to explore Glenorchy’s short walks, cafe’s and local pubs before returning to Queenstown. Our 4 hour tour to Glenorchy is a must for everyone wishing for the very best local sightseeing experience at a great price for the whole family.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea