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Top 7 luxury & private things to do in Port Chalmers

Private cars, exclusive access, the kind of small group that doesn't share the experience with strangers. Premium tours through Port Chalmers for travellers whose calendar is the constraint, not the budget.

  1. Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers, Port Chalmers1

    1. Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers

    5.0· 7 reviews· 4.5 hours

    If you want easy access to Dunedin's most popular attractions or some various unknown locals only attractions. I own this business and take great pleasure in giving my clients the best day we can Greate in the short time we have to discover Dunedin city and surrounds.

  2. You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs, Port Chalmers2

    2. You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Private Transport option with a flexible itinerary to suit your interests - SEE THE BEST SPOTS OF YOUR CHOOSING!

  3. Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery, Port Chalmers3

    3. Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

    5.0· 38 reviews

    Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best spots in the comfort of a spacious van, giving you the flexibility to spend as much time as you like at each stop. A larger group option is also available. Take a scenic drive through Dunedin and along the Otago Peninsula, soaking in some of the region’s most breathtaking views. Your tour includes a stop at the Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour), home to the world’s only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here, you can enjoy lunch, explore the visitor centre, or step outside to see these magnificent seabirds in flight — and maybe spot nearby seals! On the return journey via Portobello Road along the harbour, keep an eye out for wading birds. With this tour, you have the freedom to create a truly memorable experience, customised to suit your group’s interests.

  1. Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour, Port Chalmers4

    4. Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

    4.9· 50 reviews· 6 hours

    With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also avoid wasting time waiting for a large group to get on and off the bus. You’ll be introduced to the city in the best possible way, with an itinerary designed to make the most of your time. See Dunedin’s key highlights and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Otago Peninsula via Highcliff Road — a route not suitable for larger buses, giving you a more exclusive experience. Your tour also includes a one-hour guided experience at the Royal Albatross Centre. This begins with a short documentary and an informative talk about the albatross, followed by a walk to the viewing platform, where you’ll spend around 30 minutes observing the nesting area and seeing these magnificent birds gliding up close. Please note that the walk to the viewing platform takes approximately five minutes uphill.

  2. Half day Private Tour of Dunedin City Highlights and Peninsula Scenery, Port Chalmers5

    5. Half day Private Tour of Dunedin City Highlights and Peninsula Scenery

    4.8· 19 reviews· 4 hours

    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 private vehicle. You will be very flexible to spend any amount of time at all the stops. Scenic drive from Port Chalmers through the countryside road to the city. Suggested stops are: Baldwin Street, Signal Hill Lookout Point, upper Botanic Garden with bird aviaries, Otago University, Octagon, First Church, Dunedin Railway station, Olveston House. Continue with a scenic drive onto Otago Peninsula with the most breathtaking views. Stop for a drink and a short stroll at Glenfalloch gardens or St Clair Beach. You will be flexible and will have a great choice to create a memorable tour to suit your interests.

  3. Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross, Port Chalmers6

    6. Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross

    4.8· 36 reviews· 7 hours

    Visit the habitat of the world's rarest penguin. Walk through a private nature reserve on this guided tour for a chance to see the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin, Little Blue Penguins and NZ Fur seals in the wild. Specially designed hides allow for close viewing of Yellow Eyed Penguins in their nesting habitat *please note the penguins are not kept in captivity in the reserve and they may not always be visible from the hides. A visit to the penguin rehabilitation hospital is also included in this tour. This tour also visits the Royal Albatross Colony for a guided tour of the nesting area. Lookouts, photo stops and full commentary provided throughout. Also included is a brief tour of Dunedin's main city sights.

  4. Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour, Port Chalmers7

    7. Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour

    4.4· 82 reviews· 6 hours

    With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also avoid the delays that come with larger groups getting on and off the bus. You’ll be introduced to the city in the best possible way, with an itinerary designed to maximise your time. See Dunedin’s key highlights and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Otago Peninsula via Highcliff Road — a route not suitable for larger buses, offering you a more exclusive and immersive experience. Your tour also includes a 1.5-hour guided walk at OPERA (Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance), where you will visit the Yellow-eyed Penguin habitat, observe a variety of wildlife such as New Zealand fur seals, Little Blue Penguins in their nests, and occasionally sea lions — and with some luck, even Yellow-eyed Penguins. Wildlife viewing varies from day to day, each visit offers something different, as nature decides what you will see.

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