Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Our guide is available for the transport and entry to the Castle only. The tour of the castle and gardens is self guided.
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Alternative departure points can be arranged subject to availability and other bookings.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The quickest and most fun option to get to see New Zealands only castle. A fast water taxi ride across the beautiful Otago Harbour to Macandrew Bay, a small seaside village on the Otago Peninsula. Here you transfer to our executive shuttle van for your scenic drive up the hill to the castle. Your entry fee to the castle and gardens is included in your fare. You'll have an hour and a half to explore the castle and gardens. You'll then be brought back down to the harbour, for your second water taxi ride into Steamer Basin, in the heart of Dunedin. From Steamer Basin it's a short 5 minute walk to the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and Toitu, the Settlers Museum. This is also the departure poin...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning trips depart from Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin City
Discounted return trips back to Port Chalmers
Entry ticket to the Castle and Gardens included in your fare
Mid-day Trips depart Dunedin City and return to Dunedin by Shuttle van
Drop off to Dunedin
Please bring your own drink bottle
Bring a warm jacket for those colder days
Return trips to Port Chalmers depend on availability on the day $35 NZD, per passenger.
Your tour of the castle is Self Guided
Meeting Points
Departure
Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom
We leave from the floating jetty in the corner of Steamer Basin, below the shiny "Ray White" building. Look for our orange and white Water Taxi. There is a public toilet nearby.
All bookings from 11.30 am and later leave from here. Bookings from 8.30 am Leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Return
40 Peninsula Beach Road
Trips that depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin city end here at Back Beach, Port Chalmers, a short 10 minute walk to the cruise ship terminal.
Itinerary
A scenic 10-15 minute water taxi ride across the harbour from Port Chalmers or Dunedin to Macandrew Bay where you will board our shuttle van for a 10 minute ride up the hill to the famous Larnach Castle, the only castle in New Zealand. This service includes your entry ticket to the castle and gardens. You have 1.5 to 2 hours to explore. We then pick you up in the van for the ride back down to the harbour, and your water taxi ride into Dunedin. Options to return to Port Chalmers can be organized on the day of travel. Please note - Trips from 9.00 am - 11.15 am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Trips from 12.00 and later leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city. IMPORTANT NOTE - ALL trips fi...
Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle
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The quickest and most fun option to get to see New Zealands only castle. A fast water taxi ride across the beautiful Otago Harbour to Macandrew Bay, a small seaside village on the Otago Peninsula. Here you transfer to our executive shuttle van for your scenic drive up the hill to the castle. Your entry fee to the castle and gardens is included in your fare. You'll have an hour and a half to explore the castle and gardens. You'll then be brought back down to the harbour, for your second water taxi ride into Steamer Basin, in the heart of Dunedin. From Steamer Basin it's a short 5 minute walk to the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and Toitu, the Settlers Museum. This is also the departure poin...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning trips depart from Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin City
Discounted return trips back to Port Chalmers
Entry ticket to the Castle and Gardens included in your fare
Mid-day Trips depart Dunedin City and return to Dunedin by Shuttle van
Drop off to Dunedin
Please bring your own drink bottle
Bring a warm jacket for those colder days
Return trips to Port Chalmers depend on availability on the day $35 NZD, per passenger.
Your tour of the castle is Self Guided
Meeting Points
Departure
Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom
We leave from the floating jetty in the corner of Steamer Basin, below the shiny "Ray White" building. Look for our orange and white Water Taxi. There is a public toilet nearby.
All bookings from 11.30 am and later leave from here. Bookings from 8.30 am Leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Return
40 Peninsula Beach Road
Trips that depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin city end here at Back Beach, Port Chalmers, a short 10 minute walk to the cruise ship terminal.
