Larnach Castle Tour: Otago Peninsula and Wildlife Cruise

Embark on a fascinating journey as you explore Larnach Castle and take a wildlife cruise on the Otago Peninsula. Witness breathtaking scenery and encounter amazing wildlife on this memorable tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Otago Peninsula - Tour along the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula in our comfortable minivan. Enjoy stunning views of harbour and coast as you go.
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens - Small group guided tour through ‘NZ’s Castle’. Discover the scandalous story of the Larnach family and explore the painstakingly restored building and it’s…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
  • Complimentary warm jackets and binoculars on the Wildlife Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • This option doesn’t include pickups from the Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal (see our other product)
Additional Information

An unrivalled tour package! Visit the stunning Larnach Castle, travel the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula and join special Monarch Wildlife Cruise.
Enjoy a 90 minute tour of Larnach Castle and it’s beautiful grounds. Hear the scandalous story of early settler William Larnach and his family. Explore the beautifully restored castle, with it’s…

Location
20 Fryatt Street
Fryatt Street
We ask that our visitors check-in 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour start time. Car parks are available.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dealkent456
Oct 20, 2024
Great tour - Very good tour.Rob was an excellent tour guide for the day. We learned so much about the castle and area on a full day out. Saw lots of wildlife on the cruise but didn't see many penguins on the penguin tour but obviously animaks in the wild are very unpredictable. We enjoyed the tour through the penguin habitat and our guide was very knowledgeable.
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Slatour16
Oct 17, 2024
Dunedin land and sea - Well organized, competent and interesting guides. The mix of well-balanced Things to do. A memorable day. Several species during cruise.
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Forcasa
Aug 17, 2024
Well worth it and good value - Comfortable and informative! Ross was excellent. Bring some sea sickness pills if you're not good on the water, is it can get very very bumpy. We saw 4 different Albratros.
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Justin_l
Jan 3, 2024
Great Castle and Wildlife Tour, Well Worth the Money - Excellent guides for both legs of the tour. Well informed, handled questions with aplomb and shared some excellent stories about the locations. Plus friendly and helpful. Two very happy customers.
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A3056mekimh
Nov 2, 2023
This tour-cruise did not disappoint! - Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing castle tour and then our trip out the Otago Peninsula and over to the boat. Appreciated the hotel pickup by our tour guide. Captain and crew were informative and friendly. It was fantastic to see the Royal Albatross in flight. Warm coats and binoculars were provided. Very windy on the water which is a key to seeing the birds glide. Loved it.
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367kathr
Sep 26, 2023
Castle to Cruise Tour. - We are a group of 27 local people who had a most enjoyable tour with Monarch Cruises. Neil and Ross were excellent, entertaining and knowledgeable guides. We all learned so much about our local history and found the castle tour fascinating. The cafe at the Castle provided great food and a pleasant cuppa. The boat trip on the Monarch was a chance for many of our crew to travel up the harbour and out through the heads for the first time ever. Captain Buddy gave an excellent commentary and went out of his way to ensure we sighted a variety of local wildlife. The option to cruise back up the harbour to Dunedin was a bonus with Buddy regaling us with stories and history all the way. Thanks to all for a great day out.
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N_kuek_kuek
Aug 26, 2023
Must do - I was back in Dunedin for a short visit in winter and finally got on to a Monarch tour. Easily one of the highlights of my trip. Chris the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He guided the group through Larnach Castle. The whole time in the shuttle Chris gave great commentary on the Otago Peninsula. Highly recommend fitting in a Monarch tour on a trip to Dunedin, even on a short trip.
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Colleen_s
Jul 7, 2023
Lovely tour, lovely operators - Picked up on time, there was only the 2 of us but they still ran the tour 😊 It was very informative, the house was lovely, coach was comfortable. Boat trip was nice and the tour operators were lovely, very easy going, flexible. And it wasn’t too long so we weren’t exhausted when we got back. Definitely recommend.
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Cameron_l
Nov 1, 2024
History made real - Castle tour was very enjoyable and the guide’s knowledge of the family and its history was very informative. Cancellation of cruise resulted in long delays while waiting for other guests to complete alternate tour option.
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Jenny
Feb 29, 2024
Perfect way to explore Dunedin - Prompt pick up from the cruise terminal. Cliff did a great tour of the Larnach Castle and history behind all the characters. The visit to New Zealand’s only castle is a must. The drive up was beautiful giving us a good perspective of the beauty of Dunedin and a photo opportunity along the way. We enjoyed the cruise. Only negative was that the microphone did not work properly so we missed the info on wildlife. Got perfect photos and videos of the albatross, the seals and dolphins. A great day in Dunedin. Thank you Cliff!
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