New Zealand's amazing hot spots of Dunedin and surrounds provides you with a variety of options that can be made to a custom style day of a lifetime.

Recommendations of an itinerary could include a mix and match day starting with door to door pick up from your accommodation at 10:00 am or flexible to suit you. The day can be created over 5-6 hours depending on you too.

ITINERARY CHOICES AND POSSIBILITIES

Let's start with a scenic drive first to introduce you to view a popular high point overlooking Dunedin and the Pacific Ocean including the location of Port Chalmers and to show you the layout of our city from above.

• A little bit of heritage could be a visit to Olveston House where a local guide tells of the family story and their generations from the early days of Dunedin settlement and how they lived and enjoyed their lives.
  
  
• Many attractions await you in the City, including a visit to Baldwin Street, the World's steepest street. Since 2002 the Cadbury Jaffa Race has been held letting loose of thousands of Jaffa lollies from the top. Letting you lose on this street is perhaps out of question in high heel shoes!
  
  
• Close at hand is The Octagon - the hub of Dunedin, offering a variety of choice. Art Galleries, St Paul's Cathedral, a selection of favourite cafes where a relaxing stop could be enjoyed for a special local treat.
  
  
• If your interest lies in garden beauty, The Botanical Gardens or The Chinese Garden offer a secluded stroll among the blooms and the mature trees of this region.
  
  
• When visiting Dunedin, it really should include a scenic drive around the spectacular Peninsula overlooking the Port on one side and views of the Pacific Ocean on the other.
  
  
• Your destination being Larnach Castle the only registered Castle in New Zealand. An entry fee is required and your choice can be made on the day. 
  You have an open ticket to be amazed within the five stories of historical collections and find out about the family life in the castle and the more current owners who lovingly restored it to it's present-day condition for you to admire. Climbing to the top turret overlooking the magnificent gardens is worth every step. Your ticket also includes a garden trail around the many paths of a colourful and manicured garden, among fern walks and a look-out where you may see the Albatross peacefully souring around the water’s edge. The Castle's Ballroom provides wonderful events and wedding functions and by day you can enjoy the pomp and decor while you have a light lunch in the Ballroom cafe.
  
  
• A local gourmet and pesto picnic basket to enjoy at lunch at the Castle, can be ordered per two people , your guide can order this on the day before you arrive. This basket will be perfectly prepared by a local culinary expert in natural foraging. Her pesto and home-made crackers are superb. Other additions of cheese, smoked pork or chocolates could also be hiding inside to give you a taste of Dunedin NZ. Your basket is $55.00 for two persons.
   
• The 23 km journey back to Dunedin central offers too, wonderful vantage points for photos and as we arrive back in town to the Settlers Museum and/or the Historical Railway Station is recommended. Market day is every Saturday if yo are lucky to be touring this day.
  - please ask about this local farmers market where you can taste so many more local delicacies such as crepes with local fillings, a very special brew of beer, and the tasty pesto’s that perhaps you have already enjoyed on the picnic option.
  
  
• The Butterfly Room is an experience to remember at the Museum and the architecture of the Railway Station is spectacular with the Art Society nestled on the first floor and should be showcasing the very best artwork for you to admire.

You may choose to relax for a while before heading back to your accommodation with a local New Zealand wine and tapas at a local wine bar/cafe that your guide will highly recommend.  

The options are many so don't forget too that if you are a wildlife lover or crave for a wilderness walk for local flora and fauna or a relaxing walk on the local beach, these activities are right there just for you. 

It is important that before you start your day that you share your interests with your guide and they will forward book for you. They will factor into the time table of all the best places and options for your day.
Any set times for any events you choose will be subject to the order of your itinerary.

INCLUSIONS:

Local guide

Bottled water

EXCLUSIONS:

Lunch and additional drinks

Event Fees if you decide to include can be paid to the provider on the day.

Larnach Castle

Otago ECO Sanctuary