The Castle Cruiser
Dunedin Otago
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Price range: $18.00 - $390.00
"The Castle Cruiser" is Dunedin's premier transport and guided tour to New Zealand's only Castle, Larnach Castle.
Our vehicle - "The Eliza Jane" (named after Larnach's beloved first wife)- is a 13 seater luxury bus. Air-conditioned "she" has leather reclining seats, DVD player, stereo, individual headphones, drinks fridge, as well as facilities to provide full driver commentary.
Your comfort is assured given this is the best appointed vehicle that goes daily to Larnach Castle. Go on treat yourself to something special.
Our tour is 4 hours duration, the longest of the daily tours to the Castle meaning we spend both the longest time at the Castle as well as exploring Dunedin city with our comprehensive city sights tour.
Tours depart at 9.30am with pick-ups starting 20 minutes prior.
Cruise ship day departures are 9.45am from Port Chalmers and 10.15am from Dunedin i-Site Information Centre in the Octagon.
On cruise ship days our tour duration is 6.5 hours from Port Chalmers and 5.5 hours when picked up from in town. Our city tour also is extended to take in even more sights than our usual daily tour hence we have called the tour on cruise ship days Dunedin's "Big Day Out".
A full historical commentary is given en route which is complemented by spectacular Otago Peninsula views. Photo stops are also made to capture this beauty.
Castle and Gardens entry are included as is a fully guided tour of the rooms that are open to the public.
This tour is a not to be missed Dunedin attraction and makes the Larnach Castle experience even more worthwhile given you get to know the full history, drama and tragedy that beset the castles original owner, William Larnach and his family.
We also have Combo Tours that provide excellent value for money and will make your Dunedin experience one to both "save-or" and remember!
Our rates are valid 1 October - 30 September each year when they are subject to change which may be reflected in any forward bookings after that date for the following season.
Options
A. Larnach CastleB. Larnach Castle - Family Pass 2A/3C
C. Glow Worm Tour
D. Glow Worm Tour - Family Pass 2A/3C
E. Larnach Castle & Glow Worm Tour
F. Larnach Castle & Glow Worm Tour - Family Pass 2A/3C
G. Larnach Castle & Bike
H. Larnach Castle & Olveston House
I. Cruise Ship - Dunedin's Big Day Out - AM. Port Chalmers Pick-up
J. Cruise Ship - Dunedin's Big Day Out - AM. Port Chalmers Pick-up - Family Pass 2A/3C
K. Cruise Ship - BDO Dunedin City i-Site Pick-up - AM
L. Cruise Ship - BDO Dunedin City i-Site Pick-up - AM - Family Pass 2A/3C
M. Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Shuttle
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Following is feedback posted by visitors to this property:Accommodated Last Minute Reservation
We were very pleased that Castle Cruiser was able to accommodate us at the very last minute. Mark was both courteous and cheeky. I would have preferred more time at the Castle to see the extensive gardens, and less time stopping at other sites.
Rating: 4 - CINDY COMBS, Feb 2019
Absolutely awesome trip
Thankyou Mark for an amazing day filled with fun and your knowledge on the history in Dunedin, Lanarch Castle and surrounding areas was awesome.. Highly recommended and if your looking for an amazing tour of Lanarch Castle Dunedin you can't go pass this tour.. Absolutely sensational... Thankyou Jayne, Steve and Marjorie... And baaaa haaaa...
Rating: 5 - JAYNE HALE, Jan 2019
Just an okay day out...could have been better
Our guide seemed to want to engage endlessly in "insult humour"...generally based on people's nationalities. A little of this sort of thing goes a long way, and six hours of it was a downer. We did get to visit several scenic locations, as well as Lanark Castle, and the guide did have interesting information to impart. However, my own feeling is that we spent too much time at the castle. My preference would have been to shorten this portion and spend an hour in the main shopping area of town...which we drove through without stopping.
Rating: 3 - , Jan 2019
Great experience
The driver (Mark) is on time. He is like a walking history book of Dunedin. Very informative and the whole journey was really fun. Not to mention he remembered all the tourist name. Well done Mark.
Rating: 5 - JULIYUS SAMUEL, Dec 2018
Fun Guide
The tour was fun, I booked both Larnach Castle and the glow worm tour. It's very entertaining listening to Mark's opinion on the history of the castle and how the owner had left an impact on Dunedin. The glow worm trip was nice too. Mark is very helpful and friendly, will definitely recommend him to our friends and family visiting Dunedin.
Rating: 5 - Tracy, Oct 2018
