Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle
In Dunedin
From
£74
pp
2h 30 mins · 4.8 (110)
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 point for the Cruise ship shuttles that return to Port.
Please note-
Trips from 9.00am to 11.15am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Trips from 12.00 and 12.45pm leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
All trips conclude in Dunedin City except the 11.15am trip that returns to Port Chalmers at 2.15pm
Free cancellation
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
What's not included
- BOTTLED_WATER
- 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 & end point
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Otago Water Taxis and Tours Ltd
- Max group size
- 10 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT_THEN_MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our guide is available for the transport and entry to the Castle only. The tour of the castle and gardens is self guided.
- Alternative departure points can be arranged subject to availability and other bookings.
- Your departure point depends on the time of your tour. Trips from 9.00am till 11.15am depart from Back Beach, Port Chalmers and finish in Dunedin. Trips leaving at 12.00pm and 12.45pm depart from Steamer Basin in Dunedin.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 2 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.