Experience the unbelievable views of Dunedin and see far more than you ever expected.

A full-day City Sights Tour taking in many of Dunedin's iconic buildings, landmarks and scenic lookouts. Included is a fully guided tour of New Zealand's infamous Castle built over a century ago on the hills of the Otago Peninsula.

Discover New Zealand's only Castle, built 1871 by William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, for his beloved first wife Eliza. It took more than 200 workmen three years to build the Castle shell and master European craftsmen spent a further 12 years embellishing the interior. Larnach spared no expense on his dream home, which features the finest materials from around the world.

The Castle is still privately owned and cared for by the Barker family who purchased it as their home in 1967. Decades have been spent on the Castle's restoration, with the family having restored empty buildings from ruin and assembled a large collection of original New Zealand period furniture and antiques. Open to the public throughout, this conservation project has been funded through admission fees. The family has always been committed to opening their home and sharing this significant period of Dunedin and New Zealand's history.

Scandalous and tragic stories, spectacular tower views and a Garden of International Significance complete this enjoyable award-winning experience.

Highlights

• Begin with day with a city sights tour visiting Baldwin Street. Walk or drive up this world record breaking street and check out the fantastic souvenir shop on the corner.
• Stop in at the University of Otago to view the old clock tower building and then go inside Dunedin's Grand Railway Station where we may see the old Taieri Gorge Train.
• Time for a light lunch from one of the many cafes and eateries in the Octagon. Perhaps you may like to try some fresh NZ fish & chips!
• After lunch we head off to the Otago Peninsula via Saint Clair Beach to spot keen surfers and take in the vibe of the Esplanade.
• Experience breath-taking views along the Otago Peninsula high road with photo stops as we travel on-route to Larnach Castle.
• Our guide will escort you throughout the entire castle, from the gun room below to the views from the turret and all the marvels in between.
• Enjoy our personal attention to detail as we explore the Larnach family's legacy and tell of their amazing story.
• The Castle's spectacular garden is one of national significance and there will be an opportunity to explore.
• Depending on the day there is often time for afternoon tea in the Castle's Ballroom Cafe before we depart.