Customised Tours with the emphasis on flexibility.
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PHONE: 0064 3 4777 777
FAX: 0064 3 474 1478
EMAIL:
dunedintaxis@xtra.co.nz
Vehicles available:
CAR (up to 4 passengers)
VAN (up to 9 passengers)
Rates available upon request
“Our aim is to customise tours to suit passenger’s individual requirements, or if you prefer just tell us how long you have and we will try to incorporate as many of Dunedin & Otago Peninsula’s sights & attractions as possible.”
DUNEDIN CITY
Consider incorporating these options into your tour
The
Octagon – the heart of
Dunedin – see St Paul’s Cathedral,
built during WW1, as well as the Art
Gallery, hosting one of the
best art collections in Australasia – travel
down Stuart Street to see the historic
stone buildings of Dunedin’s Courthouse and
Dunedin’s Railway Station opened
in 1906.
Did you know – Dunedin was in the late 1800’s making a very good whisky, however the New Zealand government wanted a loan to complete its Railway program and this loan came from Scotland on the condition that whisky was not to be distilled in New Zealand? Whisky distilling in New Zealand was discontinued until the 1980’s when Wilson’s in Dunedin again distilled & exported whisky. However today this operation has ceased in Dunedin with this historic building converted into accommodation. Otago Settlers Museum – telling the unique story of the people of Otago and Dunedin from early last century to the present is a must for visitors seeking the history of the region. Visit the Centennial Memorial - Commemorating 100 years of British rule – 1840 to 1940. The two bronze figures represent the past (a closed book) and the future (unwinding to the present and the future).
A must for rugby fans - Carisbrook “The Brook” – Also known as the -‘The House of Pain’ This land was set aside as a reserve in 1848, becoming a sports area in 1880, now one of the world’s famous sporting venues for both cricket and rugby.
Ask your Driver to incorporate the ‘Town Belt’, part of 500 acres set aside by the pioneers of Otago as reserved bush area into your tour. Marvel at Otago Girls High School – a beautiful stone building, situated in View St and the oldest Girls High School in the Southern Hemisphere. Otago Boys High School – again a magnificent building and the oldest high school in Otago, founded in 1863.
View Otago Harbour – Did you know - Many years before the first European saw NZ, the waterway, which we know as Otago Harbour, was the playground of the whale and the fishing ground of the Maori. Their canoes were the only vessels that passed over its waters and they were numerous in the early days. When the Matilda anchored in the Otago Harbour in 1813, the ship’s gear was in bad shape and the crew ill. The ship remained in harbour for 11 days and the Maori kindly fed the sick men and assisted in repairing the faulty rigging. The “Matilda” must hold the honor of being the first ship to sail in this seaway. Look out over the beaches of St Kilda and St Clair; both are favourites for swimming and surfing in the summer months.
Travel around Prospect Park looking down on Woodhaugh Gardens in the foreground and beyond (to the right) the Botanical Gardens - set out in 65 acres dating back to 1869.
Take time to wander through the campus of University of Otago. Did you know - The Reverend Thomas Burns, and his successor the Reverend Dr Stuart had a strong influence in Dunedin and it is not surprising that in 1869 the Provincial Government passed ordinance, founding ‘The University of Otago’ the first University in New Zealand. While you are in this area don’t forget to visit Baldwin Street - Steepest Street in the World - walk it, run it, visit it, cycle it, survive it!
Visit www.cityofdunedin.com for more on Dunedin’s history, notable buildings & attractions.
A Selection of Guided Tours Available in the City
Please note: - The costs of these individual tours are over and above our tour rates quoted. Once you have chosen the attractions you wish to incorporate into your tour it would be wise to book through their individual web sites as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Olveston - capture an intimate glimpse of the Dunedin lifestyle at the turn of the century with a tour of Olveston, a stately home beautifully preserved. Telephone reservations on 477 3320 (Booking essential) or visit http://www.olveston.co.nz
Speight’s Brewery - Speight’s beer, a traditional “southern man’s” beer. Brewery tours available, bookings essential on Phone: (03) 477 9480 or Fax: (03) 477 9489 or visit http://www.speights.co.nz
Cadbury Chocolate Factory – A must for chocolate lovers. For tour times e-mail: cadburyworld@cadbury.co.nz or visit http://www.cadburyworld.co.nz
OTAGO PENINSULA
A
showcase of marine wildlife, Dunedin is
well known for the peninsula attractions
but drivers have commented that for the
time it takes to get down to the Peninsular,
visiting just one attraction may be a waste,
you need to take in at least 2 or 3! This
is where Natures Wonders, Albatross Colony,
Penguin Place, Monarch Wildlife Cruise,
Larnach’s Castle are situated. Enjoy
the experience of meeting the Peninsula’s
locals – the yellow eyed and little
blue penguins, seals and shags in their
natural environment. So if you are interested
in wildlife this is the area to go – but
you would probably need more time to incorporate
all the wonders in your tour – like
a whole day!
A selection of guided tours available on the Peninsula
Please note: - The costs of these individual tours are over and above our tour rates quoted. Once you have chosen the attractions you wish to incorporate into your tour it would be wise to book through their individual web sites as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Larnach Castle is New Zealand’s only castle; construction began in 1871, with 200 workmen spending 3 years on the shell of the building, and another 12 years on the interior! Visit http://www.larnachcastle.co.nz for more information and tour times.
Taiaroa Head is home to the disappearing gun and the only mainland breeding colony of albatross. Visit the Royal Albatross Centre at Heads and get up close to these majestic sea birds, take in the excellent displays and spend time with experienced guides to learn more about the wildlife and history of the area. http://www.albatross.org.nz
Ride with Natures Wonders friendly and informative guides in amazing all terrain vehicles to get up close to New Zealand fur seals, catch a glimpse of the rare yellow-eyed penguins and view little blue penguins in their nests. Visit http://www.natureswondersnaturally.com
Meet the Monarch at Wellers Rock and view marine & wildlife from the harbour and beyond. Book on http://www.wildlife.co.nz
OUT-OF-TOWN TOURS
(Chauffeur Driven Cars)
Prices for these Tours are negotiable – please contact us with your needs
Visit Central Otago, the Lakes District (Queenstown), Te Anau, Milford, (in fact anywhere you wish to go) in pure comfort with our professional drivers and modern, well-equipped fleet of vehicles.
HYDRAULIC LIFT VEHICLE
(Specialised vehicles for the physically challenged)
Capabilities include - 1 wheelchair plus 7 passengers (max) or 3 wheelchairs plus 4 passengers (max)
Rates available upon request, booking
is essential
Please contact us with your needs