Taieri Gorge Railway
A visit to Dunedin wouldn’t be complete without taking a ride on the Taieri Gorge Railway. One of Dunedin’s top attractions, the Taieri Gorge Railway takes passengers daily from the busy town life-style and transports them through the spectacular Taieri Gorge River towards Central Otago. The award winning train service provides viewing of a range of different landscapes, cityscapes, farming areas, forestry and the Taieri River Gorge.
Elm Wildlife Tours
Elm Wildlife Tours is a multi-award winning family based company. Their tours offer Wildlife experiences on the Otago Peninsula and the south-eastern Coast. Tours offer the opportunity to view penguins, fur seals and sea lions in their natural habitat from Elm’s private conservation area.
Over thirty different animals can be seen during the tours. The tour offers fantastic photographic opportunities so you can get that shot to remember. All guides are experienced and qualified wildlife enthusiasts who have a passion for their line of work.
Broad Bay China
Situated on the spectacular Otago Peninsula is Broad Bay China.
Broad Bay China is a store that specialises in Decorative China. They sell all things China such as plates, vases or novelties.
You can also buy dinner sets or tea sets either buy the peice, to replace broken items or to start your very own collection.
Larnach Castle
New Zealand’s only castle resides on the Dunedin Peninsula. The castle began construction in 1871 being built by William Larnach for his beloved wife Eliza Jane Guise.
A workforce of 200 men spent 3 years before the family was able move in to the castle. It took a further 12 more years for European craftsman to adorn the interior with only the finest materials from all over the world. Construction was finally completed in 1887 with the affixing of a elegant ballroom which was Larcnach’s gift to his daughter on her 21st birthday.
Golden Gate Lodge
Golden Gate Lodge is situated in Cromwell, capturing the unique surrounding landscape while being close to skifields, rivers and lakes, historic places and tourist attractions.
The lodge comprises of 47 units including their own deck or courtyard equipped with modern outdoor furniture.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises
One of the best ways to see the Otago Peninsula’s wildlife is by taking a Monarch Wildlife tour.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours have been operating since 1983 and are the winners of three New Zealand tourism awards.
Hawkdun Lodge
Hawkdun Lodge is located in Ranfurly and offers luxurious apartments and is easily accessable from the Central Otago Rail Trail Welcome to Hawkdun Lodge, a unique haven, offering luxury accommodation in Ranfurly, the heart of Central Otago’s spectacular gold trail. From the moment you arrive at Hawkdun Lodge your senses and soul will awaken to the ultimate in relaxation. To blend in the surrounding landscape, the lodge is themed and textured to not only reflect the environment but to also pay tribute to the history of the region.
NZ Marine Studies Centre
Curious about what lies beneath?
Visit The Aquarium on the Otago Peninsula. See stunning sea creatures such as octopus’s, seahorses, crayfish, sharks and much more. Stroke a spiny star-fish, smell the fresh salt air, sample the local sea-weed, and hear about the colourful history of New Zealand's oldest marine science institution.
The Aquarium is open daily between the hours 12-4:30pm. It also features guided tours running at 10:30am with alternative times available for groups on request.
Royal Albatross Centre
The Royal Albatross Centre is home to the majestic Royal Albatross. It is the only mainland breeding colony in the world for these birds. They stand up to a metre in height with a wingspan of up to 3 metres. Despite being somewhat awkward on the ground, in the air they are anything but, able to reach swooping speeds of at least 115kmph.
Twilight Wildlife Tours
Twilight Wildlife Tours has been specialising in small group wildlife tours of the Otago Peninsula since 1983. The tours start with a scenic bus journey from Dunedin city, continuing out along the Otago Peninsula.
The tour travels towards the Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head, passed spectacular coastal areas featuring a wide variety of birds including White-faced Herons, Pied Stilts, Black Swans, Variable and Pied Oystercatchers, Royal Spoonbills and Little Shags.
