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Dunedin private tour 3D2N from Christchurch

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Christchurch. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private 3-day tour from Christchurch to Dunedin via Oamaru
02 Visit the historic heritage area in Oamaru
03 See the famous Moeraki Boulders on the beach
04 Take in panoramic city views from Mt Cargill
05 Explore Dunedin’s Scottish heritage and local history
06 Enjoy a Speight's brewery factory tour
07 Visit the Albatross Center on the Otago Peninsula
08 Taste cheese at a local cheese factory on the return journey

Discover Dunedin on a private 3-day journey from Christchurch, travelling through Oamaru and along the scenic landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island. This tour combines Scottish heritage, coastal scenery, local food and drink, and distinctive natural sights, offering a relaxed way to explore one of the country’s most characterful cities.

Along the way, visit places such as Oamaru’s historic heritage area, the Moeraki Boulders, and Dunedin’s highest lookout point at Mt Cargill. In Dunedin, enjoy a city tour featuring local history, a brewery visit, and time on the Otago Peninsula, where you may spot albatross and take in the beauty of Otago Harbour.

Ideal for travellers who want a private guided experience, this tour offers transport from Christchurch and a chance to experience culture, wildlife, geology, and regional flavours in one itinerary.

In Dunedin, enjoy a city tour featuring local history, a brewery visit, and time on the Otago Peninsula, where you may spot albatross and take in the beauty of Otago Harbour.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin

Languages English, Korean

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Christchurch to Dunedin via OamaruCookie Time is the most popular brand of New Zealand Cookie. It was made by a New Zealand Family and it became a major brand of New Zealand Cookies. You can buy some cookies if you want to eat.This is the historical heritage village in New Zealand. You can learn about early New Zealand history. You can wear the traditional NZ Costumes.You will stop at Moeraki Boulders to see the round rocks on the beach sands. The Boulders are made by volcanos when there was an eruption in NZ. There is a cafe at the boulders where you can have a lunch.You will go up to the top of Mr.Cargill. This is the highest lookout point in Dunedin. You can see the whole view of the city.

Day 02

Dunedin City TourThis is the most popular beach in Dunedin. There is a tunnel on the beach. This is where Captain James Cook arrived in New Zealand for the first time.This is the historic house in Dunedin. The Olveston House is a substantial house in an inner suburb of Dunedin. You can see how the early young British family settled down in Dunedin.Speight's is the best brand of beer in Dunedin. This is the first beer brand in New Zealand as well. You will take a factory tour for an hour.You will going to the Albatross Center at the end of the Otago Peninsula to see the albatross if lucky, and enjoy the nature of the Otago Harbor.

Day 03

Back to ChristchurchThis is the most popular cheese factory near Dunedin. It's started in 1978. It was the first small cheese-making factory in New Zealand. You can taste some cheese as well.You will arrive at Christchurch.

The route