Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

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Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand

This dramatic South Island coastal town offers a mix of unique natural beauty and fascinating history. Rare, yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the Royal Albatross all call Dunedin home. Equally impressive is the Victorian and Edwardian architecture that dates from its days as a gold rush town. New Zealand’s only castle sits high above the city and offers sweeping views from its famous gardens. Shop for a locally made souvenir, with crafts, artwork, wool and leather items being popular.

Featured Dunedin CRUISE ITINERARIES

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Port Chalmers. Ship will DOCK at this port.
  • Time Zone
    NZST New Zealand Standard Time UTC/GMT +12 hours
  • Language
    The language spoken in Dunedin is English (NZ English).
  • Currency & Shopping
    The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is the local currency.
    • Best Way to Get Around
      Taxis and public buses are easily accessible to get around the city. Taxi companies offer standard cars and shuttles from the port. The city’s public bus system offers affordable rates and scenic views while traveling around Dunedin.
    • Famous For
      Baldwin Street is known as one of the steepest residential streets in the world.
    • Fun Fact: Foodies
      Learn the history of beer at Speight’s Brewery, which has been on the same site since its founding in 1876. Make sure you sample their famous Gold Medal Ale.
    • Fun Fact: Landmarks
      The Octagon, an eight-sided plaza in Dunedin’s city center, borders many important buildings, including the Dunedin Town Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Regent Theatre and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

Dunedin TOP EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Nature’s Wonders Wildlife Safari

Travel out to the far tip of wild Otago Peninsula and encounter tiny penguins, plump fur seals, and nesting seabirds on ...

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Pride Of The South - Brewery & Otago Museum

Sample the beers made at a landmark Dunedin brewery and delve into the region’s natural history at the Otago Museum....

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Dunedin Peninsula – Wildlife & Larnach Castle

Enjoy a scenic drive along the harbor shore, through Dunedin to the Royal Albatross Observatory, site of the world’s onl...

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Highlights Of Dunedin

Enjoy a relaxed tour of Dunedin, home to some of New Zealand’s most elegant Victorian architecture, its oldest universit...

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