Page 23 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

dunedin dunedin city sights olveston house approximate duration 41/2 hours pc3-b this half-day tour explores a number of dunedin s best attractions including the botanical gardens what you visit olveston house dunedin businessman david theomin filled this 35-room edwardian mansion with treasures collected during his travels around the world notes built between 1904 and 1906 olveston house is surrounded by an acre of no flash photography gardens a gift to the city of dunedin from theomin s daughter the mansion is permitted in the contains its original collections your guide will recount the history of the house museum and its treasures downstairs at olveston house is accessible for those with wheelchairs there is no elevator to access the upper floors for those remaining downstairs a dvd of the upperfloor contents may be viewed to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions a hat and jacket and bring along some bottled water dunedin taieri gorge by train approximate duration 51/2 hours pc3-c the historic taieri gorge train trip is one of new zealand s most spectacular and popular tours a specially chartered train picks you up and drops you off right at the pier in port chalmers what you see from the train this will be your only chance to board this train with vintage and modern carriages for a trip offering natural and manmade wonders latticework bridges mountain tunnels and viaducts are part of the scenery and offer countless opportunities for photography walk through the train to experience all the different carriages guides provide commentary and the train stops at various vantage points the return trip makes a stop at historic dunedin station for those wishing to disembark and explore the city however you are then responsible for your own transportation back to the ship alternatively remain onboard where you will be returned to port chalmers and your waiting ship morning tea lunch and refreshments morning tea is served shortly after departure followed by a light picnic lunch refreshments are served throughout the journey and include local beers sparkling wines fruit juices and mineral water shopping a limited selection of new zealand souvenirs are available for sale onboard the train local currency is recommended special notes and options if you wish and for an additional small charge once the train arrives at dunedin station you can be collected by motorcoach and transferred to either larnach castle or olveston house please reference tours pc3-d and pc3-da for further details otago museum see impressive displays of native maori and south pacific artefacts the otago museum is home to one of the best collections of southern maori material in new zealand and after touring the maori culture exhibition and tangata whenua people of the land gallery with your guide you will have time on your own to further explore the museum botanic gardens stop to view the formal or lower section of the gardens you will have time on your own to see the rose garden water garden and herb garden as well as the rolling lawns and an interesting camellia collection shopping gift stores are located at both the otago museum and olveston house to browse for a keepsake of your trip to new zealand what you see along the way departing the pier in port chalmers you will drive the coastal road to dunedin on arrival in the city you will pass elegant victorian buildings ­ regarded as some of the country s finest ­ and more than a dozen churches your motorcoach will take you to view examples of the founding father s creations as you pass by the otago university dunedin law courts otago boys high school and dunedin s first church you will also see the edwardian mansions of royal terrace and high street notes there is a hydraulic lift available to assist boarding of wheelchair confined tour participants however it is essential that the tour office onboard be advised of the need no later than 48 hours before arrival into dunedin to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes and clothing suited to the weather conditions including a hat and jacket dunedin 42 dunedin 43

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