Page 24 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

dunedin taieri gorge by train larnach castle approximate duration 8 hours dunedin pc3-d taieri gorge by train olveston house approximate duration 71/2 hours pc3-da enjoy a memorable expedition on the vintage taieri gorge railway while passing through rugged new zealand countryside the same train tour as tour pc3-c and on return to the city visit an edwardian mansion 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 that offers countless opportunities for photography you are welcome to walk through the train to experience all the different carriages guides provide commentary and the train stops at various vantage points 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 your visit to olveston house at the conclusion of the train journey you will board your motorcoach at the dunedin railway station and continue with a visit to olveston house dunedin businessman david theomin filled this 35-room edwardian mansion with treasures collected during his travels around the world built between 1904 and 1906 olveston house is surrounded by an acre of gardens a gift to the city of dunedin from theomin s daughter the mansion contains its original collections your guide will recount the history of the house and its treasures at the end of your guided tour around this majestic property you will be transferred back to the ship by motorcoach enjoy a memorable expedition on the vintage taieri gorge railway while passing through rugged new zealand countryside the same train tour as tour pc3-c and on return to the city visit new zealand s only castle 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 that offers countless opportunities for photography you are welcome to walk through the train to experience all the different carriages guides provide commentary and the train stops at various vantage points 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 your visit to larnach castle at the conclusion of the train journey you will board your motorcoach at the dunedin railway station and continue with a visit to new zealand s only castle you will travel to the otago peninsula along highcliff road passing first through the octagon ­ the city s commercial and cultural heart banker w.j.n larnach built his castle on the crown of a wooded hill overlooking otago harbour designed in scotland the neo-gothic castle required three years to build and another 12 to complete the castle boasts english tile work italian marble venetian glass and exotic hardwoods from around the world the 40,000square-foot house required 46 servants the 3,000-square-foot ballroom was a 21st birthday present to larnach s daughter at the end of your guided tour around this majestic property you will be transferred back to the ship by motorcoach 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 larnach castle is fitted with neither ramps nor elevators wheelchair confined passengers would therefore be restricted to visiting the castle s gardens notes there is a hydraulic lift available to assist boarding the train for 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 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 upper-floor contents may be viewed dunedin 44 dunedin 45

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