Page 26 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

dunedin otago peninsula mountain biking approximate duration 4 hours dunedin pc3-g dunedin by classic car approximate duration 41/4 hours pc3-i tour the edinburgh of new zealand in either a classic 1960s jaguar or daimler limousine for a more personal look at this charming city what you visit 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 recounts the history of the house and its treasures 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 speights brewery after a private tour of this historic establishment sample its fine brew 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 a special tour a special car and a special city your driver takes you to dunedin s hillside neighbourhoods the university campus and the city s architectural highlights in a classic english motorcar see dunedin s otago peninsula at ground level on a modern suspension mountain bike your mountain biking adventure enjoy breathtaking vistas of otago harbour and the pacific ocean as you drive out to your biking experience along the magnificent otago peninsula ride alongside hoopers inlet near the south coast then out to victory beach in the okia reserve the reserve is home to a variety of native fauna such as yellow eyed penguins fur seals and the endangered new zealand hookers sea lions the area has significant geological features including the pyramids which are unusual columnar jointed basalt formations as well as its natural values okia is important for its significance to the mana whenua people of the land maori and its historic and pre-historic sites refreshments a welcoming beverage will be provided however cyclists should bring along additional bottled water notes to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing in preparation for some exposure to the elements a hat and jacket and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water notes no flash photography is permitted in the museum passengers will encounter stairs at both the brewery and olveston house there are no elevators to reach the upper floors cars seat four to six passengers please ensure that you wear comfortable flatsoled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions a hat and jacket dunedin 48 49 dunedin

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