Page 27 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

dunedin heritage homes by classic limousine approximate duration 41/2 hours pc3-ia enjoy a privately guided tour of larnach castle and olveston house as well as a private home visit at royal terrace ­ all in the comfort of your classic chauffeurdriven jaguar or daimler limousine what you visit royal terrace take part in an optional 10-minute level-ground walk to take in the beauty of these magnificent homes up close featuring homes built by many of dunedin s wealthy early citizens such as the hudson house the founder of the chocolate factory in dunedin now cadburys you will visit the private home of number 1 royal terrace built for a prominent dunedin barrister in 1889 and restored by the present-day owners olveston house a jacobean-style mansion built between 1904 and 1906 it is situated on an acre of ground sheltered by fir trees originally constructed from a double layer of brick and faced with oamaru stone and moeraki gravel the 35room olveston house represents the elegant way of life formerly enjoyed by new zealand s `well to do larnach castle arriving at the otago peninsula you will follow the scenic highcliff road to larnach castle an imposing neo-gothic castle built in 1870 by william larnach a prominent dunedin banker of his time you will enjoy a private tour of the mansion viewing the carved ceilings venetian glass italian marble and fine stonework refreshments you will be treated to morning tea in the larnach castle ballroom what you see along the way departing port chalmers you will first travel to mount cargill where you will enjoy panoramic views of dunedin descending into dunedin city you will see the first all-concrete house built for the first judge of dunedin in the 1870s henry chapman then from the comfort of your limousine you will view the newly restored dunedin railway station the most photographed building in new zealand on the return journey you will pass through the octagon the city s commercial and cultural heart dunedin otago harbour sea kayaking adventure approximate duration 4 hours pc3-j departing by sea kayak from te raone beach on the otago peninsula this adventure offers a unique opportunity to paddle along the scenic coastline of the otago peninsula and taiaroa head an area as steeped in history as it is rich in wildlife your kayaking adventure you will receive an informative safety briefing gear and necessary equipment before beginning your sea-kayaking adventure along coastal otago peninsula paddling through hidden coves and near scenic beaches you will reach spectacular taiaroa head kayakers may experience sightings of the royal albatross along with penguins and seals swimming in the water refreshments you will be treated to a well-deserved hot beverage at the conclusion of your tour what you see along the way travel by mini-coach from the pier in port chalmers along the eastern shores of otago harbour to te raone beach where your sea kayaking adventure begins notes the ground floor at olveston house is not 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 cars seat four to six passengers 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 notes this tour offers adventure suitable to those of all ages who are comfortable around water sea kayaking is conducted in double sea kayaks wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing in preparation for exposure to the elements swimwear and a towel a dry change of clothing and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water dunedin 50 51 dunedin

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