Private Custom-made tours - Awesome Tours New Zealand

Discover Dunedin and Otago Peninsula with Awesome Tours’ Custom Adventures

Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula like never before! At Awesome Tours, we create personalised tours that bring you closer to the region’s iconic wildlife, historic sites, and breathtaking landscapes.

Tell us your interests, and we’ll craft a unique itinerary just for you. Enjoy stunning city views, wander through heritage buildings, and experience the Otago Peninsula’s extraordinary wildlife, including rare penguins, seals, and albatross colonies. Savor locally made chocolate and cap off your adventure with a refreshing local brew.

Start planning your custom Dunedin tour today—your unforgettable journey awaits!

Things to See & Do

Entry fees guide (includes GST) added to your base price for our Custom made tours

In the city

Key City Sights including, Baldwin St, Signal Hill Observation, University, Octagon, Dn Railway Station (no additional fees)
Speights Brewery (NZ$45pa/$25pc) student/senior $30pp
Olveston House (NZ$26.50pa/$13.50pc)
Ocho Chocolate tour ($35pp)
Chinese Gardens ($13.50pa child FOC under 13yrs )
Tropical Forest at Otago Museum ($30pa $13pc)
Emerson’s Brewery ($45pa)
Orokonui Ecosanctuary 1-1/2 hr tour ($65pa $32.50pc)
Toitu Settlers Museum (FOC)
Dunedin Craft GIN Distillery ($35pp)

On Otago Peninsula

Natures Wonders – Yellow-eyed penguins & NZ fur seal viewing (from NZ$80 adult; $40 child by Coach) or upgrade to 8 wheel off road Argo additional $70 adult & $55 Child under 5yrs free (must sit on adults’ knee)
The Sheep Shed Dogs working Sheep, Sheep Shearing, Wool handling
(Adults $41: Child $20) minimum group numbers required. Not currently available until further notice.
Albatross Express Wildlife cruise (NZ$80 adult: $40 child)
Larnach Castle & Gardens (NZ$50 adult: $16.50 child) or Gardens ONLY (NZ$22 adult: $7 child)
Royal Albatross Colony (Classic tour NZ$68 adult: $15 child) or add Fort Taiaroa Disappearing Gun (Classic tour NZ$78 adult: $20 child)
OPERA (Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance) Penguin Reserve. (NZ$75 adult: $30child 4-14yrs)

Other ideas for things to see and do

Unique Taiaroa Disappearing Gun (Otago Peninsula)
Moeraki Boulders
Catlins
Wine Tours – Central Otago
Other

Details of the tour

Base rate: Includes vehicle & driver/guide

Private Custom-Made Tours – Base rate Pricing
(Retail – includes 15% GST)

Tour Type	1–10 People (Flat Rate)	Each Additional Person (Over 10)	Larger Groups
Full Day (8 hrs)	$1,595	$150 per person	By arrangement
Half Day (4 hrs)	$798	$70 per person	By arrangement

Examples – Full Day (8 hrs):

5 people → $1,595 total
10 people → $1,595 total
11 people → $1,745 total
15 people → $2,345 total

Examples – Half Day (4 hrs):

5 people → $798 total
10 people → $798 total
11 people → $868 total
15 people → $1,148 total

Please note: Entry fees to any attractions you choose are not included in the base tour price and will be added per person at cost.”

The base rate covers:

pick-up and drop-off
all transport
a driver/guide
Baldwin Street (world’s steepest street)
Dunedin Railway Station (in the world’s top 200 photographed places)
15% GST.

Meals and refreshments are not included.