Private Tour: Dunedin to the Catlins provided by Back to Nature Tours
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What you can expect during this experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Updated 07/29/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 07/29/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Overview
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Nugget Point/Tokata WalksStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2McLean FallsStop: 30 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3Cannibal BayStop: 30 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 4Owaka Museum and Catlins Information CentreStop: 40 minutesSee details
- 5Florence Hill LookoutStop: 6 minutesSee details
- 6Curio Bay Natural Heritage CentreStop: 30 minutesSee details
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Duration
10h
Inclusions
- Gratuities
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park fees
- Light refreshments
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - McLean Falls
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Cannibal Bay
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Trii was very helpful and caring. She brought hot water and some snacks for us just in case we get stuck on the road! The scenery at Catlins is unbeatable. Trii told us a lot of information around the area. We enjoyed the tour a lot.
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Date of experience: June 2018
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Response from Back2NatureTours, Owner at Private Tour: Dunedin to the Catlins
Responded Sep 6, 2018
Hi Tegwen, Great to hear you enjoyed the Catlins, its a pretty special place that often gets overlooked - you're a Back to Nature Legend - Haste Ye Back for some more southern hospitality;)
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We sought a guided tour to some of New Zealand's wilder areas following a conference in Dunedin and found just what we hoped in a day-long tour of the Catlins by Back to Nature Tours. Three of us were picked up at our hotel, and our guide offered not only a comprehensive look…
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Date of experience: April 2018
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Response from Back2NatureTours, Owner at Private Tour: Dunedin to the Catlins
Responded Sep 6, 2018
Hi Sharon, Glenn is an avid surfer and knows where the primo spots are - we're glad he made your trip to the Catlins one to remember..Next time your in town just reach out to us for some southern hospitality:) You're a Back to Nature Legend, Haste Ye Back!
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By: Back to Nature Tours
madelinequah
00Excellent tour with breathtaking scenic views
Ben, my knowledgable guide started me off with Baldwin Street, then down Otago Uni and around the beautiful Peninsu…
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briantorres15
00Awesome tour!!!
Awesome tour, it was just me, my partner and driver/tour guide/overall friend Ben. He was very knowledgeable about …
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118materesal
00Well spent day in Dunedin! It was an awesome experience.
Highly recommended day your - Chris was nice, friendly and very informative. Will definitely recommend this to my …
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U4178YAannem
00Beautiful Dunedin
Our tour guide was brilliant. I loved the tour but was a bit disappointed that we didn't have tickets to see the al…
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richardtL9568WQ
00Otago Peninsula
We were very fortunate to see the both sealions and fur seals on a picture perfect beach on the Otago peninsula.
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Shirley G
00The train was great but peninsula excellent
Great to be picked up and expected the Taieri Gorge Railway trip would be the highlight but no. The shuttle trip ar…
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Cy1175
00Soaring South Island Scenery
Architectural highlights of Dunedin included Otago University, Railroad station and steepest street in the world. L…
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E2493VXaliciar
00Fantastic
Our guide Mel was very knowledgeable and humourous. I loved watching the sea lions and penguins. Lanarch Castle the…
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petaswan
00Yellow-Eyed Penguins
The tour is a good combination of civilisation - sightseeing in Dunedin and Larnarch Castle - and nature - sea lion…
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JLS1125
00Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour with Optional Larnach Castle Visit
A near-perfect day in terms of the tour, guide and weather. The tour was well designed with adequate time at each …
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JohnWTravel
00Outstanding, educational and scenic, tour
We did this tour during a cruise ship port stop. Our group of 12 was very comfortable in our tour vehicle, and our …
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terif413
00Amazing Day In Dunedin!
Our day with James was amazing! He was knowledgeable about Dunedin, the indigenous culture and all the wildlife in…
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Dolly502014
00Half day
Chris picked us up from the ship in a minibus. As he’s lived in Dunedin for a number of years he was very knowledge…
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Annie S
00Wonderful experience
The trip began with a very friendly guide meeting us at the port exit. The day got even better from then. The tra…
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rma7477
00Nice trip and ride
I would recommend this day excursion as it gives a nice ride and taste of the country side through the area. The tr…
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- Duration: 10h
- Mobile Ticket Accepted
- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
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- Pickup offered
- Languages Offered: English
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