Dunedin Tours
Discover New Zealand’s southern gem, where nature and history meet
Dunedin is a city where history, wildlife and wild landscapes meet. Known for its Scottish heritage, grand architecture and dramatic coastal setting, it’s also the gateway to the Otago Peninsula – home to rare penguins, sea lions and albatross.
Our curated Dunedin small group tours focus on the journeys that make getting here just as rewarding as the destination. Travel from Queenstown to Dunedin via the Taieri Gorge Railway, a spectacular route through Central Otago’s gold rush country, or explore the rugged southern coast on tours linking Dunedin with Te Anau and Invercargill via the Catlins – a region of windswept beaches, waterfalls and native forest.
Handpicked for their quality, outstanding reviews and trusted local guides, these small group tours offer comfort, storytelling and scenery that stays with you long after the journey ends. Whether you’re drawn to Dunedin’s cultural charm or the wild beauty that surrounds it, every experience we feature is designed to inspire, restore and connect you with the spirit of the South.
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Getting There
Dunedin sits on the southeast coast of the South Island, known for its historic charm and wildlife-rich coastline. While remote in feel, it’s easily connected by some of the most scenic small group journeys in New Zealand.
From Queenstown, you can travel to Dunedin via Central Otago on the Queenstown to Dunedin Small Group Tour including the Taieri Gorge Train. This route combines alpine landscapes, gold rush history and one of the country’s most iconic rail journeys.
From Te Anau or Invercargill, our featured tours take you through the wild southern coastline and the remote Catlins region – a landscape of windswept cliffs, ancient podocarp forests, cascading waterfalls and rare wildlife. Options include the Te Anau to Dunedin via the Catlins & Invercargill Tour and the Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins Tour.
Each journey is small group, fully guided and carefully selected for comfort, storytelling and exceptional reviews – ensuring that by the time you arrive in Dunedin, the adventure has already begun.
Tours To Dunedin
Scenic small group tours departing from Queenstown, Te Anau & Invercargill
Queenstown to Dunedin Small Group Tour Including Taieri Gorge Train (One Way)
Travel from Queenstown to Dunedin in comfort, combining alpine scenery with one of New Zealand’s most iconic rail journeys. This small group tour includes a ride on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway through dramatic landscapes carved by rivers and gold rush history.
- To: Dunedin (one way)
- From: Queenstown
- Duration: Approx. 5 hours
- Price: From $290 NZD per adult
Te Anau to Dunedin via the Catlins and Invercargill (One Way)
Journey from Te Anau to Dunedin along the wild southern coast, travelling through Invercargill and the remote Catlins. With scenic stops, wildlife encounters and guided storytelling, this small group tour reveals one of New Zealand’s most untouched and dramatic regions.
- To: Dunedin via The Catlins & Invercargill (one way)
- From: Te Anau
- Duration: Approx. 11 hours
- Price: From $290 NZD per adult
Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins (One Way)
Discover the rugged beauty of the Catlins on this small group tour from Invercargill to Dunedin. From windswept cliffs and waterfalls to ancient forests and rare wildlife, the journey blends coastal wilderness with comfort and expert local guidance.
- To: Dunedin via The Catlins (one way)
- From: Invercargill
- Duration: Approx. 9 hours
- Price: From $250 NZD per adult
Tours From Dunedin
Unforgettable journeys to Queenstown, Te Anau & Invercargill
Dunedin to Queenstown Small Group Tour Including Taieri Gorge Train (One Way)
Link Dunedin and Queenstown on a small group journey that includes the spectacular Taieri Gorge Railway. Ride the historic train through gorges and high country landscapes before continuing by road to the adventure capital of New Zealand.
- To: Queenstown (one way)
- From: Dunedin
- Duration: Approx. 5 hours
- Price: From $290 NZD per adult
Dunedin to Te Anau via The Catlins & Invercargill (One Way)
Head west from Dunedin to Te Anau on a small group journey through the Catlins and Invercargill. With guided stops at coastal lookouts, forests and wildlife-rich habitats, this scenic tour reveals the hidden gems of New Zealand’s southern coast.
- To: Te Anau via The Catlins & Invercargill (one way)
- From: Dunedin
- Duration: Approx. 11 hours
- Price: From $290 NZD per adult
Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins (One Way)
Travel from Dunedin to Invercargill via the rugged Catlins, a region of remote beaches, waterfalls and native bush. This small group tour combines comfort with off-the-beaten-path discoveries along New Zealand’s wild southern edge.
- To: Invercargill via The Catlins (one way)
- From: Dunedin
- Duration: Approx. 9 hours
- Price: From $250 NZD per adult
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