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Back to Nature Tours conducts nature based tours of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula, Catlins and Stewart Island. Join us on one of our world famous cruise ship excursions that include Dunedin's best tour attractions, scenery and wildlife. We also...more

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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1 Great King Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Matt W

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great tour in a great town!

Review of: Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip from Dunedin

This tour is simply fantastic. Oli was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all things Dunedin, giving the group a thorough commentary on the town. He took us to the famous Baldwin Street and Dunedin railway station, as well as the nearby natural attractions. I highly...More

Thank Matt W

Hi Matt, Thanks for the review, we appreciate the support. I'll pass your feedback on to Oli. Remember to reach out to us when your back in NZ, you're a Back to Nature Legend and we'd love to see you again:) Back to Nature Tours...More

Elfa959

1

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Couldn't recommend more

Review of: Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip from Dunedin

Had a wonderful tour of the peninsula and Taieri Gorge. Chris was very very good, informative, and helpful. Definitely worth doing the whole day.

Thank Elfa959

Hi Ellen, Thanks for the feedback:) I hope the conference went well and you enjoyed that sunny Saturday north:) Hopefully you decide to move down here one day, Dunedin needs more Back to Nature Legends! Haste Ye Back:)

Elwoodpcleaner

Sydney

2

Reviewed 4 September 2018

Peninsula and Dunedin Sights Tour.

Visiting Dunedin ( my hometown ) for one week, my Mother and I took this tour, driven by the charming Sharon, who was a wealth of information, and more than endearing to us both. We saw some incredibly beautiful sights along the Peninsula, all narrated...More

Thank Elwoodpcleaner

Hi Lee, Thanks for the feedback - Sharon was thrilled to hear she's got a bottle of Sav waiting for her in the office, it made her day. All the best and Haste Ye Back!!

GreenThumb331

Manila, Philippines

522288

Reviewed 17 August 2018

New Zealand and Australia cruise dairy: Dunedin Port, part 3

We decided to book with this tour company for our shore excursion in Dunedin. We were picked up from Port Chalmers as part of a small group. Our first stop was the famous Baldwin street. Then, we had a brief stop at the train station...More

Thank GreenThumb331

Hello Green Thumb, Sounds like you had a great time... Haste Ye Back!

TegwenN2

1

Reviewed 11 June 2018

Wonderful, personal experience

Review of: Private Tour: Dunedin to the Catlins

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...More

Thank TegwenN2

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;)

Sharon D

Madison, Wisconsin

3713

Reviewed 24 May 2018

A close look at a wild and wonderful part of the South Island

Review of: Private Tour: Dunedin to the Catlins

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...More

Thank Sharon D

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...More

davewgtn

3610

Reviewed 21 May 2018

A trip you must do when you go to Dunedin

Review of: Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour

We visited the Otago Peninsula with Matteo and the day was very enjoyable and memorable. As well as passing the beautiful beaches and landscapes of the Penisula, we were taken through wetlands and passed bush where we saw herons, oyster catchers, and even a NZ...More

Thank davewgtn

We're glad you enjoyed your trip on the Otago Peninsula - We'll pass your regards on:) Your're a Back to Nature Legend:) Haste Ye Back

Ariella A

13711

Reviewed 26 April 2018 via mobile

Amazing !!!!

Our private tour with Sharon to Dunedin and Otago Peninsula was wonderful from start to finish !! We visited the worlds steepest Street, the old railway station , larnach castle , Harrington point to see the albatross and penguin place where we got to see...More

1 Thank Ariella A

Hi Ariella, Thanks for the feedback! Great to hear you guys flew in especially for our tour... that's a true Back to Nature Legend! Haste ye back!

RACHEL E

Greensboro, North Carolina

224

Reviewed 3 April 2018

Wonderful train ride

Review of: Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip from Dunedin

This railway featured spectacular scenery of which we got many great photos, both from within our carriage and from standing outside between cars. Just astonishing. Enjoyed learning about the area and its history/scenery from our well-informed and friendly conductor, and altogether had a great time!

1 Thank RACHEL E

Hi Rachel, Thanks for your feedback. Glad you had a great day in Dunedin:) Haste ye back!

vtowngirl

California

24298

Reviewed 2 April 2018

Do it yourself

Review of: Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip from Dunedin

The train is vintage and fun (although most of the restrooms were not in operation!). The journey is beautiful with lots of photo ops along the way. The turn around point provided a leg stretch and the locals turned out with plenty hand made items...More

3 Thank vtowngirl

Hi Vtowngirl. Thanks for the feedback. Sorry about the van playing up after collecting you from the station. I was one of the three fiddlers so that couldn't fix the problem. In these situations are main priority is to make sure you get back to...More

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Lau0529

For a day trip to Dunedin arriving via a cruise and looking for an independent tour company. What would you recommend doing? A nature trip or the pennisula,coast line. Whom did you use?

25 September 2017|

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Hi There, I would recommend doing both! The Peninsula is home to rare species like the New Zealand Sea-Lion and Yellow-Eyed Penguin, so combining the fauna and scenery is a must do in Dunedin and Back to Nature Tours can... More