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Iconic Tours provide personalised small group sightseeing tours and private Airport Transfers to and from Dunedin Airport. Tour Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Central Otago and wider South Island. Wildlife tours, historic tours, cycling and walking tours are all available. Other services include customised multi-day tours to suit your interests and time frame. Our driver guides are professional, friendly and passionate about Dunedin. We enjoy the tours as much as you will!
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Auckland Central, New Zealand18 contributions
Jan 2021
We would thoroughly recommend using Iconic Tours. And here’s why.
Last week we visited the Catlins with Kim from Iconic Tours. The Catlins had been on our bucket list for some time but we had never managed to get there until now. We had heard accommodation and cafes were in short supply down there and we wanted to ensure we didn't miss any highlights so we opted for a tour instead of self drive. Kim collected us from the airport in a comfortable air conditioned sedan and drove us into the city, pointing out places of interest as we went. He did a brief tour around the city centre, took us up to our accommodation in Roslyn and waited while we dropped our bags off, then dropped us back at the i- site. We spent the next 3 days exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula which we really enjoyed. But the best was yet to come!
Kim is a great driver and guide and he packed a lot into our 2 day Catlins tour, while never rushing or hurrying us. He is knowledgeable and articulate with a keen interest in the history of places and the local flora and fauna. As he was doing the driving we were able to sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery, and no need to worry if we had missed a turn off or if the road or a café were closed – he had all the local knowledge to adapt if necessary. But here’s a tip- allow 3 days , there is so much to see and do.
He drove us down unsealed roads that we wouldn't have ventured on and the sights at the end were remarkable. We had walked the length of Cannibal Bay, admiring the sea lions basking on the sand and were about to head back to the car when Kim spotted a dark shape in the water . It was a huge sea lion swimming into the shallows, then walking up the beach and flipping onto the sand. Awesome. That was a highlight for us as was standing on the beach at Curio Bay in the dusk watching a lone Hoiho penguin make his way up the beach towards his nest. Our breakfast at the Tumu Toka Curio Bay cafe and our dinner at the Niagara Falls restaurant were culinary standouts. Superb service and delicious food.
When we arrived at our beach front unit Kim brought in a platter of cheese and crackers and a bottle of bubbly to share with us as we reviewed the day. We then had a short rest, dinner then another visit to the beach to wait for the arrival of the little Hoiho, the rarest penguin in the world.
Covered in the price of our tour was our accommodation at Curio Bay (which was a comfortable studio unit right on the beach) plus morning teas, lunches and a cooked breakfast and museum entries etc, plus of course a driver/guide. Kim managed to pack in a tremendous amount of things each day from walks through native bush to see amazing waterfalls, seeing the petrified forest and visits to museums to watching fur seals on the rocks.
Kim also does Stewart Island tours and we've got that in mind for the future as we couldn't imagine a better tour guide.
And the Catlins? Pristine, uncrowded, an awesome experience.’
Last week we visited the Catlins with Kim from Iconic Tours. The Catlins had been on our bucket list for some time but we had never managed to get there until now. We had heard accommodation and cafes were in short supply down there and we wanted to ensure we didn't miss any highlights so we opted for a tour instead of self drive. Kim collected us from the airport in a comfortable air conditioned sedan and drove us into the city, pointing out places of interest as we went. He did a brief tour around the city centre, took us up to our accommodation in Roslyn and waited while we dropped our bags off, then dropped us back at the i- site. We spent the next 3 days exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula which we really enjoyed. But the best was yet to come!
Kim is a great driver and guide and he packed a lot into our 2 day Catlins tour, while never rushing or hurrying us. He is knowledgeable and articulate with a keen interest in the history of places and the local flora and fauna. As he was doing the driving we were able to sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery, and no need to worry if we had missed a turn off or if the road or a café were closed – he had all the local knowledge to adapt if necessary. But here’s a tip- allow 3 days , there is so much to see and do.
He drove us down unsealed roads that we wouldn't have ventured on and the sights at the end were remarkable. We had walked the length of Cannibal Bay, admiring the sea lions basking on the sand and were about to head back to the car when Kim spotted a dark shape in the water . It was a huge sea lion swimming into the shallows, then walking up the beach and flipping onto the sand. Awesome. That was a highlight for us as was standing on the beach at Curio Bay in the dusk watching a lone Hoiho penguin make his way up the beach towards his nest. Our breakfast at the Tumu Toka Curio Bay cafe and our dinner at the Niagara Falls restaurant were culinary standouts. Superb service and delicious food.
When we arrived at our beach front unit Kim brought in a platter of cheese and crackers and a bottle of bubbly to share with us as we reviewed the day. We then had a short rest, dinner then another visit to the beach to wait for the arrival of the little Hoiho, the rarest penguin in the world.
Covered in the price of our tour was our accommodation at Curio Bay (which was a comfortable studio unit right on the beach) plus morning teas, lunches and a cooked breakfast and museum entries etc, plus of course a driver/guide. Kim managed to pack in a tremendous amount of things each day from walks through native bush to see amazing waterfalls, seeing the petrified forest and visits to museums to watching fur seals on the rocks.
Kim also does Stewart Island tours and we've got that in mind for the future as we couldn't imagine a better tour guide.
And the Catlins? Pristine, uncrowded, an awesome experience.’
Written 17 January 2021
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Simon M
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Oct 2023 • Couples
We found this tour on the Quayside at Dunedin port and it started and returned there.
Kim the owner was our tour guide and he was absolutely brilliant,nothing was too much trouble and he gave us a really great tour of Dunedin itself and the surrounding area,making it fun along the way. Taking us out into the surrounding countryside and also to see some beaches, as well as the landmarks in the town such as the university train station and viewpoints in the hills around the town itself. The tour didn’t include the “castle” (so called) or seeing the Albatrosses as a longer trip need for that. Kim was enthusiastic with his commentary made for a really enjoyable trip, and would highly recommend.Simon & Bev
Kim the owner was our tour guide and he was absolutely brilliant,nothing was too much trouble and he gave us a really great tour of Dunedin itself and the surrounding area,making it fun along the way. Taking us out into the surrounding countryside and also to see some beaches, as well as the landmarks in the town such as the university train station and viewpoints in the hills around the town itself. The tour didn’t include the “castle” (so called) or seeing the Albatrosses as a longer trip need for that. Kim was enthusiastic with his commentary made for a really enjoyable trip, and would highly recommend.Simon & Bev
Written 20 November 2023
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Lladnar
Atlanta434 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
When the Larnach Castle tour was fully booked from our cruise ship, we decided to book the Dunedin and Larnach Castle Tour from Iconic Tours. There was some hesitation, as we knew nothing about Iconic Tours.
Our guide, Alan, was right on time and at the meeting spot. His tour was comprehensive,
very enjoyable. In addition to seeing the primary sights of Dunedin and a through tour of Larnach Castle and gardens; we gained much insight into life in Dunedin and New Zealand. I would not hesitate to recommend Iconic Tours and specifically Alan. When I left my cap in the car at the end of the tour, I assumed I'd never see it again. To my delight and surprise, Alan had discovered it and organized its return to me onboard the ship. Thank you Alan.
Our guide, Alan, was right on time and at the meeting spot. His tour was comprehensive,
very enjoyable. In addition to seeing the primary sights of Dunedin and a through tour of Larnach Castle and gardens; we gained much insight into life in Dunedin and New Zealand. I would not hesitate to recommend Iconic Tours and specifically Alan. When I left my cap in the car at the end of the tour, I assumed I'd never see it again. To my delight and surprise, Alan had discovered it and organized its return to me onboard the ship. Thank you Alan.
Written 29 January 2024
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lgcarr0ll
Katikati, New Zealand38 contributions
Mar 2023
We did the Larnach Castle with Peninsula and City Sights tour, booked easily online with Iconic Tours.
Our friendly guide Alan collected us promptly at Port Charmers and we had a very enjoyable and informative tour with a few photo opportunities along the way.
Alan was very knowledgeable in the Dunedin area. We enjoyed lunch and a lovely tour of Larnach Castle and its beautiful gardens.
Our friendly guide Alan collected us promptly at Port Charmers and we had a very enjoyable and informative tour with a few photo opportunities along the way.
Alan was very knowledgeable in the Dunedin area. We enjoyed lunch and a lovely tour of Larnach Castle and its beautiful gardens.
Written 5 March 2023
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Krystal N.
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions
May 2023
Only somebody like Alan can make the 4+ hours drive from Mt Cook to Dunedin entertaining the whole way. He's a lovely person and such a fantastic driver! Alan made a few stops on our journey so we could enjoy the sights including stopping at Omarama, Oamaru, and the Moeraki Boulders. He gave us ample time for photos. His knowledge and enthusiasm about NZ and Dunedin was amazing, giving us plenty of suggestions on what to see and do when our tour was over. My sister and I had a blast!
Written 20 June 2023
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Taylor C
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Jan 2024 • Solo
Kim was such a fantastic tour guide. I got so lucky to tour the castle on a day where we caught both sunshine and rain. You could see everything from up on that castle top! Despite me being the only person on the tour due to cancellations, Kim STILL took me on the adventure of a lifetime. From the city, Baldwin St (the steepest street in the world), the cemetary and the spectacular Larnoch castle, I was immersed in his wide knowledge of the area. If you are looking for a way to get to the castle without a car, this is 100% the way to go! I will be telling everyone about Iconic Tours because it's ... well iconic!!!! Personable, kind and straight up awesome a tour with Kim is a must for the Dunedin area!
Written 22 January 2024
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Dani
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Apr 2022 • Family
We had our daughter's 2nd birthday at the farm and was such an amazing and easy experience! We showed up and Ann was incredible giving us a tour of all the animals which the kids fed and patted including sheep, cows, alpacas, ducks and bunnies. Two kittens also followed us around the farm. We loved the slide and trampoline and cute little barn for food afterwards - Ann was a wonderful, thoughtful host and even gave a party hat and gift to the birthday girl.
Highly recommend, such a stress free way to celebrate especially if you want to avoid indoors in the current climate! 10/10
Highly recommend, such a stress free way to celebrate especially if you want to avoid indoors in the current climate! 10/10
Written 3 April 2022
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I'm so glad you had such a great time, it was a stunning day and such a cool group of kids.
Written 7 April 2022
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Amora D
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We had Kim show us around his town! He was so knowledgeable and accommodating doing everything we wanted and he just knew so much. Engaging, friendly and he made sure we were back on the boat with time to spare (for a last minute little shop around Port Chalmers). I can not recommend this tour group and Kim enough. Book this trip!
Written 18 December 2023
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Peppermint888
San Jose, CA36 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We booked this tour online prior to arrival in Dunedin. Our driver, Allen was an excellent guides. He has a well of knowledge of history of The Maori and explained how they arrived to the region, settled down, and their living conditions while driving us safely. He has good sense of humor and made the tour enjoyable and fun. I highly recommend this company and if you're lucky, you'll get Allan as your guides.
Written 30 December 2023
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takhei y
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We travelled from Mount Cook to Dunedin, with a few quick stops in between. The guide / driver is called Alan Ruffle. Alan has been very helpful throughout the trip, being accommodative overall and always explaining details related to different sightseeing spots, info about New Zealand and so on. He is very talkative. Always help with an extra mile.
Written 5 December 2023
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How much for private tour would like to go to Cadbury factory
Written 21 January 2019
Hi Sharon O
I'm sorry to let you know that Cadbury have closed their factory last year. This means the factory shop and tour is also closed for good. Its pretty sad because they were a part of Dunedin's history.
Regarding private tours with us, for more info and prices, go to our website. Cheers, Kim
Written 23 January 2019
Nuo T
San Diego, California
What is the maximum number of people expected on full day Dunedin and Otago tour? How many people does the tour vehicle hold?
Written 12 September 2018
Kia ora Nuo T.
We specialize in offering small group tours. This allows us to make the most out of the day and, as much as possible, to get away from the larger crowds. Most of our tour groups will not exceed 10 passengers maximum. However, our most popular tour, the Half-Day City Sights tour is the exception. For this tour only, we often use a small coach which can seat up to 24 passengers. This also allows us to offer tours to private groups who may have more than 10 people.
We hope you decide to book with us. Best wishes, Kim Hayward
Written 12 September 2018
terry846
Toronto, Canada
My husband and I will be arriving by Cruise Ship in Dunedin on January 25, 2016 and would like to have a tour which would include the main sites of Dunedin. We arrive at 7:00 am and must be back by 4:00 pm. Could you tell me the cost of such a trip and would you pick-up at the Ship and return.
Many thanks,
Written 16 December 2015
Hi Terry846
I'm sorry to say the 25th of Jan is already fully booked for us. Its been a very popular date and I think a lot of other operators are fully booked also. Your best bet might be to get a shuttle into town and book a sightseeing tour from the information centre in the Octagon. They will be much less busy than the I-Site tent on the dock.
Regards, Ann
Written 21 December 2015
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