BACK TO NATURE TOURS
đ Central Dunedin, Otago South
Back to Nature Tours runs small-group guided tours of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula with guide Chris Roberts. The tour covers native wildlife, coastal scenery, and the Port Chalmers township, with a drop-off in central Dunedin at the end.
This was a spectacular tour we were blown away. We loved our guide, who was NZ scottish. He did the best job- a careful considerate driver on some tight steep roads (some tours drive wild and it isnt fun. This was not the case here we felt safe) We saw the most wonderful scenery and wildlife seeing the nz sealions on the beach and reserve was a highlight of my life and our cruise ship. Pick up and drop off at ship or drop off in dunedin if wanting to explore. Plenty of time. Highly recommend this tour!
đ Family Action Verdict
Families and couples describe Chris as an outstanding guide â knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to the group's pace and interests. Reviewers who chose this tour over larger operators say the access and personal attention make it a clearly superior experience.
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Nikki Yates
2 years ago
âThis was a spectacular tour we were blown away. We loved our guide, who was NZ scottish. He did the best job- a careful considerate driver on some tight steep roads (some tours drive wild and it isnt fun. This was not the case here we felt safe) We saw the most wonderful scenery and wildlife seeing the nz sealions on the beach and reserve was a highlight of my life and our cruise ship. Pick up and drop off at ship or drop off in dunedin if wanting to explore. Plenty of time. Highly recommend this tour!â
Barbara Kelly
3 months ago
âSuch a great tour!! Chris Roberts was wonderful!!! Knowledgeable, personable and truly delightful. We chose this instead of the free cruise tour, and are so glad we did. We were able to go places that the large tour bus could not. And it was much more personal with many hop off photo sites. I would highly recommend this!â
Liz Pham
a year ago
âA fantastic tour with great scenery and wildlife of Dunedin and the surrounding peninsula. Our guide Chris was full of knowledge with interesting facts. We had plenty of time at each stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend this tour when you're in Dunedin!â
Daja Phillips
2 years ago
âGreat tour and lots of wild life. Really enjoyed our guide and loved that he dropped us back in town so we could explore there too!â
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Overview
Back to Nature Tours runs small-group guided tours from central Dunedin along the Otago Peninsula. Guide Chris Roberts leads personally at every stop, covering native wildlife, coastal scenery, and the heritage of Port Chalmers. The small group format gives access to routes unavailable to larger operators. Wildlife sightings include seabirds and seals depending on season. The tour finishes with a drop-off in Dunedin town centre, and morning tours allow additional time in Port Chalmers.
