Planning your trip? Many attractions and transport options mentioned in our self-guided audio tours require booking, some in advance. This page provides direct links to official websites to check opening hours and book tickets. We’ve organised these by tour to make planning easy.
Glenfalloch Gardens
ℹ️ Donation system, no booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Fletcher House
ℹ️ No booking required, check opening hours
⏱ Suggested visit: 30 mins
Portobello Museum
ℹ️ No booking required, check opening hours
⏱ Suggested visit: 20–30 mins
Port to Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours
✅ Must be booked in advance
⏱ Suggested duration: 2–3 hours
Monarch Wildlife Cruises
✅ Must be booked in advance
⏱ Suggested duration: 2–3 hours
OPERA (Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance – previously Penguin Place)
✅ Must be booked in advance
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours
Royal Albatross Centre, Taiaroa Head
⚠️ Highly recommended to book in advance
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours
Larnach Castle
ℹ️ General admission does not require booking, guided tours require advance booking
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours
Sandymount Distillery Cellar
ℹ️ No booking required, check opening days/hours
⏱ Suggested visit: 30 mins
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
ℹ️ No booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours
Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Gardens
ℹ️ No booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Speight’s Brewery Tours
✅ Must book guided tours in advance
⏱ Suggested duration: 1–1.5 hours
Taieri Gorge Railway or other Dunedin Railways tours
⚠️ Optional, booking recommended via Dunedin Railways
⏱ Suggested duration: 1.5–4 hours depending on tour
Escape Room Dunedin – Prison
✅ Must book in advance
⏱ Suggested duration: 1 hour
Port Chalmers Maritime Museum
ℹ️ Donation entry, no booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Port to Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours
✅ Must book in advance
⏱ Suggested duration: 2–3 hours
Carey’s Bay Hotel
⚠️ Bookings recommended for dining, especially on weekends
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours (meal time)
VERY IMPORTANT - Port to Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours
✅ Cycle ferry must be booked in advance
⏱ Suggested duration: 30–45 mins for ferry crossing
Port Chalmers Maritime Museum
ℹ️ Donation entry, check opening hours
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Carey’s Bay Hotel
⚠️ Bookings recommended for dining, especially on weekends
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours (meal time)
Glenfalloch Gardens
ℹ️ Donation system, no booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Fletcher House
ℹ️ Check opening hours, booking not required
⏱ Suggested visit: 30 mins
Portobello Museum
ℹ️ Check opening hours, booking not required
⏱ Suggested visit: 20–30 mins
Bespoke Tours Dunedin
✅ Required guide, must book in advance
⏱ Suggested duration: varies depending on tour
The Bathhouse Queenstown (restaurant)
ℹ️ Check menu and hours; bookings optional
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–60 mins
Eichardt's Private Hotel
⚠️ Dining and/or accommodation bookings recommended
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours for dining
Fergburger
ℹ️ Check menu and merchandise; bookings not required (long lines possible)
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Queenstown Ice Bar
✅ Must book in advance
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Kiwi Park
⚠️ Tickets or donation recommended
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–60 mins
Skyline Queenstown
✅ Gondola, luge rides, and restaurants — booking recommended for experiences
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–3 hours depending on activities
Lakes District Museum & Art Gallery
⚠️ Entry fee applies; optional add-ons like gold panning available
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–60 mins
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
ℹ️ Open access, no booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 20–40 mins
Arrowtown Bakery
ℹ️ Baked goods, no booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 10–20 mins
Provisions of Arrowtown (café)
ℹ️ No booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Dorothy Browns Cinema
⚠️ Optional — movies and showtimes may require booking
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours
New Orleans Pub & Accommodation
⚠️ Bookings recommended for dining and accommodation
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours (dining)
The Fork and Tap Pub
⚠️ Bookings recommended, especially for larger groups or weekends
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours
Switzers Museum and Bottle House
⚠️ Small cost applies, optional; check opening hours
⏱ Suggested visit: 20–40 mins
Waikaia Store, Café and Post
ℹ️ Coffee or lunch stop, no booking required
⏱ Suggested visit: 30–45 mins
Waikaia Commercial Hotel
⚠️ Dining and drinks; bookings recommended, especially for meals
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–2 hours
Waikaia Campground
ℹ️ Bookings recommended for overnight stays, especially in peak season
⏱ Suggested stay: overnight or as needed
Waikaia Golf Club
⚠️ Bookings recommended for tee times
⏱ Suggested visit: 1–3 hours depending on play