{"id":52655,"date":"2017-03-29T11:30:52","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T15:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=52655"},"modified":"2017-03-30T11:40:12","modified_gmt":"2017-03-30T15:40:12","slug":"what-to-do-in-port-chalmers-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/03\/29\/what-to-do-in-port-chalmers-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Port Chalmers New Zealand During your Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover what\u00a0to do in New Zealand with the help of www.CruiseExperts.com<\/h2>\n

\"Cruise<\/picture><\/a>Searching for things to do in Dunedin, New Zealand? You may have a tough time narrowing down your plans as the area offers you an abundance of exciting options. The Dunedin region is famous for its old-world atmosphere and world famous architecture. The area, which has deep Scottish roots, combines stunning manmade structures with a breathtaking coastal backdrop.<\/p>\n

As the area continues to grow in popularity, it has become a trendy stop for many cruise ship itineraries. Cruise ships drop passengers off at Port Chalmers, a Dunedin suburb, and there are a variety of taxis and buses to transport visitors 8-miles into the city. There are an abundance of cruise excursions in Port Chalmers New Zealand<\/a>\u00a0that range from taking advantage of the scenic, seaside landscape, to visiting famed architecture sights such as the Larnach Castle. To start planning your trip, take a closer look at our top 5 favorite things to do in Dunedin New Zealand<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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  1. \"Things<\/picture><\/a> Travel the Taieri Gorge Railway \u2013 If an easy and entertaining cruise excursion is on your agenda, than this scenic train adventure should be at the top of your list. You and your travel companions will get a unique perspective of the coastal Otago area and famed Taieri Gorge. For nature buffs, there is no better way to take in the region\u2019s scenery as you marvel at lush green landscapes, majestic mountain ranges and more. Plus, leaving from the historic train station is a treat all on its own (see more below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Grab a Pint at Speight\u2019s Brewery – For beer lovers, you must plan a trip to this iconic location that has been a mainstay in the city since 1876! Take an educational tour of the brewery and learn about the history of beer plus unique brewing techniques. Whether you are a fan of microbrews, draughts or pale ales, you will find all of that and more at Speight\u2019s.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. \"What<\/picture><\/a>Feel like Royalty at Larnach Castle \u2013 Anyone interested in architecture will truly enjoy a visit to the area\u2019s Larnach Castle. Be warned though, this castle is more of an extravagantly-carved manor home than a expansive castle typically seen throughout Europe. The experience however is still incredible, especially if you take time to enjoy the impressive gardens that surround the structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Explore Dunedin Railway Station \u2013 Dunedin\u2019s stunning railway station is one of the most famous structures in the world, depicted over an over again in postcards, artwork, etc. Constructed in Edwardian Baroque style, its mosaic floors, stained glass windows, gardens and vintage-style ticket counters are a sight to behold.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Experience Something Sweet at Cadbury \u2013 If you and the children are looking for delicious and exciting cruise excursions from Port Chalmers New Zealand, a stop at Cadbury World may be in order. Spend some time in an educational factory tour followed by an abundance of chocolate tasting opportunities, chocolate waterfalls and more!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            There are just a few options that answer the question, \u201cWhat to do in Port Chalmers, New Zealand?\u201d You can also consider a nature wildlife tour at Otago Peninsula, or exploring the Otago Museum, full of history, science and ecology exhibits.<\/p>\n

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            If planning a trip to Dunedin is on your to-do list, you won\u2019t want to miss the Great Adventure Down Under 24-day Cruise and Tour<\/a> that travels around Australia and New Zealand. You and your friends can enjoy a 15-day cruise and an 8-day escorted tour of Australia. Inside cabin, all-inclusive rates for this once-in-a-lifetime vacation start at just $5,999.\u00a0 Contact the travel advisors at CruiseExperts.com to book passage today! Call 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784) and, don\u2019t forget to like us on Facebook<\/a> and join our InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Discover what\u00a0to do in New Zealand with the help of www.CruiseExperts.com Searching for things to do in Dunedin, New Zealand? You may have a tough time narrowing down your plans as the area offers you an abundance of exciting options. The Dunedin region is famous for its old-world atmosphere and world famous architecture. The area, … What to do in Port Chalmers New Zealand During your Cruise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52659,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,961],"tags":[1209,1208,1210],"class_list":["post-52655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australia-new-zealand","category-holland-america-line","tag-cruise-excursions-in-port-chalmers-new-zealand","tag-things-to-do-in-dunedin-new-zealand","tag-what-to-do-in-port-chalmers-new-zealand"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52655"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52655\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}