Dunedin History Tour: Māori Navigation Insights

Explore Dunedin’s rich history and stunning landscapes on a guided tour, from Māori navigation to iconic landmarks and scenic beaches.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Otepoti Dunedin i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - Starting point for the tour, city attractions include Otago Boys’ High School, Speight’s Brewery, First Church, Railway Station, and the Chinese Gardens.
  • Saint Kilda - Pause here for a picnic-style lunch (provided) and enjoy views of the city beaches.
  • **Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

This educational tour offers an in-depth look into the human history of New Zealand, focusing on the remarkable navigation skills of the Polynesians (Māori) who reached New Zealand with incredible precision from islands thousands of kilometers away.
Participants will explore the highlights of Dunedin in a modern, comfortable minibus on this intimate…

Location
50 The Octagon
The Octagon
We will meet you outside the Dunedin iSite Information Centre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Helen_o
Dec 12, 2025
Loved Dunedin - Very personalised tour,great knowledge and delicious lunch. Great way to see Dunedin in a relaxed setting.
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Karen_h
Nov 28, 2025
I would do it again with this company - It’s was well worth the money lots of information about the area and history and a wonderful guide to top it off
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Discover03244703221
Nov 28, 2025
I must do experience for everyone - We had an absolutely unforgettable three-hour drive and walk tour of Dunedin with Jono as our guide. He shared New Zealand’s heritage, culture and history in a way that was engaging, genuine and incredibly informative. He took us to all the main sights and hidden gems around Dunedin, and the light lunch was a great touch. The whole experience felt next level from start to finish. Both my wife and I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area — it’s one of the best experiences we’ve ever had.
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Barbandkenleicester
Nov 20, 2025
If you only have time for one tour, this is the one! - A really great experience. Getting around Dunedin with our guide Jono was fantastic. He explained everything so clearly, without being boring, extremely knowledgeable about Dunedin. So proud of his country. Thank you so much.
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Marcel
Nov 20, 2025
Recommended in Dunedin - Our guide Jono (jonothan) took us 4 hours through and along Dunedin. The van was comfortable. It was a very nice and informative excursion. Jono knew pretty much everything about the city and region. Both present and past. The sights in the city were beautiful and the lunch was just right.
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Jeanpaul_v
Nov 7, 2025
Very good and pleasant. - Jonathan was very friendly, gave a lot of interesting explanations about history and about other things like agriculture, schools economics....
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Casey_b
Nov 6, 2025
Fantastic day - It was very informative. Very well thought out. Our guide was very informative. The lunch was great.
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Cotton
Oct 27, 2025
Great tour and guide Jono 😀 - Great insight tour of Dunedin , Jono gives you lots of information re the history of Dunedin and was very informative. It was a showery day but we did manage to dodge some of the rain. The tour provides a light lunch too which was great, Jono really gives you that personal touch. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Dunedin 😀thank you for a great morning.
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E4513pyalexs
Jun 27, 2025
Gorgeous insight into Dunedin's rich history - Thank you to Johnathan for a really insightful and enjoyable whistle stop of Dunedin. We go to see and learn so much in a short tour which never felt rushed. The light lunch was perfect looking over the beach watching surfers and spotting wildlife. Honestly, great afternoon. If you're in Dunedin, not to be missed!
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Arleneax8608ua
Jun 15, 2025
This is the tour to take! - I highly recommend this tour! My guide was so knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about showing his historic city and beautiful country. The tour was very comprehensive, driving around Dunedin and into the suburbs and countryside. An amazing snack style lunch with fresh fruit and NZ cheeses was served! This is the tour to take! Arlene A.
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From $80
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).