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Port Chalmers, Dunedin City

Dunedin

About the Region

Ōtepoti Dunedin is one of New Zealand’s most scenic and historic cities.

It is a unique mix of natural wonders, rare wildlife and stunning heritage attractions. Dunedin is where gothic architecture meets sweeping coastal landscapes, a wonderful mix of offbeat urban charm and cinematic surrounds.

Experience Dunedin’s grand buildings and get a glimpse of the opulent past by visiting some of its many heritage sites, which form the best collection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Otago Peninsula is a world-renowned eco-tourism destination and home to some of the rarest wildlife around, including many endangered species such as the yellow-eyed penguin.
As the only city in Aotearoa New Zealand to hold the title of UNESCO City of Literature, Dunedin boasts a strong creative scene. Our cultural institutions, include the first public art gallery, oldest university, and oldest working brewery.

If culinary experiences are what you seek most, Dunedin won’t disappoint. With one of the best farmers markets in the country, a thriving café and restaurant scene and an ever-growing stable of destination breweries and distilleries, it’s easy to taste your way around the city’s fantastic offerings.

Visit New Zealand’s oldest castle, the world’s only mainland colony of royal albatross, and tackle the steepest street on the planet all in one day.

It’s recommended that you take your time to explore Dunedin, so make sure you book a follow-up trip so you can stay longer and discover the many hidden gems and experiences that await.
Whether this is your first or last port of call, Dunedin is bound to be a highlight of your trip.

Climate

HighLow
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Population

114,000

Location

General Information

Yes, approx. 100m.

Most ships dock at Port Chalmers. Passengers can walk into Port Chalmers directly outside the port gates. Dunedin city is 20 minutes away by bus or car. There's a shared cycle/walking pathway (10.5km walk, approx. 2.5 hours). Enquire before arrival for bike hire.

Yes, port staff, city isite visitor information staff, and volunteers greet visitors. Shuttles depart from the terminal building.

Maps are available at the isite Visitor Centre in the port terminal and in the city.

Free WIFI is available in the cruise terminal, Port Chalmers library, Dunedin city shopping malls, and The Octagon.

The Octagon central carriageway or outside Toitu Otago Settlers Museum when The Octagon is closed for events.

Dunedin isite Visitor Centre is located in the cruise terminal at Port Chalmers and has a central city office 20m from the shuttle stop.

Yes, there is a taxi rank outside the terminal building.

Rental car companies are located in the city (10-15 minutes' drive) and at Dunedin Airport (45 min - 1 hour away).

ATM machine in Port Chalmers approx. 200m from terminal. In the city, ATMs are 50m from The Octagon shuttle stop.

Port Chalmers 4 Square Supermarket (400m from terminal). Woolworths (250m from The Octagon) and New World (550m from The Octagon) in Dunedin city.

Dunedin Emergency Doctors and Accident Centre, 18 Filleul Street, Central Dunedin.

Ring **111** for all emergencies.

Visitor Information

• Olveston House
• Larnach Castle
• Baldwin Street
• Dunedin Railway Station / Historical Buildings
• Street Art Trail
• The Royal Albatross Centre
• Naturewonders
• Opera

• Signal Hill Lookout
• Unity Park
• Highcliff View Point

• Tunnel Beach Track
• Ross Creek Reservoir
• Signal Hill
• Botanic Gardens

• Bike Rides along the harbour
• Beaches (Tunnel Beach, St Clair Beach)
• Wildlife Cruises and Tours
• Wildlife Tours
• Botanic Gardens, Woodhaugh Gardens, Glenfalloch Gardens

• Port Chalmers - Market and Main Street in Port Chalmers (220m)
• Dunedin City - George Street (20m)
• Dunedin City - Stuart Street (20m)

• I Love Merino
• The Scottish Shop
• Little Rock Shop
• Sheepskin Shop
• Koru Shop

• Best Café (well-known fish restaurant in Stuart Street)
• Abundance of cafes and bars within a 20m radius of the shuttle stop in the Central Carriageways
• Port Chalmers has several cafes, a pub, and about 0.5km from the port is the Carey’s Bay Hotel and Restaurant

Operational Details

Harbourmaster

Otago Regional Council

Channel Depth

12.8m

Max LOA

More than 320m will depend on ship’s manoeuvrability in swinging basin

Max Draft Alongside

12.5 metres

Tidal Range

Neap: 1.3 metres
Spring: 2.2 metres

Berth 1

Beach Street Wharf
Max. LOA -Draft:

Berth 2

Container Wharf
Max. LOA – Draft:

Berth 3

Dunedin (Upper Harbour) Berths:The channel between Port Chalmers and Dunedin is capable of handling vessels of up to 185m LOA, 8.0m draft and 32.3m bean. Vessels in excess of 150m LOA can transit in daylight only

Shore Gangways

Two shore brows

Shuttles

Shuttles and cost to Dunedin CBD as decided by cruise line

Access

Can walk off cruise berths to Port Chalmers township.

Distance Port to City

13.4 km

Distance to the Airport

40.1 km