Garden & City
A shorter Dunedin introduction featuring central-city highlights, Baldwin Street, a viewpoint and the upper Botanic Garden.
Port Chalmers · Dunedin · Otago
See Dunedin with a local who knows the road.
Owner-led cruise tours, school transport and private charters from Port Chalmers — welcoming visitors and local groups with practical, personal service.
Port Chalmers basedRight where many Dunedin visits begin
Owner-led serviceClear, direct communication
Local knowledgeRoutes shaped around Dunedin and Otago
Tours and transport
Choose your way to explore.
From a first view of Dunedin after stepping ashore to dependable transport for a school day out, Exploring New Zealand brings local knowledge and a human touch to every journey.
Nature & City
A fuller Dunedin day adding the coast, more viewpoints and the wider landscape, planned around the ship’s return time.
School & early-childhood transport
Friendly group transport for learning visits, activities and events, with the practical details discussed directly.
Charters & group transport
Flexible transport for community organisations, events, private groups and journeys that do not fit a standard itinerary.
A local welcome
Practical experience, personal service.
Exploring New Zealand was founded by Andrew Rutherford after years working in transport and tourism. From Port Chalmers, Andrew helps visitors and local groups experience Dunedin with clear communication, flexible planning and an easygoing southern welcome.
- Speak directly with the owner and main guide
- Plan pickup, timing and accessibility before travel
- Choose from tours, school transport and private charters
Planning your visit
Let’s shape the right journey.
Locally owned
Based in Port Chalmers and led by owner-guide Andrew Rutherford.
Made for groups
Transport options for cruise visitors, schools, early-childhood centres and private groups.
Flexible by nature
Talk directly with Andrew about timing, pickup and a journey that fits your group.