This Hostel was a great experience for our group of Americans. Although we are used to the…read moredifferent time zones, the hostel managers were able to let us know about their quiet hours with no issue.

We arrived for our cruise on a blustery day. I was so happy to see the warm jackets they provide…read morefor your ride. They also equipped you with your own set of binoculars. The best seats are in the front of the boat and they are also the coldest and sometimes the wettest. But you should still sit out there. The crew joins you in the front and are well skilled in spotting wildlife which they point out to you often. The captain provides a nice narrative as to the history of the area and fun facts about the wildlife you are viewing. We saw so many different kinds of birds. We had an albatross fly right over our boat. In fact, we saw more albatross on this tour than we did in the albatross tour (but still go to the Royal Albatross Center as it's a much closer experience). My fav was when the dolphins decided to play in our wake and at the front of the boat. Can't remember their name but they were patchy in color, the smallest dolphin, and clearly ready to play and have fun. Great experience, even on a windy, blustery day.

Sailing out of Port Ortago in Port Chalmers, New Zealand, Monarch Wildlife Cruises provided a 2 and…read morea half hour wildlife tour, expertly stopping at places where sightings could occur. It was a pleasant boat ride with some beautiful ocean scenery. The tour was purchased directly with the vendor which saved quite a bit of money. The meeting point for the beginning of the tour was in the same warehouse terminal for all the other non-cruise line sponsored tours, and started promptly at 10:00. A small shuttle was used to transport the 12 passengers to the boat, Vivian J. with Captain Dan. Our shuttle driver, Tim, became our guide and narrator. We did end up going out quite far, outside the harbor into open water, past Harrington Point going past the Royal Albatross Centre, going as far as 45°46'46.7"S 170°46'22.1"E. It was a gorgeous day, which Tim remarked is nice for everyone, but isn't the best for spotting of the albatrosses. He handed out some nice binoculars for bird watching. We did go past colonies of seagulls, and there were a few seals just floating the water. There were speakers on the boat, so Tim's narration could be heard pretty well. As part of the tour, tea and biscuits (chocolate chip cookie) was provided towards the end. Like any tours that involve wildlife sightings, it all depends on the day, weather, and luck. That being said, Royal albatross is the animal being watched here, and you will never get too close to truly understand how large they are.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Larnach Castle, and it was an unforgettable experience!…read moreFrom the moment I arrived, the stunning views of the Otago Peninsula took my breath away. The castle itself is full of rich history and charm, with beautifully restored rooms and fascinating stories that bring the place to life. Larnach Castle is a true gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dunedin. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or just looking for a beautiful spot to explore, this place has something special to offer. I'll definitely be returning! *It is quite pricey to get in though...

Beautiful historic building (name as castle only)! Will post longer review another time.read more

We only spent one night here but we wish it had been longer. The views were amazing from our room…read more I loved seeing the surfers enjoying the large waves. Our room was spacious. The bed was comfy. Shower was nice and hot. Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Good stay.

On my road trip through New Zealand I primarily stayed in various small motels until one of my…read morenights ended at the Victoria Hotel. The location of this hotel is great! Easily within walking distance of a variety of restaurants and stores. During my stay here there was on going construction at the hotel and the buildings around the hotel. Waking up to the clamoring of hammers isn't ideal after a long trip. In it's current condition I probably wouldn't stay here again but maybe after construction is over I'd give it another go.

We decided to stay near the center of town so the Victoria…read morelooked like a good choice. We were assigned and first floor room in the new section. It was a great room. It looked new with a good king bed. The TV worked fine and had CNN so we got caught up with home news. There were a lot of restaurants near by so we didn't use the hotel restaurant. We did make coffee in the room and used the toaster. The folks at the desk were very helpful with local info. We stayed in March 2017.

Excellent hotel. Perfect location. Lovely room w/ comfortable bed. Great free wifi. And in room…read morewasher, dryer. Very convenient for travelers. An elegant transformation of former central Post Office. Not too many $$ either.

My folks were going to visit Dunedin and wanted me to find a limo company for them when they…read morearrived to cruise them around and see the sites. I found Dunedin Limos on the internet and contacted them. They were very affordable and easy to work with and showed my folks a great time on their trip. They said the driver was super friendly and really knew his way around. They had a blast and thanked me for hooking them up with Dunedin Limo. Check 'em out next time you're in Dunedin!