Enjoy a family-friendly bike ride around Otago Harbour with a scenic cycle ferry transfer, perfect for all ages and abilities. This relaxed harbour loop combines easy coastal cycling with a safe ferry crossing, making it an ideal day out for families, visitors, and casual riders. Special family pricing for this event, making it an affordable and memorable Otago Harbour experience.

As you travel across the harbour by ferry, keep an eye out for historic shipwrecks visible along the shoreline and tidal flats. Along the way, learn about the fascinating geology of Dunedin’s extinct volcano, which shaped the harbour, surrounding hills, and dramatic coastal landscape you’ll be cycling through today. The journey offers stunning views, wildlife spotting opportunities, and plenty of photo stops.

Bikes are carried onboard the ferry, allowing you to avoid busy roads and enjoy a safer, more scenic ride. The route is well suited to children and less-confident riders, with mostly flat terrain and the flexibility to ride at your own pace.

Cycle ferry departure times from Port Chalmers:

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  9:30am

  
  


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  11:50am

  
  


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  12:15pm

  
  


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  12:55pm

  
  


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  3:00pm

This experience is perfect for families looking for an active outdoor adventure, a relaxed way to explore Otago Harbour, and a unique combination of cycling, history, and nature — all in one easy loop.