Private tour in Dunedin Asta A
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Asta A.
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Kia Ora! My name is Asta. I am originally from Lithuania but have lived overseas for many years. Our family job situation took us to various places around the world, which gave me the opportunity to travel, to gain irreplaceable experience and master and speak several languages. In 2010 I moved to Dunedin with my husband and 2 sons, and I have been working in the tourism industry ever since I came. I started as a travel consultant at Dunedin Visitor Center, but then I realized I wanted to be more connected with tourists and now I am excited to be a Tour Guide and to share the beauty of Dunedin with travelers from all over the world. From the very first visit, I fell in love with the beauty of New Zealand and especially Dunedin & the Otago Peninsula. This place has so much to offer, such rich heritage, breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife. I love as much as the rest of locals, our extraordinary lifestyle that our small but great city offers. Where else in the world you would drive only 20 minutes from the city to find yourself on a remote beach with unique wildlife? I'm passionate about the outdoors, and in my free time, I go for day-walks, exploring wildlife and nature. I do most of my touring in Dunedin, Coastal Otago. A few years ago, when traveling was on hold I decided to learn something new. I did a few beekeeping courses I have been a proud beekeeper since then. I look forward to meeting you and showing you the best spots of Dunedin - Edinburgh of South - Otepoti! -Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Teaching -Full (Clean) NZ Drivers Licence Class 1 and Passenger Endorsed -Red Cross First Aid Certificate No restrictions
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Initially my family and I moved to Dunedin just for a year or two but it has turned into 11 years now! Join me on a 5 hour tour to hear and see what made my family and I fall in love with this gorgeous place and call it our home. Learn all about Dunedin, its connection to Scotland and marvel the breathtaking scenery Dunedin and Otago Peninsula area offers Hear an intriguing story of Dunedin and its beginnings - the city that once was the wealthiest, most prosperous and biggest in New Zealand. Let me show you fine Victorian and Edwardian architecture How about visiting the oldest New Zealand's Botanic Garden and encounter some native birds in the wild or spot in the aviary. Have you ever seen a tree sized rhododendrons? Well, come and see what wonders Dunedin climate does. Let's enjoy Otago Peninsula Scenic drive and a stop at the only world's mainland albatross breeding colony which is a must while visiting Dunedin. Marvel these huge birds gliding elegantly in the sky when good wind conditions are present
Thank you Asta for wonderful day of exploring Dunedin. Your rich knowledge of this city history and sharing it with our group made it a very insightful day. We enjoyed all the veried places you took us to. Our group really had a great day.
Asta was a great guide who was friendly and knowledgeable of the city of Dunedin and surrounds. We enjoyed her commentary and stories.
Asta was an excellent tour guide. She was very accommodating and we enjoyed the tour very much.
Great Tour; Asta was very knowledgeable. The tour itself was amazing. (and the brownies were great) I loved the fact that we could customize the tour to what the group (11) wanted to see. What a beautiful city.....We definitely recommend Tours By Locals and especially Asta..
Asta was a great tour guide, very knowledgable and friendly. She picked up 6 of us at our cruise port in a very comfortable van. We thoroughly enjoyed our stops at view points, Baldwin Street, the botanic gardens, the university (on graduation day), First Church, Dunedin Railway Station, Albatross Center and more. All of us had a very enjoyable day and great visit of the Dunedin and Otago Peninsula areas. We can highly recommend Asta and this tour.
Asta was a truly excellent guide, she arrived in a good van, is a very careful driver & provided us with interesting and educated information. Her command of the English language is perfect. We made a number of stops on the tour but the most incredible by far was to see the breathtaking Albatross flying on the south peninsula. She educated us on the birdlife on the island & the life and breeding cycle of the albatross -just incredible. Asta is the best kind of guide- kind & interesting & fun!
- Departure from Port Chalmers at 9am. - Scenic drive through the city. Stops at: Baldwin Street, Signal Hill Lookout Point, Dunedin Botanic upper garden, Northern Cemetery, Otago University, Octagon, First Church, Dunedin Railway Station. - Scenic drive onto Otago Peninsula via Highcliff road with the most breathtaking views. - Stop at Royal Albatross Centre (about 1 hour): this place offers the world's only mainland colony of Royal Albatross. Here you have the option to either take lunch, explore the visitor center or wander outside (since it's generally pretty windy, you are likely to see flying the largest seabirds!). - Scenic drive back to Port via Portobello Road, along the harbor, where you are likely to see wading birds. After the tour, you will return back to the port or if you prefer I can drop you off in downtown for some shopping. There is an option to include a guided tour at Albatross centre at an extra cost. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customise the this tour!
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Mercedes Benz Van for a group of up to 6 people.
Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand
Port Chalmers cruise terminal private tour area close to door 2
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