Exploring Dunedin's Extinct Volcano
Kids | Tweens | Teens | Adults

Come onboard the MV Sootychaser for a journey through the heart of Dunedin's extinct volcano!


A special cruise for the school holidays: Explore the history and sights of Dunedin's extinct volcano by boat! Receive an explosive commentary from the skipper and a volcano expert as we go. A science educator and geologist will be onboard to help identify the different layers of lava you will see and the dykes of rock where lava had tried to flow and then got frozen in time. We'll also have a chance to make a volcano onboard the boat to explode! You will receive a take home information sheet, so you can remember your visit inside Dunedin's volcano!

Departures:

  • The Port Chalmers departure is at 10am from Back Beach (39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers).

  • The Portobello departure is at 11.30am from Portobello Wharf (837 Portobello Road).

  • The Cruise is 1 hour in duration. Limited spots available.

Important Information: There are 2 pick up locations and times. Please specify which pick up location you'd prefer, if it differs to the listing details. We depart from Back Beach, Port Chalmers (39 Peninsula Beach Road) at 10:00am. We depart from Portobello (837 Portobello Road) at 11:30am. For other times or locations please get in touch. Tours return to the same point of departure after the tour. Approx 1 hour later. At Back Beach, please use the single car parks as the long car parks are for boats and trailers.

Carparking: There is plenty of free parking here. If parking gets full at Portobello wharf, there is additional free parking by the former Happy Hens building 150 metres away from wharf, towards Portobello township.