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Port Chalmers / Dunedin Cruise Port Guide for Cruise Lines and Itinerary Planners

Port Chalmers serves Dunedin — wildlife, heritage and the Otago Peninsula.

Port Snapshot

Status
established
Region
Otago
Berth / Tender
berth
Max LOA (m)
320
Max Draft (m)
12.5
Channel Depth (m)
12.8
Walk-off Access
yes
Shuttle Required
yes
Nearest Town
Port Chalmers / Dunedin
Nearest Airport
Dunedin (DUD)
MPI First Arrival
yes
Turnaround Potential
medium
Best Ship Classes
premium, mainstream, luxury, expedition
Best Pairings
Timaru, Bluff, Fiordland
Main Constraint
To verify
Data Confidence
public

How it complements nearby ports

Timaru, Bluff, Fiordland

Best ship classes

premium, mainstream, luxury, expedition

Sources & last checked: NZCA / Port Otago · Last checked: 2026-07-07
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