Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Cruise Port

Port Chalmers

Main seaport of Dunedin, New Zealand.

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Overview

Port Chalmers is a cruise port in New Zealand. It lies on the coast at approximately -45.818, 170.619.

About Port Chalmers

Port Chalmers is a town serving as the main port of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. Port Chalmers lies 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) inside Otago Harbour, some 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of Dunedin’s city centre.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Chalmers — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Port Chalmers

Port Chalmers from Centenary lookout
Port Chalmers from Centenary lookout
Sailing ship Euterpe
Sailing ship Euterpe
Port Chalmers 1890s SLNSW FL1051480
Port Chalmers 1890s SLNSW FL1051480
SS Dunedin by Frederick Tudgay
SS Dunedin by Frederick Tudgay

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 18°C in Jan and coolest around 9°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
18°
11°
Feb
18°
11°
Mar
17°
11°
Apr
15°
8°
May
13°
6°
Jun
10°
4°
Jul
9°
4°
Aug
11°
4°
Sep
12°
5°
Oct
13°
6°
Nov
15°
8°
Dec
16°
10°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Port Chalmers the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Port Chalmers, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →