Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross

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Iconic Wildlife Tour

2 Adults x $204.42

$408.84

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$408.84

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)

Lunch

Overview

Visit the habitat of the world's rarest penguin. Walk through a private nature reserve on this guided tour for a chance to see the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin, Little Blue Penguins and NZ Fur seals in the wild. Specially designed hides allow for close viewing of Yellow Eyed Penguins in their nesting habitat *please note the penguins are not kept in captivity in the reserve and they may not always be visible from the hides. A visit to the penguin rehabilitation hospital is also included in this tour. This tour also visits the Royal Albatross Colony for a guided tour of the nesting area. Lookouts, photo stops and full commentary provided throughout. Also included is a brief tour of Dunedin's main city sights.

Itinerary

The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

A chance to see Penguins, NZ Furseals and other wildlife in a private nature reserve. Access is by small group tour with a specialist wildlife guide only. Wildlife are free to come and go to and from the sea. The rare Yellow Eyed Penguin nests here but they are very shy and it is not always possible to see them. You will get a close up look at Little Blue Penguins nesting on the reserve. The walking is easy, less than 1 km, but there are a number of steps in and out of the reserve area. reasonable level of mobility is required for this tour.

1 hour 30 minutes
The Royal Albatross Centre

On this tour we include a visit to the Royal Albatross Centre. It is free entry to the info gallery, cafe and gift shop. Some people opt to do the Albatross Tour add-on (*additional fee applies) where you will go on a special 1 hour guided tour of the nesting area. Viewing is from behind glass but the view itself, seeing the nesting area up close, and informative guide make for an unforgettable experience.

1 hour
Otago Peninsula

Dunedin's wildlife are mostly found on the Otago Peninsula. This is a stunning piece of land that juts out from the mainland, almost like an island. We take you to the far reaches of the Peninsula, with the chance of spotting a variety of bird life. We always take the High Road for spectacular views and lookouts, and the Low Road for the scenic harbor-side drive.

4 hours
Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

Another must stop and see destination on all of our tours. The quirky Baldwin Street never fails to turn heads. It really does hold the record for steepest street in the World. But sometimes the only way to convince you is to take you there!

30 minutes
N/A

Likely the most photographed building in all of NZ, Dunedin's grand Railway Station is a must see. We always take the time to stop here to look inside at the beautiful mosaic floor and lavishly decorated interior.

20 minutes

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour involves short walks on unsealed tracks and there are a number of easy steps to negotiate in the reserve. Please bring suitable footwear.
Not recommended for people with mobility aids

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Very well organised and...

Published on Feb, 2025

Very well organised and got a lot in a day without feeling rushed. We saw the many varieties of penguin and at the Albatross centre saw three nesting pairs with their young from the comfort of the viewing area. Excellent tour, would definitely recommend

A very relaxing tour,...

Published on Feb, 2025

A very relaxing tour, beautiful scenery, and we loved seeing and learning about the albatross and penguins. Our guide Greg was informative and did a great job. Definitely recommend

A Great Day Seeing Wildlife

Published on Feb, 2025

Kim was an excellent tour guide. We had a wonderful day. The walking was a bit strenuous at the Albatross and Penguin parts of the trip, but it was well worth the effort. We also saw beautiful Dunedin and plenty of birds and fur seals.

Awesome tour company!

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great tour with Kim. He showed us around Dunedin and he was great at stopping at spots for pictures. His lunch was perfect. We would definitely do another excursion with him.

Dunedin, penguins and albatross

Published on Mar, 2020

Loved this tour! Our guide Jo was friendly and knowledgeable, and made sure we got to see the highlights of Dunedin as well as the 2 bird reserves. We were lucky to see the yellow eyed penguins as well as albatross flying and nesting with their chicks! Perfect tour from our cruise ship

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