Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross
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.
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Iconic Wildlife Tour
What's included in Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
- Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)
- Lunch
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- City based passengers meet us at the main entrance to Dunedin Railway Station. Pickup time will be 30 minutes after scheduled departure time from Port Chalmers (i.e. 9:30am). Please be ready 10 minutes prior.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If your ship is delayed we will wait for you as long as possible. If you are lost please ask one of the I-Site staff in the terminal or call us direct on +0064 3 472 7776 • This tour will return to the ship's wharf at least 1 hour prior to ship's departure Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
