Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross
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.
What's Included
- Cruise Port pickup and drop off; Please meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf
- Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)
- Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Royal Albatross Centre
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Otago Peninsula
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dunedin Railway Station
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for people with mobility aids
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- Wildlife are free to come and go as they please. While we make every effort to maximise the opportunities to see wildlife, we cannot guarrantee exactly what you will see on the day
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-19620P3
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