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A group of penguins huddled together in a grassy area with dense foliage in the background. 1
A boat named 'Port to Port' on a body of water with hills in the background. 2
A seagull with outstretched wings over water. 3
A coastal town with houses, a hill, and a body of water. 4
A penguin with a chick and another penguin in a grassy area with tall grass in the background. 5
By Iconic Tours NZ Ltd

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Exceptional
Price is P 13,938 per adult
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Features

  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
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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.

Activity location

  • Penguin Place
    • 45 Pakihau Road, Otago Peninsula
    • 9077, Dunedin, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dunedin Railway Station
    • 22 Anzac Avenue
    • 9016, Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Iconic Wildlife Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 13,937.67 x 1 AdultP 13,937.67
Total
Price is P 13,937.67

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cruise Port pickup and drop off; Please meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)

Know before you book

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • 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
    • Not recommended for people with mobility aids

Activity itinerary

Penguin Place

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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

  • 1h
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

  • 4h
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.

Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World

  • 30m
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!

Dunedin Railway Station

  • 20m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Penguin Place
    • 45 Pakihau Road, Otago Peninsula
    • 9077, Dunedin, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dunedin Railway Station
    • 22 Anzac Avenue
    • 9016, Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand
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    Port Chalmers Wharf
    • 19 Beach Street
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

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