You’ll see great views of the harbour and rugged coast. Hear stories about the area, it’s history, the local wildlife and other interesting facts!

Duration:

7 Hours

This tour might not be suitable for young children due to it's long duration and because it visits sensitive conservation areas that require silence at times.

About:

A small-group bus tour from Dunedin. Join our local guide for an exploration of the Otago Peninsula. Travel over the high road with postcard views of the harbour and coast. You’ll travel past quaint communities and rural farms. Spot wading birds as your mini-bus explores around the inlets and the wetland eco-systems.

Your tour will visit a remote Otago Peninsula beach. A short walk from the mini-bus will provide dramatic views of rugged coastal cliffs, offshore islands and perhaps some huge sea lions.

The trip continues to Taiaroa Head, home to the Royal Albatross Centre. You’ll have time to browse the centre’s displays and giftshop. We recommend checking out the clifftop boardwalk to potentially see albatross returning, or walk down to Pilots Beach to see a fur seal haulout.

Guests are also welcome to bring pre-packed food and drink on tour. We recommend having a good sized meal before the tour departs Dunedin.

The final stop is at a Yellow-eyed Penguin conservation reserve. Visit the on-site rehab centre before entering the reserve. You’ll take trails through native bushland, walking through tunnels and trenches to different viewing hides scattered around the reserve. We hope to watch as the world’s rarest penguin returns ashore and interacts around it’s nest. Throughout the tour your guide will also discuss the
conservation work being done to help save this special penguin species.

The tour ends with a relaxed drive, following the harbour, back to Dunedin

Inclusions:

• Bus tour over the Otago Peninsula and around the Harbour
• Explore around Hoopers & Papanui Inlet ecosystems
• Visit a remote beach in search of sea lions
• Time to explore displays and clifftop boardwalk at the Albatross Centre (no tour).
• 90-minute walking tour through a yellow-eyed penguin conservation reserve.

Exclusions:

• Food is not provided.

We recommend that our guests bring pre-packed food & drink with them on tour. We also suggest having a good sized lunch before the tour departs Dunedin.

What to bring:

Dress warm for the days forecast and bring a waterproof layer. The weather can be unpredictable at times and we highly recommend being ready for all conditions. Extra jackets are available if needed. We suggest wearing sturdy and comfortable footwear. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink on the boat!