Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross
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About the Activity
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.7 hours
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Availability and Prices
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)
Lunch
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 20 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
45 Pakihau Road, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9077A 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 • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
The Royal Albatross Centre
1259 Harington Point Road, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9077On 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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Otago Peninsula
, Dunedin, New ZealandDunedin'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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
Dunedin, New Zealand, 9010Another 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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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. View Location
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Cruise ship passengers meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf Port Chalmers, Dunedin. Look out for our guide holding a sign "ICONIC WILDLIFE TOUR"
Start time is 9am.
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End point
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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. View Location
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Cruise ship passengers meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf Port Chalmers, Dunedin. Look out for our guide holding a sign "ICONIC WILDLIFE TOUR"
Start time is 9am.
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• 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 portCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
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