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Wildlife Cruise: Otago Peninsula Adventure
4.7
52 Ratings
Dunedin
Embark on the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise for an unforgettable adventure. Explore remote locations and encounter rare animals, including Royal Albatross, Fur Seals, Sea Lions, and Yellow-eyed Penguins.
Embark on the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise for an unforgettable adventure. Explore remote locations and encounter rare animals, including Royal Albatross, Fur Seals, Sea Lions, and Yellow-eyed Penguins.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Otago Peninsula - Enjoy a scenic drive across the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula. Take in the stunning views of the coast and harbour whilst your guide gives a full commentary.
- Allans Beach - Take a short walk from the minivan to one of NZ’s top beaches. You’ll be treated to dramatic coastal scenery and offshore islands. Keep an eye…
- Otago Peninsula - Enjoy a scenic drive across the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula. Take in the stunning views of the coast and harbour whilst your guide gives a full commentary.
- Allans Beach - Take a short walk from the minivan to one of NZ’s top beaches. You’ll be treated to dramatic coastal scenery and offshore islands. Keep an eye out for the impressive NZ Sea Lions.
- Monarch Wildlife Cruises - Wellers Rock Wharf - Hop aboard a special one-hour Wildlife Cruise aboard the MV Monarch. The crew will get you up-close to fur seals, royal albatross and other rare wildlife as you journey past the Taiaroa Head Lighthouse and out to sea.
- The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance - Your guide will take you on walking tour through a Yellow-eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve. You’ll be given a behind-the-scenes look at the on-site rehab centre before going in to the reserve. This is a great chance to see the worlds rarest penguin in the wild!
What's Included
- Complimentary binoculars and warm waterproof jackets
- Guided Otago Peninsula tour by air-conditioned vehicle
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- 1-hour Monarch Wildlife Cruise
- Live commentary from local guide
- Complimentary binoculars and warm waterproof jackets
- Guided Otago Peninsula tour by air-conditioned vehicle
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- 1-hour Monarch Wildlife Cruise
- Live commentary from local guide
What's Not Included
- Meals or drinks (please bring a packed lunch)
- Meals or drinks (please bring a packed lunch)
Additional Information
The Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise is a must for lovers of nature and wildlife. This tour offers unparalleled access to untouched places and unique wildlife. You’ll tour different picturesque spots on the Otago Peninsula and witness Otago Harbour in a distinct Wildlife Cruise. During the tour, your guide will provide tailored narration and…
The Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise is a must for lovers of nature and wildlife. This tour offers unparalleled access to untouched places and unique wildlife. You’ll tour different picturesque spots on the Otago Peninsula and witness Otago Harbour in a distinct Wildlife Cruise. During the tour, your guide will provide tailored narration and assist in sighting Royal Albatross, Fur Seals, Sea Lions and Yellow-eyed Penguins.
Location
20 Fryatt Street
Fryatt Street
Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your tours scheduled start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(52 Ratings)
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Susan_m
Aug 9, 2025
Fantastic Tour and Tour Guide - Our tour guide, Will, was wonderful! He was friendly, happy, and easy to get along with. He was more than happy to answer any questions anyone had. You can tell that he is very knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area, as is he about the geography and history in the area. Will loves his job and the little (and big) wild friends that we got to encounter! We felt safe and happy in Wills hands.
The tour itself was really good as well. At no point did we feel rushed. Things were at a great pace, and covered a wide range of sites throughout the day. We especially enjoyed getting to see the different types of Albatross - which, to be honest, I didn’t think I would care much about but other peoples excitement and enthusiasm seeing them made me realise how cool it really is!
Nigel and Dan (dave?) on the cruise were also delightful - both very knowledgeable and genuinely excited to be showing us their sea-friends.
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a lovely day out to see some actual wildlife.
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Ashleysm6557hw
Jul 15, 2025
Peninsula Encounters + wildlife Cruise - My wife and I had the pleasure of joining the Peninsula Encounters Wildlife Cruise in Dunedin, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our guide William from Monarch tours Dunedin provided insightful commentary about the diverse wildlife, including albatrosses, seals, and penguins.
The scenic coastline and stunning ocean views added to the magic of the cruise. The crew's passion for conservation and wildlife was evident throughout the journey.
If you're a nature lover or just looking for a unique experience I highly recommend Peninsula Encounters with
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Abbykj2450ko
Jun 16, 2025
Such a cool experience - I had a great time on this tour! The views and wildlife were amazing. We even got lucky and saw a yellow-eyed penguin! Also shout out to my tour guide Rob who was amazing! He was so sweet and I loved all of his fun facts! Definitely would recommend!
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Bethmk5717re
May 10, 2025
Excellent tour of New Zealand wildlife - The wildlife cruise was a highlight of my trip to New Zealand. Our tour guide was informative and enthusiastic. We saw sea lions and even had one try to get up close and personal! We saw albatross, blue penguins, and even spotted a yellow headed penguin on its way back to its nest!!
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Ricardobravolopez
Apr 13, 2025
Must do! - Very enthusiastic and passionate personnel. The views are incredible and the animals seen are incredible. Tim is the best guide, he made the experience incredible
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Nigelbb9416yb
Mar 31, 2025
A brilliant tour with abundant sightings of wildlife and an excellent guide. - A fantastic tour with a brilliant guide. First of all we visited some bays with abundant shore birds then a beautiful wild beach in search of sea lions and seals of which we saw some. Then the cruise with fantastic views of the albatrosses and seals. Finally, we visited a hospital for penguins and then did a walk and saw some in the wild.
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Sue
Mar 30, 2025
Wonderful experience - great to see nature being supported - We did the self drive combination.
The team were very helpful and knowledgeable.
The work being done simply supports nature and provides a great glimpse into the wonders.
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Lucilleh83
Feb 12, 2025
Majestic Dunedin Peninsula and wildlife tour with the true Sovoreigns ( Monarchs) of Dunedin - What an informative introduction to the beauty of the peninsula and the non human inhabitants of Dunedin
From the purkeko , stilts , flat billed oyster catchers,paradise ducks ,plovers , herons , royal spindles to the lazily frolicking sea lions / intent seals to the majestic albatross nesting in Pukekura Pa , the Hoiho and the Fiordland crested penguins at the OPERA , we rhotoughly enjoyed Rob’s tales
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Vickimarney
Jul 23, 2025
Great wildlife experience - Good value for money. Had a great day, our guide was wonderful. Had a great encounter with wildlife albatross, fur seal, sea lion, yellow eyed penguins
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443nf
Feb 13, 2025
But you don't have to.... - Well, since probably too few people have booked 2 groups were merged. Dan our guide informed us really well. However, we still had to pick up several groups and this ride took a long time and the route to the mountains was without fortification and very narrow, a hell of a ride. The one-hour boat tour in the bay can be skipped. The exhaust gases from the diesel engine could not be tolerated. We also doubt that dolphins or penguins will ever be sighted there in our time.
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