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Yellow Eyed Penguins, Otago
Yellow Eyed Penguins Otago
Yellow Eyed Penguins, Otago
Otago Peninsula Views
Fur Seals, Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Otago Cruise & Penguin Tour

Full Day Cruise & Tour

Marvel at the diverse wildlife and birdlife of the Otago Peninsula, including a cruise along the harbour and a guided tour of the Yellow-Eyed Penguin Reserve.

Highlights
  • Enjoy the scenery on an Otago harbour cruise
  • Learn about the Yellow Eyed Penguin on a guided tour of the reserve
  • Spot other marine wildlife such as dolphins and sea lions
  • Guided tour of Larnach Castle

Description

Travel by road along the scenic Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle built in 1871.

Learn the history of the castle and see the magnificent carved ceilings, antiques and craftsmanship.

You’ll then meet your guide back at the bus and continue the tour along the Peninsula. Enjoy unrivalled wildlife viewing on the Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock. See Albatross, NZ Fur Seals and up to 20 species of bird and marine life. Finish with a guided tour of the Yellow Eyed Penguin Reserve to see the rarest penguin in the world found only on the south east coast of New Zealand.

A short bus trip over the farm takes you to the reserve Where your guide will lead you on foot through a unique system of covered trenches into hides allowing viewing access to the living areas and breeding grounds of this shy penguin.

Details

Approximate Duration: 7 hours

Departing at 10:30

Pick-up from your Dunedin accommodation included

Price & Availability

You can book this experience on its own or as part of a complete holiday. For price and availability please get in touch.

Otago Cruise & Penguin Tour

Full Day Cruise & Tour