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Dunedin Wildlife

There are not many places that have unique and rare wildlife species on the doorstep of their City. Dunedin is one city that can rightfully lay claim to being a wildlife haven. Just 45 minutes drive from the City centre and you are on the Otago Peninsula which offers so many wildlife choices. You can see the majestic and very large royal albatross with their 3 metre wing span, or while hidden from their view, the very rare and shy yellow eyed penguin. Get close enough to smell the very fishy but cute fur seals or watch the young sea lions playing in the rock pools.

Take a drive on the wild side and enjoy nature at its best.

Option #1

• Drive out onto the stunning Otago Peninsula for your wildlife experience.

• Explore the Royal Albatross Centre. Tour both the Northen Royal Albatross Colony and the Disappearing Gun at Taiaroa Head

• Enjoy lunch at the Royal Albatross Centre as the Albatross circle overhead

• Experience an adventure at Natures Wonders for wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery onboard 8-wheel drive Argo's

Option #2

• Head out to Otago Peninsula and visit the Dunedin Westpac Aquarium

• Lunch at Portobello Village

• Walk the Okia walk way to Victory Beach or try the short Lovers Leap walk

• Take the 1 hour tour onboard the m.v. Monarch from Wellers Rock around Taiaroa Head

• At dusk visit the yellow eyed penguin tour at Penguin Place conservation reserve