Dunedin Attractions, Activities, Tours
- Elm Wildlife Tours
- Larnach Castle
- Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours
- Nature Guides Otago
- Natures Wonders Naturally
- NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium
- Taieri Gorge Railway
- Wild Earth Adventures
Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city, a university city of Scottish heritage, possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture, and world-famous wildlife reserves on the Otago Peninsula. Dunedin offers a wide range of Arts & Crafts, Attractions and Eco Tours & Cruises to the Wildlife situated on the Otago Peninsula that is unique in the world.
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Judged 'New Zealand's best leisure activity', is a family company based in Dunedin, the wildlife capital of New Zealand. Visiting several spectacular sites on the Otago Peninsula including the Royal Albatross Centre and our own exclusive wildlife conservation reserve with unrivalled close-up viewing of some of the world's rarest wildlife. |
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New Zealand's only Castle, built from 1871 by William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, features magnificent architecture, superb craftsmanship, tragic and scandalous history, panoramic tower views with a unique collection of NZ antiques. The Castle is set in a 14 hectares ‘Garden of International Significance'. |
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Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours Be fascinated and exhilarated with the wealth of wildlife, dramatic views - the only way to see it all - Otago Peninsula, Otago Harbour, Taiaroa Head with three time NZ Awards Winner Monarch Cruises. Unrivalled wildlife viewing in its natural environment - Northern Royal Albatross, blue penguins, terns, petrels, fur seals and more. |
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Explore the outstanding features of this unique natural wildlife habitat in southern New Zealand. Observe Northern Royal Albatross, Yellow-eyed Penguins, Sea Lions, and visit remote areas rich in birdlife and indigenous vegetation. We combine expert nature tours with luxury accommodation at Nisbet Cottage. |
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The Otago Peninsula is arguably the most precious wildlife habitat in NZ. Take in the breathtaking scenery as you ride on an 8 wheel drive all terrain vehicle and experience the wildlife in their natural habitats. See the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed Hoiho, the little blue penguins, the New Zealand fur seals, sea lions, and birdlife. |
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NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium The Aquarium at Portobello is an ideal first stop on a wildlife tour of the Otago Peninsula. Meet the fascinating creatures that live in southern NZ waters, including seahorses, pigfish, carpet sharks, bellows fish, ducks bill limpets, skate and crayfish. Well-stocked touch pools provide opportunities for viewing of sea stars, anemones, crabs and triple fins. |
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Dunedin's prestige tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station. Departing daily (except Christmas day) it takes you on a journey through the rugged and spectacular Taieri River Gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago; with full commentary and photographic stops. |
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Our Sea Kayaking eco-tours offer an amazing opportunity that opens a whole new dimension of experience. Sea kayak along the wild beaches and sea cliffs of Otago Peninsula to the headland and the Royal Albatross colony, with species such as the Royal Albatross, New Zealand Fur Seals and Sea Lions, Penguins and Shags often sighted. |
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