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Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Transport
Help code: 3410-3211
- 60 minute cruise on the Otago Peninsula
- View the rich in diverse marine life
- Encounter New Zealand's southern ocean birds
- View the breathtaking and rugged coastline
- Comfortable and warm vessel
- Binoculars & commentary provided on cruise
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Location
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as our sturdy boat explores the stunningly beautiful and rugged coastline near the entrance of the Otago Harbour. Our crew will give you a full commentary during your cruise about our local wildlife, history and geology.
Travel past the beautiful Aramoana Beach and it’s tidal sandflats, spot sea lions here, sprawled out, basking in the sun.
Across the other side of the harbour channel you’ll see remnants of the areas military history. Several lookout posts and gun emplacements were built in to the rocky hill, connected by tunnels.
See uninterrupted views of the world's only mainland colony of royal albatross. Get close to the albatrosses as they soar and glide on their huge three metre wingspans. Watch as they fly in low from the ocean, then use updrafts from the hillside to get up high and land at their nest.
Enjoy postcard views of the lighthouse, perched high above the volcanic cliffs of Taiaroa Head. Your expert skipper will get you up-close to rocky outcrops that stretch out to the ocean. This is where we find a large New Zealand fur seal colony. Watch them sleep, fight and play on the rocks and swim in the water around this breeding rookery.
We then cruise a short way out into the Pacific Ocean. Here you can spot rarely seen ocean birds including other smaller albatross species, cormorants and petrels. We also sometimes see blue penguins, dusky and hectors dolphins and other marine mammals.
Inclusions
- A 60 minute wildlife cruise departing from Dunedin, discover the rugged coastline, rolling farmland and quaint townships of the region with commentary on the passing scenes and wildlife
- Warm jackets are provided and the aft deck is enclosed and heated
- High quality binoculars and multi-language information sheets will be provided.
Exclusions
- Meals are not provided on this tour. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink on the boat
Highlights
- Cruise the Otago Harbour and encounter New Zealand's southern ocean marine and bird life
- Keep an eye on sky as the Northern Royal Albatross maybe soaring above returning to their mainland nesting ground. The world's only mainland nesting grounds for the Albatross
- Watch the native Fur Seal fight and play on the rocks around their breeding rookeries and witness the endangered native Sea Lions returning to the sandy beaches
- Out towards the open sea you may spot you may see penguins, dolphins and other marine mammals
- View the breathtaking and rugged coastline close to the entrance of the Otago Harbour
Time
SUMMER: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
- 1:30pm
- 3:30pm
- 5:00pm
WINTER: 1 Apr - 30 Sep
- 2:30pm
Location
- Check-in 15 mins before departure at Wellers Rock Wharf (813 Harington Point Road). Free all-day carparks are available around this location. Allow 45-60 mins when travelling from Dunedin city.
What To Bring
- Dress warm for the days forecast and bring a waterproof layer.
- Sturdy and comfortable footwear
- Meals are not provided on this tour. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink on the boat
Additional Information
- This tour is suitable for people with limited mobility or wheelchair users. If a wheelchair ramp is required please let us know in advance of your trip
- Toilet and bathroom facilities are available during the Wildlife Cruise
- If you are concerned about potential sea sickness, a variety of preventative medications can be purchased at local pharmacies. Our crew can also provide pressure pressure point wristbands and peppermint oil pads if you begin to feel queasy or uneasy (they really do help).
- Wildlife viewing is never guaranteed, but we’ll always aim to give the best possible experience.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
“Don't be put off by cold, damp or windy days as the wildlife love it. More activity is seen in the cool southerly winds. Jackets are provided and the heated enclosed aft deck will keep you warm.”
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