Dunedin

The Otago Peninsula on South Island’s east coast is a top destination for nature lovers, known for its seals, penguins and seabirds. One of its premier wildlife attractions is the Royal Albatross Centre, the only mainland location in the world where the impressive Royal Albatross breed and nest. With an enormous 3-metre wingspan, these are the largest seabirds in the world and the opportunity to s..

The Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour is the perfect optional excursion for nature lovers. It includes transport to the Otago Peninsula, an Otago Harbour cruise on the ‘Monarch’ and a visit to Penguin Place, a private conservation reserve for the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin. Aboard the mv Monarch you’ll take an invigorating trip around spectacular Taiaroa Head – home of the world’s only mainland ne..

Your Taieri Gorge Train excursion begins at Dunedin’s beautiful railway station. Prepare to embark on a scenic journey into some of New Zealand’s most ever-changing, spectacular and iconic scenery. The Taieri Gorge train trip travels through the Southern parts of Dunedin city until it arrives at Wingatui junction where it turns off onto the Taieri branch. From here the Taieri Gorge railway sneaks..