Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

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Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

2 Adults x $76.61

$153.22

Approx Total

$153.22

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Complimentary hot drink and a biscuit
Complimentary binoculars
Complimentary warm and waterproof jackets
Wildlife spotters guide

We do not serve a full meal on this tour. Guests are welcome to bring snacks with them.

Overview

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital of New Zealand. The cruise will travel around beautiful wharves and boatsheds, then through the historic Quarantine Islands. You’ll see the Careys Bay fishing village and its motley collection of boats before continuing along the harbour. Enjoy a nice hot drink and biscuit for morning tea. As you arrive at the entrance to the Otago Harbour you’ll see the tidal Aramoana sandflats and the spectacular volcanic cliffs of Taiaroa Head. You’ll see the royal albatross breeding colony, the only mainland colony in the world. Beneath a picturesque lighthouse you’ll find a large population of fur seals, watch as they swim, play and sleep on rocky platforms close to the boat. A short way out to sea we often spot other species of albatross and seabirds. We sometimes see dolphins, sea lions and blue penguins. Don’t forget your camera!

Itinerary

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You'll cruise around the beautiful Taiaroa Head. Enjoy the postcard views of the historic lighthouse and spot Royal Albatross and NZ Fur Seals

1 hour
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See the stunning Otago Harbour. Explore the beautiful bays, islands and fishing villages along the way.

1 hour
Port Chalmers

Shuttle between the cruise terminal and our wharf

30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests will need to be able to board the boat via two steps.

Free Cancellation

April 19100% refund

April 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 12 reviews with 5 stars

Interesting and well organised tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We enjoyed this boat tour and the commentary was very good. We saw New Zealand fur seals and albatrosses at the rookery and in flight, plus several other species of sea birds. The day we went was cold and rainy (not unexpected in Port Chalmers!) so we appreciated the additional warm jackets that were supplied and a hot cuppa on board.

Birds galore!

Published on Dec, 2024

This was a small group experience which allows for good interaction with the staff. We were given a fleece/raincoat due to misty weather which allowed us to sit outside for a better view. We saw many varieties of birds. Seeing several Albatross in flight was amazing. We saw baby fur seals and a sea lion. The trip exceeded our expectations. Will was an excellent guide!

Great boat trip

Published on Dec, 2024

Great boat trip around the harbour, thoroughly enjoyed it. We saw lots of birdlife, fur seals and several flying albatrosses close up.

Harbor Birds Everywhere !!

Published on Mar, 2024

Great day for a harbor cruise ! The captian & mate were very friendly and relayed lots of info regarding the wildlife through out the harbor. They even served us tea & cookies !! Great views of seals, birds and beauty ! Not too long, left us enough time to explore the town.

Very nice boat ride where...

Published on Mar, 2024

Very nice boat ride where we saw lots of different birds and also seals. Especially enjoyed the commentary about the area.

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