Where can I go?

Dunedin is a great place to start your holiday, it is within a few hours of many fabulous places.  In less than 4 hours, you can be in many places for example Central Otago (Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Alexandra), Catlins, Invercargill, Oamaru, Timaru, and within 5 hours, Christchurch. With lots of great scenery and wildlife, you can plan a very interesting itinerary, with something to suit the whole family.

Southern Scenic Route

Take the coastal journey along the Southern Scenic Route and unlock secrets found only in the south of the South Island, New Zealand. Explore New Zealand native bush rolling to the water's edge or stroll down a white sandy beach and enjoy peace and solitude. Meander through the colourful coastal fishing villages and seaside settlements. Venture down side roads and find places to view wildlife. Stay overnight along the way, meet local people and find out what we mean by 'southern hospitality'.

For more information visit their website: www.southernscenicroute.co.nz

Dunedin Day Trip-Wildlife tour

Dunedin Wildlife

 

There are not many places that have rare and unique wildlife species on their doorstep.  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 an very large Royal Albatross with their three metre wing span, or while hidden from their view, the very rare Yellow eyed Penguin.

Get close enough to smell the fishy but cute fur Seals or watch the young Sealions playing in the rock pools. Take a ride 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 Royal Albatross Colony and the dissapperaing Gun at Taiaroa Head.

 

Enjoy lunch at the Royal Albatross Centre as the Albatross’s circle overhead.

 

Experience an adventure at Natures Wonders for Wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery on board8  wheel drive Argos.

 

 

Option  2

 

Head out to Otago Peninsula and visit Dunedin Westpac Aquarium.

 

Lunch at Portobello Village

 

Walk the Okia Walkway to victory Beach or try the short lover leap walk.

 

Take the 1 hour tour on board th M.V Monarach from Wellers Rock around Taiaroa Head.

 

At dusk visit the Yellow Eyed Penguin tour at Penguin Place Conservation Reserve.