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Dunedin - Character and Culture Close to Nature
Listings for: Dunedin > Attractions and Tours > Wildlife and Tours
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Otago Peninsula Wildlife
Arthur's Tours
Fully Guided Tours
Join Arthur’s Tours and visit highlights of your choice in and around Dunedin.
From heritage to wildlife, from gardens to crafts, from the steepest street in the world to the world famous Moeraki Boulders. We can tailor a tour to suit you or you can choose from one of our pre-packaged tours. For 1 person or for groups, there is an option for you.
• Airport Transfers • Mt Cook – Dunedin shuttle service
• Central Otago rail trail options
• Southern South Island Tours • Theme Tours
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Dunedin Heritage and Eco Tours
Double deck bus Citisights Tour
A fun jaunt around Dunedin's enchanting streets to see the classic Victorian/Edwardian architecture including New Zealand's oldest university, the grand old railway station, cathedrals, schools and homes. You'll also see the world's steepest street, St Kilda beach and much more while your driver keeps you entertained and informed with his commentary on local facts and folklore. Tours depart at 10.00am, 12.45pm and 3.30pm. Tour duration: 90 minutes.
Otago Peninsula Tour
A spectacular coach tour over the Peninsula combining the high and low roads to Taiaroa Heads, a wildlife reserve that is home to one of the world's largest seabirds, the majestic royal albatross and the rare yellow-eyed penguin. While on the Peninsula you have the opportunity for a number of optional tours including:
- Larnach Castle
- Albatross colony tour
- Monarch wildlife cruise
- Penguin Place tour
- Nature's Wonders offroad tour
The return journey completes a figure 8 itinerary to enhance your experience of this beautiful peninsula. Your driver will keep you fascinated with local history, geography and tales. Regular daily departures from the city morning and afternoon with hotel/motel pick ups.
Track and Trail Train and Coach link between Dunedin and Queenstown
A unique experience travelling between Queenstown and Dunedin by train through the beautiful Taieri Gorge and by coach through the farming outback high country, fruitlands and dramatic river gorges.
Departs Dunedin: 2.30pm (1 October - 31 March), 12.30pm (1 April - 30 September)
Departs Queenstown: 12 noon (1 October - 31 March), 10.00am (1 April - 30 September)
Duration: six and a half hours.
Bookings can be made at the Dunedin Visitor Centre, hotels/motels/lodges or contact:
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Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
Unrivalled viewing of wildlife in its natural and otherwise inaccessible environment. Albatross, Seals, Penguins and up to 20 species of bird and marine life. Experience Taiaroa Head, Otago Harbour and the Peninsula at its best. One hour cruises, half and full day cruise & bus tours include Penguin Place, Albatross Colony, Larnach Castle.
3 times NZ Tourism Award Winner
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Cnr Wharf and Fryatt Streets, and at Wellers Rock, Dunedin |
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+64 3 477 4276 |
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0800 666 272 - within New Zealand only |
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+64 3 477 4275 |
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monarch@wildlife.co.nz
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www.wildlife.co.nz
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K15
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Orokonui ecosanctuary
Opened October 2009
Orokonui Ecosanctuary is the only area of native New Zealand forest in the South Island where indigenous plants and animals can live naturally and unthreatened by introduced pests. Our Ecosanctuary is home to some of New Zealand’s most fascinating and rare forest wildlife.
Our architecturally designed and environmentally friendly centre houses a café with stunning views along Otago’s rugged coastline, a souvenir shop selling eco-friendly and local products as well as information displays that depict the history and the hopes for the future of this inspirational project.
Join a guided walk in the Ecosanctuary’s safe habitat for a natural encounter with New Zealand wildlife and an insight into a flourishing forest ecosystem.
Open daily from 9:30am – 4:30pm
Explore Orokonui Tour – 90 minute tour departs daily at 10:30am and 1:30pm.
For more information, view the brochure.
(Refer to Regional Map, Page 40 Dunedin A to Z Visitor Guide)
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