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ViatorShore Excursion

Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross

4.837 reviews
7 hoursEnglish guide
From / guest
$227USD · taxes incl.
// what to expect

Visit the habitat of the world's rarest penguin. Walk through a private nature reserve on this guided tour for a chance to see the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin, Little Blue Penguins and NZ Fur seals in the wild. Specially designed hides allow for close viewing of Yellow Eyed Penguins in their nesting habitat *please note the penguins are not kept in captivity in the reserve and they may not always be visible from the hides. A visit to the penguin rehabilitation hospital is also included in this tour. This tour also visits the Royal Albatross Colony for a guided tour of the nesting area. Lookouts, photo stops and full commentary provided throughout. Also included is a brief tour of Dunedin's main city sights.

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// good to know
Duration
7 hours
Operated by
Viator
// Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand information
// the details
Cruise Port pickup and drop off; Please meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf
Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour involves short walks on unsealed tracks and there are a number of easy steps to negotiate in the reserve. Please bring suitable footwear.
  • Wildlife are free to come and go as they please. While we make every effort to maximise the opportunities to see wildlife, we cannot guarrantee exactly what you will see on the day
  • Not recommended for people with mobility aids
7 hours

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

// operating schedule
Operates
Daily
Departure times
9:00 AM
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