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Harbour and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
Harbour and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
Harbour and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
Albatross on the water at Taiaroa Head
White Capped albatross

Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

By Otago Water Taxis and Tours Ltd
7.8 out of 10
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Overview

Join our group tour of Otago Harbour on our latest vessel, “Adagio” Fast, safe, and comfortable, you will see more of our beautiful harbour with its extensive history and abundant wildlife.

Your skipper and guide will give you a commentary along the way, pointing out places of interest and facts about the wildlife you will encounter.

The main attraction, of course, is the albatross colony at Taiaroa Head at the entrance to the harbour. Watch as these magnificent birds glide along the cliff faces and swoop down along the waves, sometimes beside the boat. An experience not to be missed.

Activity location

  • Back Beach
    • Back Beach
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Steamer Basin
    • 16 Wharf Street
    • 9016, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sun, 27 Apr
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGroup tour with a maximum of 18 passengers
  • What's includedWhat's includedToilets available at departure/drop off points
  • What's includedWhat's includedBathroom on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPlease bring your own drink bottle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPlease bring a warm jacket

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests need to step down into the boat-approximately 20cm
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Steamer Basin (Pass by)
The jump on point for our Harbour cruise if leaving from Dunedin
Back Beach
  • 5m
The start point for our Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife cruise. A popular spot for locals to launch their caravan boats. Tour boats leave from here for tours around the harbour
Otago Peninsula (Pass by)
Travel along the harbour with views of the Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula (Pass by)
You will see the Otago Peninsula from the unique perspective of being on a boat in the harbour.
Quarantine Island / Kamau Taurua (Pass by)
You will hear of the interesting history of the island, with shipwrecks and wildlife.
Portobello (Pass by)
View this picturesque harbour-side village from the water
Careys Bay
  • 5m
Stop and see the fishing boats and visiting wildlife in Careys Bay
Taiaroa Head
  • 20m
The site of the only mainland breeding colony of the Northern Royal Albatross. See these magnificent birds in full flight, gliding around the cliffs and swooping down over the waves.
Royal Albatross Centre (Pass by)
View the Albatross centre and Albatross colony from the water below the cliffs
Careys Bay Hotel
  • 30m
Option to finish your tour with a drink or a bite to eat at the historic Careys Bay Hotel, one of the oldest in the country. Fantastic fresh seafood selection along with a great range of local beer and wine and good coffee.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBack Beach
    • Back Beach
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESteamer Basin
    • 16 Wharf Street
    • 9016, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE39 Peninsula Beach Road
    • 39 Peninsula Beach Road
    • 9023, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

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