Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also avoid wasting time waiting for a large group to get on and off the bus.
You’ll be introduced to the city in the best possible way, with an itinerary designed to make the most of your time. See Dunedin’s key highlights and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Otago Peninsula via Highcliff Road — a route not suitable for larger buses, giving you a more exclusive experience.
Your tour also includes a one-hour guided experience at the Royal Albatross Centre. This begins with a short documentary and an informative talk about the albatross, followed by a walk to the viewing platform, where you’ll spend around 30 minutes observing the nesting area and seeing these magnificent birds gliding up close. Please note that the walk to the viewing platform takes approximately five minutes uphill.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
please notify us the age of your child if car seats are needed
there is a hill to walk up to the viewing platform
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
a short stop
Dunedin Botanic Garden
A short stroll in Dunedin upper botanic garden to see bird aviaries and any plants that are in season
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Lunch
Options
2023-24
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fabulous experience,...
Janet M,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulous experience, definitely worth seeing these amazing birds. Would recommend to young and old
Go See the Albatross
Cynthia M,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are lucky enough to get Theresa for your guide get ready for a great day. Her energy and knowledge add so much to the tour. We had a bad weather day and she was able to adapt the schedule so we got everything in at the best possible time. She loves her home and loves to share it. She manages the group well so no time is wasted. The albatross center was a highlight for sure as they were very active on our cool day. Several chicks were still on the nests. The group size was perfect, the University is beautiful and the glimpse of rural New Zealand was very interesting.
Great day in Dunedin
Rowena F,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day! Had a great tour guide (Therese), we saw so much of Dunedin and she gave us lots of information. I walked the world’s steepest street, and loved the botanic gardens. The albatross visit was the highlight. Highly recommend.
Amazing Albatross and Dunedin city tour
Theresa E,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Teresa was amazing! She was so knowledgeable, caring, and full of enthusiasm We had a great day touring Dunedin with the highlight being able to go to the Albatross Reserve. The albatross were in abundance and very active while we were there. So cool!! Don’t miss it!
Definitely pick this tour!
Tanja R,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible way to see the city highlights and the albatross all in 1 day. Our tour guide Asta was amazing and very knowledgeable. Touring with a local is the best. We highly recommend this tour!
Amazing tour of area - highly recommended
Caroline D,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The most amazing tour guide Teresa took us on a whirlwind tour of the area but the highlight was the Albatross on the Otago Peninsula- amazing tour - packed so much in - highly recommend
Marvellous!!!
L0reneO,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wouldn't have missed this visit for the world! The walk up the hill even on a cold, wet, windy day was totally worth it. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The cafe was relatively good value.
Great city & Otago peninsula (with albatross centre) tour
Odyssey15699779666,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very pleased with our recent Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula plus Albatross Centre tour that we had with driver/guide Warren. Warren is a font of Dunedin / NZ knowledge and gave us a lot of information. The minibus/van was clean and Warren was a safe driver. We covered a lot of ground and enjoyed the whole day. Thanks Fantail!
Dunedin City Highlights and more
MichelleH10102014,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dunedin is a beautiful city! Teresa was our guide, she made sure that we had the best scenery stops. Teresa is very knowledgeable, attentive, informative and professional. We stopped at a local grocery store to get takeouts and enjoyed lunch on a beach with beautiful view. Trip to visit Royal Albatross Center was unforgettable and informative one. I would take excursions offer by this travel agency again.
Great small tour
foncho11,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great shore excursion with fantail tours while cruising with Celebrity Cruise line. Our driver and guide was Asta. The tour was small, unlike the big buses used by Celebrity. Asta stopped in certain areas for photography and pointed out birds and plants. It was probably the best excursion in the whole trip.
From NZ$320.00
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