Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit a variety of beautiful locations on the Otago Peninsula and see the Otago Harbour during a special Wildlife Cruise. Your guide will give a personalised commentary throughout the tour and help you spot Royal Albatross, Fur Seals, Sea Lions and Yellow-eyed Penguins.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Complimentary binoculars and warm waterproof jackets
Guided Otago Peninsula tour by air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
1-hour Monarch Wildlife Cruise
Live commentary from local guide
Meals or drinks (please bring a packed lunch)
What To Expect
Otago Peninsula
Enjoy a scenic drive across the beautiful roads of the Otago Peninsula. Take in the stunning views of the coast and harbour whilst your guide gives a full commentary.
Allans Beach
Take a short walk from the minivan to one of NZ's top beaches. You'll be treated to dramatic coastal scenery and offshore islands. Keep an eye out for the impressive NZ Sea Lions.
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Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise
Pickup included
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour and Tour Guide
Susan M,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Will, was wonderful! He was friendly, happy, and easy to get along with. He was more than happy to answer any questions anyone had. You can tell that he is very knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area, as is he about the geography and history in the area. Will loves his job and the little (and big) wild friends that we got to encounter! We felt safe and happy in Wills hands. The tour itself was really good as well. At no point did we feel rushed. Things were at a great pace, and covered a wide range of sites throughout the day. We especially enjoyed getting to see the different types of Albatross - which, to be honest, I didn’t think I would care much about but other peoples excitement and enthusiasm seeing them made me realise how cool it really is! Nigel and Dan (dave?) on the cruise were also delightful - both very knowledgeable and genuinely excited to be showing us their sea-friends. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a lovely day out to see some actual wildlife.
Memorable Trip in New Zealand
ARUNACHALAM A,
Nov 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great tour with lots of attractions and wildlife seeing. Very enjoyable and lovely memories. Tour operators were very nice and friendly. They provided all information needed to know and answered well when asked.
Amazing adventure
Isla K,
Mar 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was the most incredible adventure! Our guide Will was very knowledgeable and told us all about the various birds and mammals that we saw. Special highlights were the baby sealions, the boat trip with albatrosses, and seeing a yellow eyed penguin in her nest.
Seeing the yellow eyed...
Louise N,
Feb 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00Seeing the yellow eyed penguin and Tim was an excellent guide. A well worth trip and would highly recommend it.
Wild life
Bronwen W,
Jan 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00A fantastic tour, Tim or guide was so knowledgeable it brought the experience to life. The wildlife cruise was wonderful with lots to see. A great day out
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