With its mix of natural wonders and wildlife attractions, the Otago Peninsula offers something for everyone

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Enjoy intimate, personal or small-group wildlife tours on the stunning Otago Peninsula.

Witness the world’s only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross.

Learn about efforts to protect and restore the peninsula’s unique biodiversity and a wildlife tour showcasing seals, penguins, and other native fauna and flora.

Port to Port Water Taxi and Tours

Explore the stunning coastline.

Monarch Wildlife Cruises

Discover local ecosystems with expert guides.

Bl ue Penguins Pukekura

Be fascinated by Kororā, the world's smallest penguin, emerging from the sea at dusk at Takiharuru/Pilots Beach, on the end of the Otago Peninsula. Tours include information on the penguins, other wildlife and Māori history.

Two people standing on a viewing platform overlooking a beach and green hills with a river flowing into the ocean on a sunny day.

A seal swimming in water, with only its head and part of its upper body visible above the surface.

A grey heron standing in shallow water near a rock, with ripples on the water's surface.

A white flying pelican soaring in the sky with its wings spread wide.

A large sea lion sitting on a sandy beach near the ocean waves

Self-Guided Walks to Beaches and Scenic Tracks: Traverse the peninsula’s beautiful trails at your own pace.

www.dunedin walking-tracks/peninsula-tracks

Cycle Trail: Enjoy scenic cycling routes that showcase the area’s stunning landscapes

www.dunedin cycleway

Hiker walking along a trail overlooking a lake and green hills under cloudy sky.

A sandy beach with footprints, a calm water body, and green hills in the background under a clear blue sky.

Person riding a bike on a sandy beach during sunset with calm ocean waves and distant cliffs in the background.