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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Nature viewing + penguin monitoring
Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula,
New Zealand
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Overview
Duration
4h 30min
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
A new tour designed for Nature Lovers For cruise ship passengers wanting to learn about NZ's wildlife. Led by Otago Peninsula’s longest serving ranger, join us as we explore a variety of wildlife areas and observe our staff monitoring the world’s smallest penguins!
We hope to see a range of wildlife such as seals resting in our reserve, albatross in flight over the Pukekura headland, a range of sea and shore birds.
While sightings of specific species are not guaranteed, the one species we do guarantee is the Blue Penguin.
On this unique 4.5-hour tour led by our ranger, his knowledge comes from his extensive nature work over decades. On this tour, observe us monitoring some of our nesting blue penguins.
This is a very special unique experience.
Limited to just 8 guests in our 14-seater van. This is truly a unique small group nature-based excursion.
We see Blue Penguins up-close in their underground nest boxes, this species of penguin isn't seen above ground during the daytime.
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Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Guests need suitable flat shoes for walking on uneven sandy ground. tour operates in rainy conditions (we will restrict exposure to the weather where we can). Please note , Children must be at least 6 years old to participate in this tour.. Must have a moderate fitness and able to stand unaided on uneven ground. Must be able to climb steps. To participate children must be at least 6 years old (vehicles don't carry small child restraints). This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Bottled water - We have water and muesli bars within the van, we suggest our guests bring other snacks as there isn't time for a sit down lunch. Entry/Admission - Taiaroa Head
What's not included
Lunch - There isn't time or anywhere easy to stop for lunch on this trip. No handling of the penguins is permitted by our guests. Note Blue Penguins are only seen in our nest boxes during the day, they are not walking around
Know Before You Go
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Blue Penguins Pukekura
Meeting Point
21 Beach Street, Port Chalmers 9023, New Zealand