Monarch Wildlife Cruise and Peninsula | Skyward Trips
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From36.13 USD
per person
Monarch Wildlife Cruise and Peninsula Encounter Tour
Dunedin · New Zealand
From36.13 USD per person
Activity
Activity type
Activity
Highlights
Watch northern royal albatross soar above Taiaroa Head, home to the world's only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross.
See New Zealand fur seals swimming and resting on the rocky coastline beneath the historic Taiaroa Head lighthouse.
Explore the Otago Peninsula by land and sea, with the option to visit a yellow-eyed penguin conservation reserve.
About this activity
Explore the Otago Peninsula's coastline on a Monarch Wildlife Cruise, travelling from Otago Harbour towards the Pacific Ocean. Watch for northern royal albatross soaring above Taiaroa Head and New Zealand fur seals resting on rocky outcrops. See the historic lighthouse and keep an eye out for sea lions, penguins and dolphins. Choose a one-hour cruise or combine your wildlife experience with a guided peninsula tour an…
What's included
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Cruise
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Good to know
Child policy:
Children under 5 years old are free of charge, but still required to book a ticket directly through the official website.
Good to know:
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend on natural conditions.
The one-hour cruise is accessible to passengers using collapsible wheelchairs, with a boarding ramp available. Electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
The Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility, as it involves walking on sandy beaches, uneven bush tracks and stairs.
The Peninsula Encounters tour is lengthy and may not be suitable for infants or some younger children.
The cruise operates in relatively sheltered waters but may encounter rough conditions when travelling into the Pacific Ocean.
Check the official website for the departure schedule prior to your visit.
