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The Otago Peninsula is situated east of Dunedin City on the Otago coast and forms one wall of the eroded valley that now forms Otago Harbour. The peninsula runs parallel to the mainland for 20km and is joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus about 1.5km wide.
A day set aside for exploration is a popular with visitors to the Peninsula. Much of the peninsula is steep hill country with the highest points being Mount Charles, Harbour Cone and Sandy Mount. A scenic drive can take in a number of interesting stops including: Larnarch Castle, Woodland Gardens, Portobelllo Aquarium, Otakou Marae, Victory Beach 'Pyramids' and the Chasm and Lovers Leap rock formations down Sandy Mount Road. Time should also be allowed for spotting the wildlife – fur seals at Pilots Beach, sea lions on Te Rauone Beach, penguins at Allans Beach and the albatross colony at Taiaroa Head. more
Many visitors come to the Otago Peninsula primarily to view the albatross as it is the only colony to be found on an inhabited mainland. Seal and sea lion colonies also breed around Taiaroa Head and the peninsula is a favoured habitat for Southern Right Whales and small dolphins.
Accommodation in nearby Dunedin is plentiful with many choices including hotels, motels, backpackers and bed and breakfast accommodation.
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ABILITY ADVENTURES - New Zealand Wide
ABILITY ADVENTURES - New Zealand Wide
Mobile-friendly - Ability Adventures are specialists in accessible New Zealand holidays, for travellers who experience disability, whether it be with sight, mobility, hearing, learning or special medical needs. We cater for all levels of adventure and interests, whatever your level of ability. With our innovative ideas, knowledge of NZ and expertise in accessible travel, we create the accessible holiday of your dreams.
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- +64 27 324 0003
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- PO Box 5418, Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand
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ALBATROSS COLONY - Dunedin
ALBATROSS COLONY - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Visit the Royal Albatross Centre, the world's only mainland Albatross breeding colony. Our Unique tour is the best way to experience Pukekura, its wildlife and history. Guided tour includes the social, cultural and military history, as well as wildlife, with specific focus on the Northern Royal Albatross. Ensure you have enough time to appreciate our cafe and giftshop. Reservations essential.
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- +64 3 478 0499
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- 1260 Harington Point Road, Taiaroa Head, Dunedin, New Zealand
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AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Experience the awesome sights and beauty of Southern NZ. Showcasing the Heritage and Wildlife capital of NZ - Dunedin. Choose between small-group package tours, daily tours, shore excursion tours or design your own tour. Experienced and knowledgeable driver/guides look after all your needs. Recipient of Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence last 7 years, member of Trip Advisors Hall of Fame.
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- +64 27 431 0989
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- 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand
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BACK TO NATURE TOURS - Dunedin
BACK TO NATURE TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Imagine spending a day experiencing rare wildlife, stunning viewpoints, iconic architecture and taking you shoes off to walk on a pristine beach. This becomes reality on our Dunedin day tours that are scheduled to work in with our busy cruise ship calendar. Let our professional guides bring you back to nature on a journey through history, scenery and wildlife.
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- +64 27 352 8645
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- 0800 286 000 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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BLUE PENGUINS PUKEKURA - Dunedin
BLUE PENGUINS PUKEKURA - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Our Little Blue Penguin (Kororā) return at sunset. Join us for the daily tour! Book now to see penguins in their natural habitat and meet the world’s smallest penguin. The Little Blue Penguin is a protected native species and a Treasured Species for Kai Tahu. Explore the wildlife displays, shop and café where the Penguin Tour begins.
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- +64 3 478 0499
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- 1260 Harington Point Road, Taiaroa Head, Dunedin, New Zealand
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CAR RENTALS DUNEDIN (Pegasus Rental Cars) - Dunedin
CAR RENTALS DUNEDIN (Pegasus Rental Cars) - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Car and van rental from Dunedin City and Airport. Look no further than Pegasus Rental Cars for the best value car and van hire. We will provide you with a safe, well-maintained rental vehicle ranging from 5 door hatchbacks to 11 seater minivans. Free accommodation transfers available within business hours from Dunedin City. Rental car hire Dunedin.
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- +64 3 455 8660
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- 0800 354 502 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 51 King Edward St, Kensington, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand
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ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Dunedin
ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand's best wildlife tour—visit one of the world's few untouched areas with its amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery. Our 'Peninsula Encounter' is absolutely unrivalled offering close, exciting, small group viewing of royal albatross, hookers sealions, blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and yellow eyed penguins in a beautiful isolated area. New Zealand Tourism Award winner in four categories.
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- +64 3 454 4121
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- 0800 356 563 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Port Chalmers, Dunedin
ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Port Chalmers, Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - This exclusive single day shore excursion presents DUNEDIN, New Zealand's most beautiful city, and the grandeur of the Otago Peninsula with its unique wildlife and spectacular scenery. Our exclusive private penguin conservation area allows you to go where others have no access, to appreciate the animals, the solitude and the beautiful coastline. Available only to people traveling by cruise ship.
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- +64 3 454 4121
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- 0800 356 563 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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EXPERIENCE DUNEDIN
EXPERIENCE DUNEDIN
Make your visit to Dunedin special with a tour on Experience Dunedin's V8 trike. Be whisked away in style to enjoy uninterrupted views of Dunedin's beautiful scenery. The trike is fitted with heated bucket seats and seat belts to make sure that you are comfortable and safe during your tour.
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- +64 21 263 3261
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- 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand
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GOOD COMPANY TOURS - Dunedin
GOOD COMPANY TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Dunedin’s sight-seeing specialists. Make your visit to Dunedin fun & interesting, travelling with Good Company Tours. Learn history & folklore from our team of professional Driver/Guides. Spectacular hilltop views of Otago Peninsula, harbour & coastline. Historic Buildings, Cathedrals, the first University in NZ & of course, the steepest street in the world.
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- +64 21 280 0444
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- Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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HARINGTON POINT MOTELS - Dunedin
HARINGTON POINT MOTELS - Dunedin
Harington Point Motels offer comfortable self-contained motel units in quiet, peaceful setting looking out to Otago Harbour. The closest accommodation to Albatross, Penguin & Seal Colonies, offer a choice of spacious stand alone self-contained cottages, ideal family units, choice of studio, 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Set on 4 acres to give you and your family privacy.
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- +64 3 478 0287
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- 932 Harington Point, RD 2, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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HEREWEKA GARDEN RETREAT - Otago Peninsula
HEREWEKA GARDEN RETREAT - Otago Peninsula
Mobile-friendly - Hereweka Garden Retreat is a luxury self-contained accommodation option 30 minutes from Central Dunedin. It's an architecturally eco-designed property built with sustainable materials and located on our secluded retreat property, in the only remaining valley of native forest on the Otago Peninsula that also overlooks the breath-taking vista of Hoopers Inlet. An organic breakfast hamper is also included.
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HORIZON TOURS - Dunedin
HORIZON TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Experience Dunedin's wildlife and natural heritage. Join our expert guides, Lyndon Perriman who has 30 years conservation experience working with albatross, penguins, cormorants, seals and sea lions, and James Karawana, of Te Arawa and Ngāti Porou descent, who will provide a wealth of Māori cultural insight.
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HORIZON TOURS Southern Skies Stargazing - Dunedin
HORIZON TOURS Southern Skies Stargazing - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Our Southern Skies Stargazing tour takes you on a journey of discovery to learn about the unique celestial features of the Southern sky. Journey to the Otago peninsula, which provides a clear and breath-taking view of the night sky. We also share stories and waiata (songs) about how Māori viewed the night sky.
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iBIKE HIRE - Dunedin
iBIKE HIRE - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - iBike Hire, the latest bikes delivered to you for FREE. Mountain bikes, full suspension, electric bikes and kids bikes. Ride Otago Peninsula, Otago Rail Trail, Nicols Creek, Whare Flat and Signal Hill.
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- +64 211 750 832
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- 0800 480 680 (Free call - only within NZ)
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KAIMATA RETREAT - Otago Peninsula
KAIMATA RETREAT - Otago Peninsula
Nestled on coastal hillside sloping to the waters edge, Kaimata Retreat boasts exceptional ocean views. Offering a superb eco-retreat on the Otago Peninsula — an area famed for it's fascinating marine wildlife. A generous open fire in the guest lounge creates a warm evening ambience across the adjoining dining area and cosy reading alcove.
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- +64 3 456 3443
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- +64 27 456 4444
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- 297 Cape Saunders Road, Cape Saunders, Dunedin 9077, New Zealand
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LARNACH CASTLE AND CAMP ESTATE - Dunedin
LARNACH CASTLE AND CAMP ESTATE - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Set in the enchanting garden of Larnach Castle, Larnach Lodge is 12-room boutique style lodge. Each room individually decorated with dramatic seaviews. Cooked breakfast included in accommodation package and also entry to the castle. Also now offering Camp Estate with luxuriously decorated rooms on Castle land situated 20 minutes from Dunedin. Further 25 minutes to Otago Peninsula wildlife attractions.
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- +64 3 476 1616
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- 145 Camp Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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LARNACH CASTLE - Dunedin
LARNACH CASTLE - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - A 'Must Visit'—New Zealand's only castle set on the spectacular Otago Peninsula. The Castle features magnificent architecture, superb craftsmanship, and a unique collection of NZ antiques. Learn about the tragic and sometimes scandalous story of William Larnach. Enjoy tea or lunch in the beautiful Ballroom. Explore the 'Garden of International significance', rated by NZGT. Enquire about accommodation at Larnach Lodge.
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- +64 3 476 1616
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- 145 Camp Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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MARGATE-BY-THE-SEA - Dunedin
MARGATE-BY-THE-SEA - Dunedin
Come and spoil yourself with Margate-by-the-Sea's accommodation on the pristine Otago Peninsula famous for its array of nesting seabirds including the legendary wondering albatross. Gaze out of your self-contained two bedroom apartment to awe-inspiring harbour views. Perched on the waterfront of Turnbulls Bay, our accommodation is only a 20 minute drive from the centre of Dunedin.
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- +64 3 478 0866
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- 4 Margate Ave, Turnbulls Bay, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
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MCAULEY GLEN BOUTIQUE BED & BREAKFAST - Otago
MCAULEY GLEN BOUTIQUE BED & BREAKFAST - Otago
Nestled in an idyllic harbour side location, McAuley Glen B&B is private and peaceful. Our modern Dunedin boutique accommodation is set on the ground floor and consists of two luxury bedroom suites with private garden entrances, designed and furnished with comfort and quality in mind. Surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with colour, fragrance and birdsong.
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- +64 3 478 0724
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- +64 21 237 1919
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- 13 McAuley Road, Portobello, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
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NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Join New Zealand's top landscape, nature and wildlife photographers to help you to get the most from your photography or visit to New Zealand. From 1-day Photography Workshops to 17-day NZ Photo Tours with New Zealand's leading landscape and wildlife photographers.
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PORTOBELLO VILLAGE TOURIST PARK - Dunedin
PORTOBELLO VILLAGE TOURIST PARK - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Offering excellent camping facilities along with tidy backpackers rooms and charming tourist flats. Situated in a quiet location in the centre of Otago Peninsula, just 25 minutes from Dunedin city. Modern kitchen, coin-operated laundry and excellent shower and toilet amenities. Also great covered barbecue area for cooking and eating outdoors. Qualmark accommodation rated 3 star plus.
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- +64 3 478 0359
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- 0800 767 867 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 27 Hereweka Street, Portobello, Dunedin, New Zealand
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PURE JOURNEYS - New Zealand
PURE JOURNEYS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Experience New Zealand's extraordinary landscapes with a Pure Journeys self drive itinerary. Our New Zealand based travel experts will create a 100% customised itinerary to suit you, with options to choose from a wide range of exciting activities and destinations, and accommodations to suit every budget. Get ready for the New Zealand self drive trip of a lifetime!
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- +64 3 443 0812
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- New Zealand Wide
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Moon Festival Poetry Competition
This year we invite you to help us celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival by writing a poem based on the theme Belonging. There are three age categories Children (5–12); Teens (13–19); Adults (20+). Prizes will be ...
Where: Dunedin Chinese Garden, Dunedin, Otago
Address: Cnr Rattray & Cumberland Streets, Dunedin, Otago
From: 10:00am on Sunday 15th September 2019
To: 5:00pm on Friday 18th October 2019
Equinox Under the Stars
The Spring Equinox marks the point when day and night are of equal length. As we look forward to the longer days of the summer, what better way to celebrate the return of your summer wardrobe than with an evening of ...
Where: Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 7:00pm on Monday 23rd September 2019
To: 9:00pm on Monday 23rd September 2019
Joe L'Estrange - The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons is an exhibition of new paintings by Dunedin artist Joe L'Estrange. The exhibition, which marks the changing of the seasons in the artist's garden through all four seasons over two years, is ...
Where: Brett McDowell Gallery, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 5 Dowling St, Dunedin, Otago
From: 5:30pm on Friday 6th September 2019
To: 5:00pm on Thursday 26th September 2019
Meanderings: Paintings By Barry Clarke
These paintings from the past three years aren't necessarily about the sea but they do have elements of the sea; fish, birds, ship-like shapes and distant lands. It started when I was 11 years old and I was taken around ...
Where: Moray Gallery, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 55 Princes St, Dunedin, Otago
From: 12:00pm on Saturday 7th September 2019
To: 4:00pm on Friday 27th September 2019
Alex Monteith: Aotearoa/New Zealand Visiting Artist Project
In 2012 Alex Monteith embarked on research in the region of Tamatea/Dusky Sound, Aotearoa/New Zealand. During this time she became interested in the legacy of archaeologist Peter Coutts, who undertook excavations in the ...
Where: Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 30 The Octagon, Dunedin, Otago
From: 10:00am on Saturday 1st June 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 29th September 2019
In Motion: The Moving Parts of Contemporary Art
This exhibition explores ideas of movement, motion and interactivity through the contemporary art practices of Sara Hughes, Tiffany Singh, Rebecca Baumann, David Haines and Joyce Hinterding. In this family-friendly, ...
Where: Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 30 The Octagon, Dunedin, Otago
From: 10:00am on Saturday 8th June 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 29th September 2019
Time and Tide
Storefront video art installation by David Green on George street (next to Modaks). Every evening from 19th Sept to 29 Sept from 6pm-10pm The Pacific Ocean comes to the centre of town. Time and Tide is a George ...
Where: 343 George Street, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 343 George Street
From: 6:30pm on Thursday 19th September 2019
To: 10:00pm on Sunday 29th September 2019
Paul Dibble: The Godwits (2019)
…from their haunted bay The godwits vanish towards another summer. Everywhere in light and calm murmuring Shadow of departure; distance looks our way And none knows where he will lie down at night. - From The ...
Where: Milford Galleries Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 18 Dowling St, Dunedin, Otago
From: 11:00am on Saturday 7th September 2019
To: 5:00pm on Tuesday 1st October 2019
Green Green - Peter Nicholls
Peter Nicholls, born in Whanganui in 1936, is considered one of New Zealand’s leading sculptors of public art. His works, which often combine steel and native timbers, comment on the New Zealand landscape and its ...
Where: Fe29 Gallery, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 30 Sandringham St, Dunedin, Otago
From: 9:00am on Saturday 7th September 2019
To: 5:00pm on Tuesday 1st October 2019
Tony de Lautour: Us V Them
Welcome to the low-brow, high-art world of Tony de Lautour's paintings, sculptures and ceramics. One of New Zealand's leading painters, de Lautour's early works drew from wide-ranging sources including seedy underground ...
Where: Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 30 The Octagon, Dunedin, Otago
From: 10:00am on Saturday 11th May 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 6th October 2019