TWILIGHT WILDLIFE VIEWING
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START TIME
5.30pm
January/February
TOUR DURATION
4.5 - 5 hours
PRICE
$145pp
Points of interest within this tour includes:
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We take the high road, along the top of the Otago Peninsula, winding our way down to the inlets to meet a variety of wading birds before arriving at one of the peninsula's most stunning beaches.
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Walk along a sandy beach, where over the summer there is a high chance of encountering the endangered New Zealand sea lions or fur seals. These animals are impressive to watch and can be quite active towards dusk.
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From a cliff viewing location, we often see royal albatross gliding overhead. Hear first-hand accounts of the management practices your guide developed to ensure their survival.
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With the aid of binoculars, we look out to sea to view and identify a range of seabirds (shearwaters, petrels, other albatross species, shags, gulls).
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From here we depart to the largest remaining native forest left on the Otago Peninsula. A unique opportunity to enjoy dinner outdoors, consisting of blue cod fish’n’chips and salad.
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After dinner, we take a gentle stroll and explore the forest by torchlight. A magical experience to awaken the senses. As each tree is illuminated, you will hear stories the many uses of the flora by Māori and the Europeans.
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This tour can be extended to include our Southern Stargazing Tour (at a discounted rate). During this tour be fascinated by the science of the stars, see other distant galaxies and listen to Māori stories about the night sky. A full refund of the additional cost of the Stargazing tour will apply if the weather conditions stop us from seeing our southern stars.
Additional information
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Pick-up from the Dunedin i-SITE.
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Drop-off at central Dunedin accommodation.
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Low - medium level of fitness required.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
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Please wear closed-toed footwear and comfortable warm clothing.
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Dunedin is often a windy and sometimes a wet city, we operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
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A light dinner is provided on this tour.
INCLUDE STARGAZING
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![]() Sunset vista across Otago harbour | ![]() Allans beach at sunset | ![]() Hereweka native bush |
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![]() Moonrise over Allans beach | ![]() Albatross |