Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

4.8 · 137 Reviews

Overview

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more. Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat. Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration. -Full professional amplified commentary -Quality binoculars provided. -Bathroom onboard, heated cabin -Learn about historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks. -See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay. -Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lions, sea birds, marine mammals and more as we cruise past roosting, breeding and feeding areas. -See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations. -Cruise around Taiaroa Head, Nature reserve.

What's Included

Binoculars and jackets

Wildlife information sheets

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We depart a 5-10 minute easy walk, from cruise ship terminal building, Port Chalmers.

We do not offer transport from Cruise building. Passengers need to make their own way, a flat easy 5-10 minute walk.

Not recommended for travelers with signifigant mobility problems (must be able to step down into vessel, 300mm)

Please be aware there could be sea spray at times, please dress warmly, just incase.

Reviews

4.8

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