Tickets & tours
Entry to the peninsula is free. You will need tickets for specific reserves, guided penguin viewings, and Larnach Castle.
Most bookedHop aboard our sturdy vessel for a one-hour Wildlife Cruise, departing from Wellers Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula. You'll cruise out of the Otago Harbour, beyond...
Best valueSee up to 200 blue penguins returning from sea in the evening! (Generally more penguins are seen over the spring/summer than our autumn or winter months, but we...
Top ratedWith this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also...
Small groupFewer People - More Wildlife! The Clearwater Family's Farm is home to more wildlife per square meter than anywhere in Dunedin. The intimate small group tours offer the...
Visit the stunning Larnach Castle. Explore the scenic Otago Peninsula and enjoy a special Monarch Wildlife Cruise. Your guide will take you on a one-hour tour of...
The Otago Peninsula stretches like a finger from the city of Dunedin into the Pacific Ocean, creating a unique landscape where harbor meets high cliffs, rolling farmland...
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Compare our top tour picks.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wildlife cruise | 1 h | $43 | Compare | 4.6 (256) | spotting wildlife from the water |
| penguin experience | 1 h 30 min | $34 | Compare | 5.0 (574) | evening wildlife viewing |
| guided tour & albatross | 6 h | $192 | Compare | 4.8 (53) | comprehensive scenic and wildlife tour |
| small-group wildlife tour | 4 h | $135 | Compare | 4.9 (701) | intimate wildlife encounters |
| castle & wildlife cruise | 5 h | $101 | Compare | 4.9 (83) | combining history and nature |
| self-guided driving tour | 3 h to 3 h 30 min | $12 | Compare | 4.0 (1) | independent travelers on a budget |
No, you can see sea lions at Sandfly Bay for free. However, guided tours provide exclusive access to private penguin reserves.
Yes. It charges an entry fee. You can explore the castle, gardens, and the grand ballroom.
Dusk is the best time. Little blue penguins return to Pilots Beach from the sea in the evening.
From Viator
53 reviews of the guided tour & albatross on Viator
Easy to find pick up point. Well organised boarding. Great commentary with other staff pointing out wild life. Saw a great variety including albatross and seals. Very enjoyable
Amazing experience. Staff were friendly, the skipper was very knowledgeable and had an easy slow voice to listen to. We were lucky enough to see penguins, dolphins, seals, albatross and even a whale. Would highly recommend .
We feel so privileged to have seen this number of penguins return to land. It was so interesting to learn about them and the area we were in. The guides were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which added to the experience for us. I hope we can return one day
