Peninsula Encounters Tours
Peninsula Encounters Tour Options
Wildlife Tour Options.
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You will see a lot of animal activity, particularly during the late afternoon arrival from the sea of Yellow-eyed penguins during this 5 to 6 hour 'wildlife packed' tour on the beautiful Otago Peninsula. The Peninsula encounters tour operates during the late afternoon/evening to coincide with great penguin, sea lion and seal activity which will provide you with absolutely unrivalled wildlife viewing, particularly within our conservation area and has been the highlight of many travellers visit to New Zealand. Join us to see the growth effects of our penguin conservation endeavours, knowing that your visit has contributed to the ongoing conservation effort. Consider a Larnach castle accommodation package combining our wildlife tour.
Average duration
- 6.5 - 7 hours (All options except MAX option)
- 8 hours MAX option
Departure Points
- Dunedin i-site or Dunedin/Peninsula commercial accommodation
All Peninsula encounter rates*
*valid 1/10/2020 - 30/9/2022 (Rates may change annually from 1 October)
A $10 discount per person applies to the rate if booking is for a student (ID required) The online reservation system will identify family groups when booking. A family group consists of parent(s) and two dependent children.
| Code | Description | Rate | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWT | Standard 'Peninsula encounters' tour | $129.00 | Penguins,Fur seals, Sea lions within private conservation area, flying albatross, another 25+ species of seabirds and waders |
| EAT | Includes Royal Albatross tour | $181.00 | EWT tour - includes one hour Albatross nesting area tour |
| EMT | Includes 'Monarch' wildlife cruise | $186.00 | EWT tour - includes one hour boat cruise viewing Taiaroa headland wildlife |
| TWT | Peninsula encounters LITE | STD $144.00 & $196.00 inc albatross tour | Tour format and viewing place requires 90% less walking than standard tour |
| ETT | Eight hours total wildlife experience | $263.00 | Our multi-award winning "Peninsula encounter" tour plus wildlife boat cruise and Royal Albatross tour Note:pickup time from 1.20pm |
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