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Nature & Wildlife

The Otago Peninsula stretches along the southern edge of the Otago Harbour, a wonderful scenic drive with STUNNING views, offers lush green pastures, small bays and inlets - sandy beaches, rugged hills and volcanic landforms.

Drive yourself or take one of many tours that are avaliable, ask for information and bookings on your arrival.


Penguins - Check out the Yellow Eyed and Little Blue penguins.

  Royal Albatross - Taiaroa Head is the only place in the world where the Royal Albatross nest on the mainland.
Fur Seals - Can be spotted on many of the beaches in the area, these cuties are vey photogenic!

Sealions - The seals bigger cousin, the sealion can be spotted at various beaches.
Don't approach too close - they can be quite fierce.

Diverse and interesting bird life - You can see many types of sea birds.
This is a shag.

And native bush species,
These are native wood pigeons.

You will find plenty of walking tracks available.

Amazing views . . .
More amazing views . . .

And even more amazing views!
Or you could take a boat cruise !