Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross
Overview
Visit the habitat of the world's rarest penguin. Walk through a private nature reserve on this guided tour for a chance to see the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin, Little Blue Penguins and NZ Fur seals in the wild. Specially designed hides allow for close viewing of Yellow Eyed Penguins in their nesting habitat *please note the penguins are not kept in captivity in the reserve and they may not always be visible from the hides. A visit to the penguin rehabilitation hospital is also included in this tour.
This tour also visits the Royal Albatross Colony for a guided tour of the nesting area.
Lookouts, photo stops and full commentary provided throughout. Also included is a brief tour of Dunedin's main city sights.
What's Included
- Cruise Port pickup and drop off; Please meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf
- Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)
- Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Royal Albatross Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Otago Peninsula
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dunedin Railway Station
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for people with mobility aids
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour involves short walks on unsealed tracks and there are a number of easy steps to negotiate in the reserve. Please bring suitable footwear.
- Wildlife are free to come and go as they please. While we make every effort to maximise the opportunities to see wildlife, we cannot guarrantee exactly what you will see on the day
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-19620P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Cruise Port pickup and drop off; Please meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf.
- Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour).
- Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for people with mobility aids
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Cruise Port pickup and drop off; Please meet us inside the Visitor Building on ship's wharf
- Entry fees to The OPERA (Yellow Eyed Penguin guided tour)
- Entry fees to Royal Albatross guided tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for people with mobility aids
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour involves short walks on unsealed tracks and there are a number of easy steps to negotiate in the reserve. Please bring suitable footwear.
- Wildlife are free to come and go as they please. While we make every effort to maximise the opportunities to see wildlife, we cannot guarrantee exactly what you will see on the day
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
