Optional Extra Sightseeing

See some extra sightseeing for your New Zealand vacation itinerary. Here are some suggestions.

 From Dunedin
 Monarch Wildlife Cruise
Departs: 1.45pm (summer), 1.00pm (winter)

Returns:

7pm (summer), 6.15pm (winter)
Price: $110 per person
Cruise beautiful Otago Peninsula & Taiaroa Head. See penguins, sea lions, fur seals & Northern Royal Albatross, the world’s largest seabird. Natural wildlife habitat. Guided tour of Yelloweyed Penguin Reserve included.
 
 Taieri Gorge Historic Railway
Departs: 12.30pm (Apr-Sep), 2.30pm (Oct-Mar)

Returns:

4.30pm (Apr-Sep), 6.30pm (Oct-Mar)
Price: $63 per person
One of the world’s great train journeys from Dunedin to the rugged hill interior of Central Otago. Viaducts, bridges, tunnels & Taieri River Gorge.
 
 Natures Wonders Wildlife Safari
Departs: 2.30pm

Returns:

6.45pm
Price: $80 per person
Visit the Albatross Centre en route to Taiaroa Head. Board 8-wheeler all-terrain vehicle for cross-farm ride to penguin beach. Colonies of rare yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, NZ fur seals & seabirds. Lookout hides for exceptional viewing.