WORLD ▫ OCEANIA ▫ NEW ZEALAND ▫ DUNEDIN
Monarch Wildlife Cruises
Step aboard "Monarch" and cruise Dunedin's sheltered harbour which abounds with wildlife, sparkles with scenic beauty, gems of geology and a colourful cultural heritage from the days of the earliest Polynesian settlers. At the harbour entrance greet magnificent Albatross as it sweeps in from the vast Pacific Ocean and soars above the specacular inaccessible cliffs of Taiaroa. These enscarpments are alive with eight other species of nesting seabirds and fur seal families romp on the rocks below. Double NZ Tourism Award Winner. Variety of daily excursions from 1 to 8 hours departing Dunedin and Otago Peninsula.
| type: | general |
| email: | monarch@wildlife.co.nz |
| address: | Corner Wharf & Fryatt Streets , Dunedin |
| url: | www.wildlife.co.nz |
| tel: | +64 34774276 |
| Dunedin Airport Departure Transfer - From Hotels |
60 minutes |
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You will be collected from your accommodation doorstep and transferred to Dunedin Airport. They'll even help you with your luggage.
Super Shuttle keeps fares rock-bottom by picking up or dropping off other air travelers en route to or from the airport. They don't have meters, so even if the traffic is heavy, you won't have to worry about your fare going up. They only travel to and from the airport, so book now and lock in a affordable and convenient airport transfer.
With modern and spacious minivans capable of seating up to 11 passengers, and a huge trailer accommodating luggage of all shapes and sizes, you'll have a job filling up a Super Shuttle.
This transfer must be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival so get in early and book online today! When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Dunedin accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's easy.
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| Dunedin to Christchurch via Mt Cook (One Way Tour) |
12 hours |
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From Dunedin - New Zealand's South Island's southernmost city, rich in architecture and culture - travel via Mount Cargill reaching the Historic Precinct of Oamaru. The Waitaki region, in Otago New Zealand, is blessed with a stunning landscape offering an exhilarating environment for outdoor pursuits. In early days many magnificent limestone buildings were erected and Oamaru is lucky that many of those buildings remain intact today.
Continue on your journey via the Elephant Rocks (intriguing geological formations and), onwards through the dramatic landscape of the Waitaki Valley reaching the spectacular surroundings of Mount Cook Village. Enjoy panoramic views from the Hermitage Alpine Restaurant and absorb the alpine isolation of Mount Cook Village before journeying north across the rich farmlands and rural townships of the Canterbury Plains to the beautiful city of Christchurch.
Tour Highlights include:
- Canterbury Plains
- Lake Tekapo - a stunning glacial-fed lake
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
- Waitaki Valley
- Oamaru
- Elephant Rocks
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Royal Albatross Colony
The world's only mainland albatross colony. Originally this was a Maori pa, but after fortification in the 1880s, Taiaroa Head is occupied by the Northern Royal Albatross, a colossal bird that can reach a wingspan of up to three meters! . Experienced guides from the Royal Albatross Centre can tell you all about this majestic bird.
Also dont miss the historic Fort Taiaroa.
| type: | general |
| email: | albatros@es.co.nz |
| address: | Taiaroa Head |
| tel: | +64 3 478-0499 |
Larnach Castle
Larnach Castle, NZ's only remaining Castle*, is situated high on the beautiful and scenic Otago Peninsula. Climb to the top of the Castle tower for 360 degree panoramic views from 1000 feet above sea level. From your high vantage point you can see the Pacific Ocean, Otago Harbour and Peninsula, Dunedin City, The site of the Royal Albatross Colony, Yellow-Eyed Penguin nesting areas, Port Chalmers where cruise ships often visit and splendid, breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.
* Cargill's Castle is in disrepair, but can be seen from the road above St Clair.
| type: | general |
| email: | larnach@larnachcastle.co.nz |
| address: | Camp Road, Dunedin |
| url: | www.larnachcastle.co.nz |
| tel: | +64 3 4761616 |
Portobello Aquarium
Also know as the Portobello Marine Labortory or NZ Marine Studies Centre and WestpacTrust Aquarium. This facility is owned and operated by the Otago University. The Aquarium is open to the public and is well worth a visit. The aquarium includes a 'hands on' section where you can touch several types of sea plants. Many types of fish are on display. The main feedings are twice per week and well worth seeing if you're visiting on those days - check with the centre to find out the current feeding days.
The aquarium is located on the Otago Peninsula approximately 23 kms from the centre of town. Upon entering the Portobello village from town turn left at the shop and continue along Hatchery Road, an unsealed road, for 2 kms.
Contributed by: Graeme Wilson <gnwilson@hotmail.com>
| type: | Hotspots |
| openings: | Open daily. 12.00 - 4.30 pm |
| address: | Hatchery Rd, Portobello, Dunedin |
| tel: | +64 3 479 5826 |
| email: | marine-studies@otago.ac.nz |
| zipcode: | www.marine.ac.nz |
| Dunedin to Queenstown via Mt Cook (One Way Tour) |
11 hours |
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From Dunedin, travel north via Mt Cargill reaching the Historic Precinct of Oamaru. The Waitaki region, in Otago New Zealand, is blessed with a stunning landscape offering an exhilarating environment for outdoor pursuits. In early days many magnificent limestone buildings were erected and Oamaru is lucky that many of those buildings remain intact today.
Continue north and travel via the Elephant Rocks onwards through the dramatic landscape of the Waitaki Valley reaching the spectacular surroundings of Mount Cook Village. Absorb the alpine isolation of Mount Cook Village before journeying south via the vast landscape of the Mackenzie Basin, Lindis Pass, Omarama and before reaching then fruit growing region of Cromwell. Journey the historic gold mining region of the Kawarau River Gorge to Queenstown nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
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| Dunedin Airport Arrival Transfer - To Hotels |
60 minutes |
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Let the drivers collect you from the Dunedin Airport and drop you off at your accommodation doorstep. They'll even help you with your luggage.
Super Shuttle keeps fares rock-bottom by picking up or dropping off other air travelers en route to or from the airport. They don't have meters, so even if the traffic is heavy, you won't have to worry about your fare going up. They only travel to and from the airport, so book now and lock in a affordable and convenient airport transfer.
With modern and spacious minivans capable of seating up to 11 passengers, and a huge trailer accommodating luggage of all shapes and sizes, you'll have a job filling up a Super Shuttle.
This transfer must be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival so get in early and book online today! When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Dunedin accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's easy.
Click here for more information and Booking Details
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