Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

4.8(140)2 hFree cancellationBy Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd

Passenger photo of a fur seal eating an octopus, by Hiedi Huapt

About this activity

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide!

You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more.

Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat.

Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration.

-Full professional amplified commentary

-Quality binoculars provided.

-Bathroom onboard, heated cabin

-Learn about historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks.

-See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay.

-Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lions, sea birds, marine mammals and more as we cruise past roosting, breeding and feeding areas.

-See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations.

-Cruise around Taiaroa Head, Nature reserve.

What's included

✓Binoculars and jackets
✓Wildlife information sheets
✓Restroom on board

Not included

✕Snacks

Meeting and pickup

A 5-10 minute flat, easy walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal building, Port Chalmers. Please dont use Apple Maps, use Google Maps instead. We depart from the floating pontoons right by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building and carpark (If you get to a gravel road, you’ve gone a little bit too far.)
400 metres before the Portobello township if coming from Dunedin. Look for the small brown boatshed with a signage reading 'Wildlife and Ferry'. Please use Google Maps for accurate address position, not Apple Maps.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We depart a 5-10 minute easy walk, from cruise ship terminal building, Port Chalmers.
We do not offer transport from Cruise building. Passengers need to make their own way, a flat easy 5-10 minute walk.
Not recommended for travelers with signifigant mobility problems (must be able to step down into vessel, 300mm)
Please be aware there could be sea spray at times, please dress warmly, just incase.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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