Title: Lighthouse Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Lighthouse Hotels](https://expedia.com/Lighthouse-Hotels.0-l553248621526965647-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Lighthouse](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lighthouse.d553248621526965647.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portobello Vacations](https://expedia.com/Portobello.d3000001866.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lighthouse Tours ## Visit Lighthouse Activities --- --- Lighthouse was erected to help vessels navigate through dangerous waters. Still a striking feature of the landscape today, it's bound to have a few stories to tell about sailing rescues and triumphs. This longstanding beacon is in [Portobello](https://www.expedia.com/Dunedin-Portobello.dx3000001866), a destination that has plenty of things going for it! Larnach Castle, Penguin Place, and Royal Albatross Centre are other fine sightseeing opportunities close by when you've finished up at Lighthouse. ### Popular places to visit ![Larnach Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113108/3093fa8c-72aa-4896-b80c-ca0218d81c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larnach Castle Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle. [](https://expedia.com/Larnach-Castle-Broad-Bay.d6113108.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dunedin featuring a church or cathedral and indigenous culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754889293/01b80487-09c0-4a2f-8114-096e2ee2b37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Otakou Marae Visit this community center to learn about the activities of the Maori people of the Otago Peninsula. See Maori artwork and attend a festival. [](https://expedia.com/Otakou-Marae-Otakou.d553248635754889293.Vacation-Attraction) ![This piece of land on the Otago Peninsula was made into a reserve in the 1980's, to make sure it would always be protected for the Yellow Eyed Penguins. It is a self-funded conservation project that provides for the birds that make it their home - the nests are provided and their habitat is maintained and restored, there is a research program and a hospital for injured or sick birds. The tour takes you to the opposite coast where you can see the penguins come into shore and learn about their strange ways. We saw yellow eyed penguins, little blues and also fur seals. The yellow eyed penguins are endangered, because their juvenile survival rate is incredibly low, and they aren't prolific breeders. Tama, our guide, was funny and entertaining and the whole trip was well worth the $52/pp cost! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113114/cfc53f35-18ec-41b5-959d-4c0dfc18882b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penguin Place Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.com/Penguin-Place-Harington-Point.d6113114.Vacation-Attraction) ![Signal Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113084/f1e9286b-3a94-44e4-bb2d-97fa1ed30815.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signal Hill Bike, drive or walk to this hilltop lookout to admire the uninterrupted views over Dunedin’s Pacific Ocean coastline and Otago Harbour. [](https://expedia.com/Signal-Hill-Ravensbourne.d6113084.Vacation-Attraction) ![This is what it looks like - beautiful regenerated forest, easy-walk trails, and lots of opportunities to see wildlife - takahe, kiwi, geckos, tuatara and much more! Your money](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608211/4d7d40a7-21ec-4a20-a993-0b61277edcd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orokonui Ecosanctuary You can take time to visit Orokonui Ecosanctuary during your travels to Mount Cargill. Check out the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Orokonui-Ecosanctuary-Mount-Cargill.d553248621532608211.Vacation-Attraction) ![Royal Albatross Centre which includes rocky coastline, mist or fog and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113110/81ee2a54-842f-4a4a-80ca-35f3fc9de5a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Albatross Centre Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head. 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