Silver Peaks Reserve was established to preserve, protect and celebrate the area's natural assets. Wander through and look out for native birdlife.

You'll soon discover why this Portobello nature reserve is popular with travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Larnach Castle, Penguin Place, and Royal Albatross Centre are in this area as well. They won't take very long to reach from Silver Peaks Reserve.

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Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

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Heritage Highlights Walk

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Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

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Emerson's Brewery Tour

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Larnach Castle

4.5/5(37 reviews)

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Dunedin featuring a church or cathedral and indigenous culture

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.

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!

Penguin Place

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Signal Hill

5/5(11 reviews)

Bike, drive or walk to this hilltop lookout to admire the uninterrupted views over Dunedin’s Pacific Ocean coastline and Otago Harbour.

Jewelled Gecko's are one of the many testaments to the wonderful work the sanctuary does - they bring endangered species to live and roam around the forest, safe from predators.

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Orokonui Ecosanctuary

You can take time to visit Orokonui Ecosanctuary during your travels to Mount Cargill. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area.