Orokonui Ecosanctuary Tours

Photo by Jessie Broad
Photo by Jessie Broad
Photo by Jessie Broad
Photo by Jessie Broad
Encourage the kids to become interested in conservation at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. They'll learn about the plants, animals and places that make the local environment so vital to protect.

This place to learn about the environment is located in Mount Cargill. Once you've done everything you can at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, consider visiting nearby Larnach Castle, Royal Albatross Centre, and Warrington Beach.

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Tours & day trips

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Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $161 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Experience Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours For Up To 4 people

Experience Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours For Up To 4 people

Activity duration is 6 hours and 45 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $423 per traveler*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $127 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,119 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

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.

Otakou Marae
Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

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

Larnach Castle
Signal Hill

Signal Hill

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

Signal Hill
Royal Albatross Centre which includes rocky coastline, mist or fog and a gorge or canyon

Royal Albatross Centre

Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.

Royal Albatross Centre
Baldwin Street

Baldwin Street

Known for its colossal mountains, rough seas and wild rivers, New Zealand is also home to the world’s steepest residential street.

Baldwin Street
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

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

Penguin Place

Best Lodging Options Near Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Purakanui Inlet
Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage
Nature on your door step

Nature on your door step

Waitati
Nature on your door step
Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away

Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away

Waitati, Otago Region
Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge

4 out of 5
145 Camp Road, Dunedin
Larnach Lodge
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4 out of 5
30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
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