Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Join our group tour of Otago Harbour on our sightseeing vessel, "Adagio" Fast, safe, and comfortable, you will see more of our beautiful harbor with its extensive history and abundant wildlife. Look out for NZ Fur seals, sea lions, little blue penguins, shags and many other species of seabirds. Your skipper and guide will give you a commentary along the way, pointing out places of interest and facts about the wildlife you will encounter. The main attraction, of course, is the albatross colony at Taiaroa Head at the entrance to the harbor. Watch as these magnificent birds glide along the cliff faces and swoop down along the waves, sometimes beside the boat. An experience not to be missed.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

From the Cruise Terminal, turn right and cross the road at the pedestrian crossing. Then turn left and walk back the way you came but across the road. Carry on past the stacked logs till you get to the Back Beach boat ramp. We Leave from one of the floating jetties on either side of the boat ramp.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Back Beach
The start point for our Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife cruise. A popular spot for locals to launch their trailer boats. Tour boats leave from here for tours around the harbour
Duration: 5 mins
2. Otago Peninsula
Travel along the harbour with views of the Otago Peninsula
3. Otago Peninsula
You will see the Otago Peninsula from the unique perspective of being on a boat in the harbour.
4. Quarantine Island / Kamau Taurua
You will hear of the interesting history of the island, with shipwrecks and wildlife.
5. Portobello
View this picturesque harbour-side village from the water
6. Careys Bay
Stop and see the fishing boats and visiting wildlife in Careys Bay
Duration: 5 mins
7. Taiaroa Head
The site of the only mainland breeding colony of the Northern Royal Albatross. See these magnificent birds in full flight, gliding around the cliffs and swooping down over the waves.
Duration: 20 mins
8. Royal Albatross Centre
View the Albatross centre and Albatross colony from the water below the cliffs
9. Careys Bay Hotel
Option to finish your tour with a drink or a bite to eat at the historic Careys Bay Hotel, one of the oldest in the country. Fantastic fresh seafood selection along with a great range of local beer and wine and good coffee.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Group tour with a maximum of 18 passengers

Toilets available at departure/drop off points

On-board restrooms

Exclusion

Bottled water

Please bring a warm jacket

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guests need to step down into the boat-approximately 20cm

Supplied by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Ltd

Reviews

4.5

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 26 reviews

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