The 6 Wildlife Tours in Dunedin That Earn Their Price

1.Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · from $139Our pick

Review of Clearwater Wildlife Tours on Otago Peninsula, with fur seals, sea lions, birds, penguins, private habitats, and practical booking tips.

“Despite being one of two ships in port that day, there were only 6 of us on the tour. That made it very personal although it would likely be so even if "full" as they max out at 10 pax. The ability to see wild animals in their natural habitat, especially the yellow eyed penguin we were lucky to see was as promised and fabulous! Our guide Tom was knowledgeable and very personable and we immediately felt at ease with him. We learned a lot and had a ton of fun in the process. I'd highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Wildlife and Penguin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Explore Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula on a 90-minute wildlife tour with penguins, seals, sea lions, a rehabilitation centre, and conservation insights.

“Seeing the fur seals and blue penguins in the wild was amazing. Tour guide interesting and knowledgeable.”

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3.Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $43Best value

Cruise Otago Harbour from Dunedin for royal albatross, seals, penguins, dolphins, and expert commentary, with jackets and binoculars included.

“Being on the sea and seeing albatross flying, taking off and landing around us was so exciting. Spotting a little blue penguin and some fur seals were additional highlights.”

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4.Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $105

Spot albatross, seals, penguins, and sea birds on a small-group cruise through Otago Harbour from Port Chalmers.

“A great experience with an excellent boat trip, good explanations and some spectacular animal watchings.”

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5.Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $105

Cruise Otago Harbour from Dunedin for albatross, seals, penguins and sea birds, with small-group boats, binoculars, jackets and live commentary.

“Great way to see wildlife in the area. Rachel was able to spot birds from a long distance and take us very close to them. She is very knowledgeable about all the animals and the area around Port Chalmers”

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6.Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $161

Explore Dunedin, Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula beaches, sea lions, and wildlife on a small-group tour with central pickup.

“Lucy, our guide & driver, was very professional and shared a lot of information. I highly recommend this tour. We only had 4 total in our group, which made it ideal. We saw a lot in our short time there. Larnach Castle views from the tower are beautiful.”

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