Private Wildlife and Penguin Tour in Dunedin with Ticket
Overview
Embark on a scenic tour exploring Dunedin highlights, including the iconic Railway Station, and historic Octagon with photo ops at Signal Hill Lookout and Baldwin Street, the world's steepest street. Make your way out to Taiaroa head where you will stop in at the Royal Albatross Centre before starting the ultimate peninsula wildlife experience at The Opera. Explore the reserve and rehabilitation center which is home to the endangered yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals, sea lions, and several species of sea and forest birds. This tour offers a blend of history, stunning views, and wildlife encounters, summing up all of the goodness Dunedin has to offer.
What's Included
- Private Tour, Local Professional Guide, Port/Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it
What To Expect
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Dunedin
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Royal Albatross Centre
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Activity code: C-418296P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Private Tour, Local Professional Guide, Port/Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Wildlife and Penguin Tour in Dunedin with Ticket is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Wildlife and Penguin Tour in Dunedin with Ticket will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Tour, Local Professional Guide, Port/Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
