Introduction
Visit the only mainland albatross colony in the Southern hemisphere, or enjoy walks with spectacular coastal views and a chance to see wildlife.Highlights
Visit Taiaroa Head Nature Reserve – the only mainland colony of albatross in the Southern Hermisphere.
Visit Sandfly Bay Recreation Reserve – remarkable for its native fauna and flora and its spectacular views of the Otago Peninsula coastline and cliff tops. It has a significant colony of yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho and seabirds such as spotted shags, sooty shearwaters and variable oystercatchers. New Zealand fur seals/kekeno and New Zealand sea lions/rāpoka haul out on the rocks and beach and wallow in the sand.
Find things to do and places to stay Otago Peninsula area
See the only mainland colony of albatross in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as other sea birds, at Taiaroa Head Nature Reserve. Penguins and seals can also be seen at Taiaroa Head and on walks on the peninsula.
Visit Taiaroa Head Nature Reserve, the only mainland colony of albatross in the Southern Hemisphere.
Leave Dunedin on Highcliff Rd or Portobello Rd.
All drone use must be authorised by DOC
A concession is required to fly a drone on any public conservation land.
Contacts
| Dunedin Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 474 3300 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | dunedinvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
50 The Octagon Dunedin |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 5244 Moray Place Dunedin 9058 |
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