Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise
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About the Activity
Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more. Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat. Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration. -Fully commentated. -Quality binoculars provided. -We pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks. -See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay. -Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lions, sea birds, marine mammals and more as we cruise past roosting, breeding and feeding areas. -See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations. -Cruise around Taiaroa Head, Nature reserve.1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Use of equipment : Other.
Experienced guides
Small-group tours
Live commentary on board
Wildlife Identification sheet provided
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Port To Port Cruises and Wildife Tours
Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 9014Small group tours, fast custom built vessel. Comfortable, warm, enclosed cabin, or open outer deck.
On our tour.....
-Approx. 2 hours duration, if joining from Portobello. Or 1.5 hours if joining from Port Chalmers by default, unless specified.
-Fully commentated.
-Travel from the most scenic part of the harbor, pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks.
-See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay.
-View wading birds and look for penguins sea lions and shags as we cruise past roosting and feeding areas.
-See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations.
-Take the time to cruise around Taiaroa Head, exploring the shallow bays to view fur seals and nesting colonies of shags, albatross, sea birds, marine mammals such as dolphins and more.
Usual departure times are 10am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm.
Please advise which times you'd prefer.
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Starting point
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400 metres before the Portobello township if coming from Dunedin. Look for the small brown boatshed with a signage reading 'Wildlife and Ferry'. Please use Google Maps for accurate address position, not Apple Maps.View Location
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A 5-10 minute flat, easy walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal building, Port Chalmers.
Please dont use Apple Maps, use Google Maps instead. We depart from the floating pontoons right by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building and carpark (If you get to a gravel road, you’ve gone a little bit too far.)
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End point
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400 metres before the Portobello township if coming from Dunedin. Look for the small brown boatshed with a signage reading 'Wildlife and Ferry'. Please use Google Maps for accurate address position, not Apple Maps.View Location
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A 5-10 minute flat, easy walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal building, Port Chalmers.
Please dont use Apple Maps, use Google Maps instead. We depart from the floating pontoons right by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building and carpark (If you get to a gravel road, you’ve gone a little bit too far.)
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Please specify on booking whether you would like to be picked up at Portobello (837 Portobello Road) or Port Chalmers (39 Peninsula Beach Road). Default location is Portobello. Please use Google Maps for accurate address position. We do not offer transport from Cruise building. Cruise Ship passengers need to make their own way, a flat easy 5-10 minute walk.
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know if you have a baby (2 years or under) with you, so we can have the appropriate lifejackets available.
- Minimum numbers may apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please wear a facemask if you have been recently unwell.
Language And Guide
Printed Guide Available In
- German
- Japanese
- French
- Chinese Min Bei
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
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