For DUNEDIN LOCALS DISCOUNT see bottom of description.

Professional skipper, Rachel has had 20 years plus experience in operating and working on commercial craft in this area. And even longer in tour guiding and experience with the local wildlife on Otago Harbour.

Custom built vessel.

Quality binoculars, to borrow, on board.

Wildlife information sheets provided to keep.

Bathroom onboard and heated cabin.

Experience for yourself the unique natural attractions that Dunedin has to offer by joining our impressive Otago Harbour cruise. 

Wildlife

• Albatross – Northern Royal in the breeding colony, you may also see different species flying or resting at sea.
• Fur Seals – Adults and pups in breeding rookeries all year round.
• Shags – Nesting or feeding at sea
• Penguins – Most commonly, Blue Penguins, can be seen feeding at sea or occasionally moulting on rocks along the coast.
• Dolphins – Up to three species can seen at certain times of the year, feeding and frolicking
• Sea Lions – The rarest Sea lion in the world. Can sometimes be seen feeding at sea or sleeping on beaches in the area, all year round
• Sea birds – Such as shearwaters, petrels, prions, gannets, skuas, terns and much more
• Wading and harbour birds – Such as spoonbills, oystercatchers, herons, godwits, Black Swans and much more.

Otago Harbour

• Taiaroa Head Lighthouse – Completed 1864
• Former Cannon and Search Light Fortifications – From 1880s, WW1 and WW2
• Port Chalmers – Container Port and Cruise Ship Terminal
• Working Vessels – Such as Pilot Boats, Dredger, Tug Boats and Ships.
• Carey’s Bay – Boat Builders Yard and Local Fishing Port
• Quarantine Island – Historic Buildings and Former Quarantine Hospital
• Whaling Station – Weller Rock Former Whaling Station
• Historic Pilot’s Houses – History from the 1840’s to present day
• Research Vessels – Of The University of Otago
• Shipwrecks/hulk – Learn the history and see up derelict wrecks (if sailing from Portobello)

• Geology – Of Dunedin’s Extinct Volcano 
• History – Human settlement and industry, including Maritime.

What to bring

• You only need to bring yourself, your camera and your enthusiasm. Binoculars and warm jackets are provided for your use and wildlife information sheets are yours to take home, all free of charge.
• Please dress warmly to ensure you will be comfortable throughout the duration of the cruise.

Small groups (approx 12-14 people max, unless by request or discretion of the skipper, as we are surveyed for 20.)

 You will start and finish at the same location, unless you would like to finish in a different location, then please ask us:)

DUNEDIN LOCALS DISCOUNT

And DUNEDIN STUDENTS
If you have lived in Dunedin for at least 8 months of the year or more, or you are a full time student living primarily in Dunedin, you may be eligible for a local's discount. Please use voucher code LWLALL (for this product) and bring NZ photo ID with you on the day.

Discount ($10 per person, not including infants) .

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