This half day tour took us to the most incredible beaches where we saw wildlife in it's natural environment and this is so much nicer than zoo conditions.
As with most Kiwis the guide was passionate about conservation and bringing back the wildlife that not that long ago roamed free in NZ.
The highlight was seeing the yellow eyed penguins come home after a day out at sea. They run towards their partners with their flippers out as if to give them a giant hug - very cute!

Check out the local tourism board's website www.dunedinnz.com. There are a few other wildlife operators there too.

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I'd just like to point out that you can't really relax in a hammock with cocktail on the southern NZ beaches. They are better suited to sport, BBQ, beachcombing or watching animals. Even in summer you should have windproof clothing to hand, and it is also essential to protect yourself from the high UV levels with long sleeves, hat, suncream etc.

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About half an hour's drive south of Dunedin, this is a large beach lying around a small estuary. Great for beachcombing, picnics, surfing and fooling around.

www.seenindunedin.co.nz/attractions/local_beaches.html

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This is the cityside beach in Dunedin, quite short but always with impressive surf. At one end is the open air salt water pool, great for swimming when the surf's up, also good for toddlers and small children.

There's a promenade behind the beach with a couple of good bars and cafes. There are more impressive beaches further up the peninsula but for convenience and all-round utility you can't beat St. Clairs.

www.seenindunedin.co.nz/attractions/local_beaches.html

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