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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If you are remotely interested in wildlife you will love both visits.

The albatross centre has fantastic displays and you can either take a tour ($30) or go to the cliff tops and watch these fantastic birds soaring through the skies.

At Penguin Place you will see yellow-eyed penguins on the tour ($33). This is the only mainland place in the world you will see them. They are shy creatures but do actually come out of the sea before dusk and so are very easy to spot.

Binoculars are recommended for both trips, but are not a must.

www.albatross.org.nz
www.penguinplace.co.nz

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Penguin Place is a privately funded penguin reserve which specialises in the preservation of the Yellow-Eyed Penguin. You can book a 2 hour tour through trenches and hides. The trenches and hides mean that you can view this almost extinct species close-up in their natural environment without interfering with, or disturbing them.

One word of advice...dress up warm and wear walking shoes as some of the terrain is a bit rocky.

It is situated on the Otago Peninsula and a place can be booked by phoning 03 478 0286 or emailing penguin.place@clear.net.nz and visit www.penguinplace.co.nz

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