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Experience the Otago Peninsula

<sub>The city of Dunedin prides itself as a wildlife capital and extends a range of habitats, rock types and land formations. Rugged river gorges rise to alpine altitudes and creamy coastal beaches yield to wave tossed coastlines.  

Home to the world’s only mainland colony of the majestic Northern Royal albatross, a stronghold for the rare and private Yellow-eyed penguin, and the gradual return of the rare Hooker’s sea lion to the Peninsula dune lands, the Otago Peninsula offers a special natural appeal and is a busy crossroad of biodiversity. Landscape features stacks of columnar basalt called The Pyramids on the back dunes of Victory beach and the breathtaking 220m collapsed sea chasm of Lovers Leap.</sub> 

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Eco-expedition

_{Our highly recommended eco tour visits a coastal ecosystem where guests can benefit from discreet uninterrupted observation of the rare Yellow-eyed penguin and Hooker's sea lion. View Fur seals, Blue penguins and many other sea birds and see a local conservation initiative at work.
♦ NZ$110 per person Guided wildlife tour to private beach up to 3hours duration with return transfers. Weather dependant. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear recommended
♦ NZ$720 ½ day private wildlife tour up to 6hours duration
Elm Wildlife Tours are our preferred wildlife expedition partner "see tourism and penguin conservation work together"}

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^{_{► Solitary breeders, the Yellow-eyed penguin breeding season begins in September when penguins are egg laying and continues through to March when the chicks fledge and go to sea. Considered the world's rarest penguin and endemic to New Zealand, the bird is named for its yellow iris and distinctive yellow headband. The Yellow-eyed penguins average lifespan is 23 years, this bird can pursue prey at deep dive up to 60 m.}}

^{_{► After hunting by Maori and Europeans, Hooker's sea lion were almost extinct by the mid-1800s. Endemic to New Zealand, they are the rarest of the world's five sea lion species and are slowly making a comeback to the Otago Peninsula. Up to 3 m length, Hooker's sea lion can reach flipper speed of up to 20 km/hr and dive to over 200 m deep. Males fight for territory in November.}} 

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^{_{► Helicopters Otago are our preferred charter provider. A fully certified Air Transport Helicopter Company, commercially operational in the Otago, Central Otago and Southland districts since 1990.}}

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Otago Peninsula and city of Dunedin scenic flight

_{Enjoy the spectacular coastal Otago Peninsula and Dunedin city heritage from a different perspective. A 30 minute invigorating scenic flight spanning the length of the Otago Peninsula and Dunedin city surrounds.
^{♦ POA. Weather dependant.}}

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_{► About The City of Dunedin 
►Dunedin Geology from the Air The Otago Rock and Mineral Club}

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Royal Albatross colony 

_{Northern Royal Albatross are listed as an endangered species and the world's only mainland breeding colony is located at the tip of the Otago Peninsula. A majestic bird with a wing span up to 3m, more than 80 percent of their life is spent at sea. They are long-lived and slow to reproduce. Breeding starts at 8-10 years, a single egg is laid in October or November, in a nest which takes both parents around 80 days to incubate. Longline fishing is the biggest threat to this magnificent bird.}
^{♦ NZ$45 per person guided tour. 20 minute self drive to the Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head Nature Reserve.
►Book direct Royal Albatross Centre}  

   

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Birdwatch

_{Spend some time with local identity Hendrick Koch, a conservator with a fascinating depth of knowledge about local Otago Peninsula flora and fauna. Enjoy a private tour observing special shore and bush birds.
♦ NZ$70 per person. Up to 2 hour duration with return transfers and refreshment. Weather dependant. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear recommended.}

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Walking on the Otago Peninsula

<sub>► Created in 1908, the oldest Peninsula conservation reserve at Sandfly Bay Wildlife Refuge offers marvelous chance wildlife viewing of the Yellow-eyed penguin
► Walk to the impressive ocean vistas at Lovers Leap, a breathtaking 220 m collapsed sea chasm
► Visit the columnar basalt formation called The Pyramids on the back dunes of Victory beach

► Otago Peninsula Walks Department of Conservation
► Peninsula Tracks Dunedin City Council</sub>

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Stand up paddle board lesson

_{Stand up paddle surfing - SUP surfers need not schedule around high and low tides , ideal for a core workout on Papanui Inlet, or for the more adventurous Otago Peninsula surf spots beckon.
♦ NZ$220 single ♦ NZ$345 double. 
^{Weather dependant, equipment and wetsuits supplied.}}

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Mountain bike the Otago Peninsula 

_{Select your need from a choice of tracks and enjoy mountain biking the scenic scapes of the Otago Peninsula.
♦ NZ$25 1/2 day hire
► Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Cycle Routes Dunedin City Council} 

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Organic Relaxation Massage

_{~ Relax and luxuriate with a wonderful in-room organic treatment ~} 

_{♦ Antipodes Arohanui Body Massage
A medium to firm body massage using natural & organic body products from New Zealand's own Antipodes Range. This style of massage brings harmony and balance leaving you in a state of bliss.
NZ$140 60min}
 

_{♦ Mini Facial extra treat
Complete your experience with an Antipodes Mini facial.
NZ$60 30min}

 

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