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90 Minutes Unique Albatross Tour
Highlights & inclusions
Experience the breeding colony of the Royal Albatross
See the nature reserve from unique areas
Witness the social and family life of the breeding colony
Viewing the albatross is behind a one way glass system
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$62.63AUD
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What you can expect
Our premium tour—the best way to experience Pukekura's history and wildlife includes Albatross Tour and Fort Taiaroa Tour. Learn the full fascinating history of the area and see another side to the nature reserve. The ultimate - the 90 minute guided tour shares the story of the Northern Royal Albatross and the cultural history of Pukekura/Taiaroa Head. From a Maori Pa to an 1880s underground fort, Taiaroa Head is today a Nature Reserve and iconic wildlife attraction, the only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross in the world and home to over 20 species of birds.
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Location
What you need to know
- 90 Minute Unique Albatross tour
- Short walk up hill to observatory
- Military fort includes stairs
- Knowledgable and informative guide
- Visit the breeding colony of the Royal Albatross
- Short film about the colony
- Colony viewing from an exclusive observatory
- Hotel tranfers
- Experience the breeding colony of the Royal Albatross
- Learn the full fascinating history and the cultural history of Pukekura/Taiaroa Head, the wildlife and Fort Taiaroa
- See the nature reserve from unique areas
- Witness the social and family life of the breeding colony
- Keep a look out for the opportunity to be amazed by the soaring three metre wingspan of the birds
- The only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross in the world and home to over 20 species of birds
- Small groups (18 pax per tour allowed by permit)
- The only tour to access an exclusive observatory on a Department of Conservation (DOC) nature reserve
- Viewing the albatross is behind a one way glass system to reduce our disturbance on the albatross and wildlife.
- Multiple departures from 11:00am until dusk Tours. Please call the operator to confirm your tour time once you have received your voucher (tour operator details will be provided on tour voucher)
- 1259 Harington Point Road Harington Point, Otago, New Zealand, 9077
- 1259 Harington Point Road, Dunedin Central, New Zealand.
- 60-70 minute drive to Dunedin International Airport.
- 45-50 minute drive from Dunedin City.
- Warm and waterproof clothes
- Solid footwear
- Camera (Flash not permitted)
- Infants 4yrs and under are free of charge, but will still need to be ticketed.
- No penalty if cancellation is more than 24 hours before a tour. If less than 24 hours before a tour, a cancellation fee will apply.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Accessibility
- Guide, hearing and assistance dog friendly
- < 5 Dedicated accessible/disabled parking bays onsite
- Slight incline at entrance
- Wheelchair ramp at entrance
- Gendered accessible bathroom available for use
- Changing Places facility on site
- Pathway surface is concrete
