Orokonui Ecosanctuary

This is what it looks like - beautiful regenerated forest, easy-walk trails, and lots of opportunities to see wildlife - takahe, kiwi, geckos, tuatara and much more! Your money (it's a very reasonable entry free) goes directly to the running costs, and you have the choice of a self-guided walk or being shown through by one of their knowledgeable guides :)
This is what it looks like - beautiful regenerated forest, easy-walk trails, and lots of opportunities to see wildlife - takahe, kiwi, geckos, tuatara and much more! Your money (it's a very reasonable entry free) goes directly to the running costs, and you have the choice of a self-guided walk or being shown through by one of their knowledgeable guides :)
Jewelled Gecko's are one of the many testaments to the wonderful work the sanctuary does - they bring endangered species to live and roam around the forest, safe from predators. Your money (it's a very reasonable entry free) goes directly to the running costs, and you have the choice of a self-guided walk or being shown through by one of their knowledgeable guides :)

Tours & day trips

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Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 116 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,064 per adult
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History & culture

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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsul...

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsul...

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 201 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$657 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travellers

Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travellers

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$827 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Emerson's Brewery Tour

Emerson's Brewery Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$189 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Dunedin featuring a church or cathedral and indigenous culture

Otakou Marae

You can learn about the history of Otakou with a visit to Otakou Marae. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Otakou Marae
Larnach Castle showing a park, heritage architecture and a castle

Larnach Castle

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Larnach Castle
Signal Hill featuring a coastal town and general coastal views

Signal Hill

Bike, drive or walk to this hilltop lookout to admire the uninterrupted views over Dunedin’s Pacific Ocean coastline and Otago Harbour.

Signal Hill
Royal Albatross Centre which includes rocky coastline, a gorge or canyon and mist or fog

Royal Albatross Centre

Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.

Royal Albatross Centre
Baldwin Street featuring a house

Baldwin Street

Known for its colossal mountains, rough seas and wild rivers, New Zealand is also home to the world’s steepest residential street.

Baldwin Street
This piece of land on the Otago Peninsula was made into a reserve in the 1980's, to make sure it would always be protected for the Yellow Eyed Penguins. It is a self-funded conservation project that provides for the birds that make it their home - the nests are provided and their habitat is maintained and restored, there is a research program and a hospital for injured or sick birds. The tour takes you to the opposite coast where you can see the penguins come into shore and learn about their strange ways. We saw yellow eyed penguins, little blues and also fur seals. The yellow eyed penguins are endangered, because their juvenile survival rate is incredibly low, and they aren't prolific breeders. Tama, our guide, was funny and entertaining and the whole trip was well worth the $52/pp cost!

Penguin Place

Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Penguin Place

Top Orokonui Ecosanctuary Hotel Deals

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Purakanui Inlet Dunedin City
Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage
The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.

The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.

Long Beach Otago
The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away

Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away

Waitati Otago Region
Melmarie Cosy Retreat X by Tiny Away
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge

4 out of 5
145 Camp Road Dunedin
Larnach Lodge
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City Otago
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
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