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Unique Tour (Pukekura's History, Albatross and Fort Taiaroa Tours)

Our premium tour - the best way to experience Pukekura's history and wildlife includes Albatross Tour and Fort Taiaroa Tour.
Unique Tour (Pukekura's History, Albatross and Fort Taiaroa Tours)

Highlights

  • 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

More info

Inclusions

  • 90 Minute Unique Albatross tour
  • Knowledgable and informative guide
  • Visit the breeding colony of the Royal Albatross
  • Short film about the colony
  • Colony viewing from an exclusive observatory

Exclusions

  • Hotel tranfers

Highlights

  • 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.

Time

  • 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)

Location

  • 1260 Harington Point Rd, Otago Peninsula, PO Box 492, Dunedin

What To Bring

  • Warm and waterproof clothes
  • Solid footwear
  • Camera (Flash not permitted)

Booking Information

  • 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

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