Otago Peninsula Safari – Visit The Famous Five

HAVE YOU VISITED OTAGO PENINSULA’S FAMOUS FIVE?

 

Discover why Dunedin is New Zealand’s wildlife and heritage capital and Otago Peninsula the highlight daytrip. Meet Dunedin’s Royal Family on your Famous Five adventure..Make the most of your chance to see amazing albatross, tiny little penguins, rare wildlife, gorgeous gardens and stunning scenery.

The “Must Dos” of the Otago Peninsula

 

  1. Gaze at gigantic Royal Albatross, see the world’s only mainland breeding colony – Royal Albatross Centre
  2. Meet the world’s smallest little blue penguins arrive home to their natural habitat – Blue Penguins Pukekura
  3. Discover a secret military base hidden with the world’s only fully restored disappearing gun – Fort Taiaroa
  4. Visit a beautiful historic garden, hear native birdsong and greet a 1000 year old Matai Tree – Glenfalloch Garden Cafe & Restaurant 
  5. See how your great-grandparents lived in a restored and furnished 1909 villa Fletcher House

 

 

OTAGO PENINSULA TRUST – preserving and enhancing Otago Peninsula since 1967

SUMMER ITINERARY IDEA (October – March)

  • 12.noon: Drive from Dunedin to Glenfalloch Garden Cafe & Restaurant – beautiful, seasonal historic garden established 1871. FREE Entry, trampoline, garden walks, birdsong. 10-15 minutes scenic drive from Dunedin city centre
  • 1.00pm: Leisurely lunch at superb  Glenfalloch Garden Cafe & Restaurant, one of Dunedin’s top 5 restaurants. Open Wednesdays to Sundays 9.30am-3.30pm.  Dinner Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5.30pm,  Bookings a must – 476 1006 restaurant@glenfalloch.co.nz
  • 2.30 – 6.00 pm: Make your way to the Royal Albatross Centre – Options on the way include Edwardian Fletcher House Open weekends and public holidays 11am-4pm , shops, heritage & wildlife attractions Larnach Castle, Monarch Cruise, Yellow-eyed penguins
  • 6.00pm: Take a Unique Albatross Tour, the ultimate albatross & history tour. View the world’s only mainland albatross breeding colony with huge Royal Albatross nesting. “Unique Tour” includes Fort Taiaroa hidden fortress tunnels with the world’s only fully restored Armstrong disappearing gun. Book 478 0499 or Book Online
  • 7.30pm: Have dinner at the Albatross Café and explore the free centre displays
  • 9/9.15pm: Blue Penguins Pukekura Tour – see the world’s smallest penguin in it’s native habitat return home after a day at sea  – meets at Royal Albatross Centre. Book 478 0499 or Book online
  • 10.30pm: Drive back to Dunedin

 

WINTER ITINERARY IDEA (April to September)

  • 12.noon: Drive from Dunedin to Glenfalloch Garden Cafe & Restaurant – beautiful, seasonal historic garden established 1871. FREE Entry, trampoline, garden walks, birdsong. 10-15 minutes scenic drive from Dunedin city centre
  • 12.30pm: Leisurely lunch at superb  Glenfalloch Garden Cafe & Restaurant. Open Wednesday to Sunday 8.00am-4.00pm.  Bookings recommended call 476 1006  or email restaurants@glenfalloch.org
  • 2.00 – 2.30 pm: Make your way to the Royal Albatross Centre – Options on the way include Edwardian Fletcher House Open weekends and public holidays 11am-4pm , shops, heritage & wildlife attractions Larnach Castle, Monarch Cruise, Yellow-eyed penguins
  • 3.00pm: Take a Unique Albatross Tour, the ultimate albatross & history tour. View the world’s only mainland albatross breeding colony with huge Royal Albatross nesting. “Unique Tour” includes Fort Taiaroa hidden fortress tunnels with the world’s only fully restored Armstrong disappearing gun. Book 478 0499 or Book Online
  • 4.30pm: Have a snack at the Albatross Café and explore the free centre displays
  • 5.30pm: Blue Penguins Pukekura Tour – see the world’s smallest penguin in it’s native habitat return home after a day at sea  – meets at Royal Albatross Centre. Book 478 0499 or Book online
  • 7.00pm: Drive back to Dunedin

Your Plan Peninsula Toolkit:

  1. Map  Royal-Albatross-Centre-Blue-Penguins-Pukekura-Brochure-2019
  2. Bird Spotting Guide Otago Peninsula Bird Spotting Sheet
  3. Plan Maker Peninsula Wildlife Safari ITINERARY
  4. Guide Handbook Otago Peninsula Handbook – Spring 2020
  5. Royal Albatross & Pukekura Penguins Royal Albatross Centre – Blue Penguins Pukekura Brochure-2019