Penguin Place Tours and Activities

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!
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!
Visited rare and almost extinct Yellow Eyed Penguins. Unlike the same other species of penguins, the Yellow-eyed are shy and rarely go out in the open in daytimes. The shelter provide medical treatment and protected breeding grounds for the birds.
A secluded beach, on site to the Penguin Place settlement. Here, besides the penguin you will also find seals and sea-lions. Picture was taken on a lovely hot day in summer of February 2016

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Baldwin Street BNB

Baldwin Street BNB

3.5 out of 5
North East Valley
Price was CA $2,692, price is now CA $2,623 per person
CA $2,623
per person
Apr 29 - May 1
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Montreal (YUL) to Dunedin (DUD)
No reviews
Absolutely lovely room and amenities, such an interesting place to stay!

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Inner City Elegance on Stuart Street

Inner City Elegance on Stuart Street

4 out of 5
Dunedin City Centre
Price was CA $3,191, price is now CA $3,075 per person
CA $3,075
per person
Apr 29 - May 1
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Montreal (YUL) to Dunedin (DUD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Property was awesome close to town clean comfortable and well appointed. Thoughly enjoyed our stay only small negative was the parking.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Bell Hill Apartments

Bell Hill Apartments

5 out of 5
Dunedin City Centre
Price was CA $3,014, price is now CA $2,924 per person
CA $2,924
per person
Apr 29 - May 1
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Montreal (YUL) to Dunedin (DUD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing stay! Super helpful with amazing amenities and service! Would easily come back

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024

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

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