Albatross Update! As we head into the busy Christmas period, things have been very exciting here at Taiaroa Head as we head into the 2021/2022 season with the Northern Royals! So far this season, 33 out of 36 eggs are fertile, which means there is over a 90% success rate. The earliest egg was laid by ROB (Red, […]
What a record season that was! Well that’s a wrap for the 2020/2021 season here at Pukekura “Taiaroa Head” 42 eggs were laid for the season, over 140 individuals recorded/ seen by the Department of Conservation Rangers. 30 chicks successfully fledged from the colony where they will spend the next 5 years out at sea, […]
Join us for World Albatross Day! We will be celebrating World Albatross Day in the Dunedin Octagon from 10am – 2pm on Saturday 19th June with our amazing Albatross expert team. Pop by, say hello, and learn more about the Royal giants of Dunedin – the Northern Royal Albatross. What is World Albatross Day about […]
What’s on view! 33 albatross chicks sit patiently on Taiaroa Head this season which marks a record year. 5 of the 33 chicks can be viewed on tour from our glassed observatory. With some luck, we may see an albatross return back to feed its chicks or even see an albatross in flight with its […]
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The Meet the Royal Family page is worth a look too as there is now a couple of videos on here if you scroll down. The cam has moved 4m north to get an optimal view of LGK and LGL’s nest. We will not be featuring the nest to the right which is RLK and […]
(1) glenfalloch restaurant & gardens Start your day with a stop at Glenfalloch Restaurant & Gardens and visit the beautiful historic woodland garden on Dunedin’s stunning Otago Peninsula. Experience one of NZ’s most gorgeous gardens and listen to the beautiful birdsong Explore Glenfalloch Garden, 30 acres of historic garden begun in 1871. Stroll amongst the beautiful […]
It has been a fantastic start to the Albatross breeding season, one of the best we have seen. So far 39 eggs have been laid on Pukekura “Taiaroa Head”. 5 – 7 nesting albatross can be seen on our Albatross tours. This is a must do while visiting beautiful Dunedin and explore the greater part […]