DOUBLE ALBATROSS COMBO

Albatross Classic + Monarch Wildlife Cruises!

Drive yourself out along the beautiful scenic roads of the Otago Peninsula and join a combination of two guided wildlife tours.

Royal Albatross Centre – join an Albatross Classic Tour at the Royal Albatross Centre, home to the world’s only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross.

Monarch Wildlife Cruise – join a wildlife cruise aboard the Monarch, which takes you around Taiaroa Head to see the headland and it’s inhabitants from the ocean.

This is a self-drive package – your own car is needed to get to each location for the tours. Itinerary will be provided once booking has been made. Due to availability of spaces and seasonal timing limitations, the sequence of tour activity may change.

Where to find us

• Royal Albatross Centre is located at the tip of the Otago Peninsula at 1259 Harington Point Road, a 50 minute scenic drive from the Dunedin city.
• Monarch Wildlife Cruises departure point is located at Wellers Rock at 813 Harington Point Road, 3kms before the Royal Albatross Centre.

Things to Know

• Please check in 15 minutes prior to each tour.
• Photography is allowed on tours, but no flash. Viewing of the albatross inside the nature reserve is behind double glazed glass to reduce disturbance to the birds.
• The weather at Taiaroa Head can be unpredictable, please bring warm and waterproof clothing.
• Albatross Centre Cafe is open all day, make sure you allow time to enjoy a delicious meal and beverage.