TRIPLE CROWN COMBO

Albatross Classic + Monarch Wildlife Cruises + The OPERA (formerly Penguin Place)

Drive yourself out along the beautiful scenic roads of the Otago Peninsula and join a combination of fully guided tours to get the full experience of the local wildlife.

Royal Albatross Centre – Enjoy our Albatross Classic tour to view the world’s only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross – watch these magnificent seabirds at their nest from with the Pukekura (Taiaroa Head) nature reserve.

Monarch Wildlife Cruises – Enjoy a wildlife cruise aboard the Monarch, which takes you around the spectacular Taiaroa Head to see what can’t be seen from land – several speces of albatross, fur seals and other marine mammals and ocean birds are often sighted.

The OPERA (formerly Penguin Place) – Come and join The OPERA for an interpretive tour of their working conservation reserve to protect the rare Yellow Eyed Penguin.

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.
• The OPERA (formerly Penguin Place) is located between us and Monarch at 45 Pakihau Road.

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 a double glazed, one way glass system to reduce disturbance to the albatross and wildlife.
• The weather at Taiaroa Head can prevail, 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.