EXPRESS ALBATROSS TOUR

A Tour Designed For School Holidays

An EXPRESS version of our albatross tour. Includes a quick introduction by our guide, a short walk up the hill, and 15 minutes of viewing time in the glassed observatory to see nesting albatross chicks.

ONLY AVAILABLE during the Wild Dunedin Festival in April school holidays!

The chance to see the world’s only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony, right here at the tip of the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin. Learn about the breeding cycle of the Northern Royals, discover how large chicks grow within only a few months, and hear about the conservation efforts conducted in the area to protect and enhance the colony. Limited spaces – book now!

The albatross chicks hatch in late January each season, so in April they are 2.5-3 months old and quite large! Parents are feeding at sea full time and come in to feed chicks once every 1-3 days at any time of day – more likely when it’s windy!

Things to Know

• Please check in 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time to confirm your arrival.
• The Royal Albatross Centre is located at the tip of the Otago Peninsula, a 50 minute scenic drive from the Dunedin city.
• Make sure you allow time to enjoy a delicious meal in the Toroa Cafe open all day.
• Photography is allowed on our tours, but no flash. Viewing the albatross is behind a one way glass system to reduce our disturbance on the albatross and wildlife.
• The weather at Taiaroa Head can prevail, please bring warm and waterproof clothes.