EXPRESS ALBATROSS TOUR

School holidays special for July!

School holiday special – July only!

An express version of our albatross tour; quick introduction by guide, short walk up the hill, and 15 minutes of viewing time to see a few giant nesting albatross chicks from the glassed observatory.

Learn about their breeding cycle, discover how large chicks grow in only a few months, and hear about conservation efforts in the area to protect the colony. Limited spaces available on each tour.

The albatross chicks hatch in late January each season, so in July they are about 5-6 months old and almost fully grown! Parents are foraging at sea full time and bring food to chicks once every 1-3 days at any time – 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.