Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Wildlife Capital of New Zealand

The Otago Peninsula together with its 20 km long Otago Harbour,
is the home of an abundance of magnificent world famous wildlife.
The Royal Albatross and the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin or Hoiho
(See a Slide Show of the Yellow Eyed Penguin)

The Little Blue Penguin and Stewart Island Shag can also be seen in their natural habitat.
Many Seals  live here as well as the Hooker Sea Lions and the occasional Sea Elephant.

The Otago Peninsula is predominantly of volcanic origin, steep and on the Pacific Ocean side very rugged.
The Otago Harbour side, warm, sunny and sheltered and has a micro climate that is better than anywhere else on the Otago coast.

A number of walkways give you access to many breathtaking views and sheer cliff faces like "The Chasm" and "Lovers Leap".
The top of Harbour Cone, climbing to 315 meters or just over 1000 feet above sea level, can be reached by foot from several places.

Add to this Larnach Castle the only castle in Australasia, Glenfalloch Gardens,
the Marine Studies Centre Aquarium, local Arts & Crafts and your holiday is complete.

Otago Peninsula,Dunedin
Wildlife Capital of New Zealand

The Otago Peninsula website provides you with information on:
accommodation including B&B’s, motels, self-contained cottages, backpackers and holiday park,
restaurants, cafes, wildlife (Royal Albatross, Yellow Eyed and Little Blue Penguins, Seals and Sea Lions and a variety of birdlife),
arts & crafts, walking tracks, attractions, activities & tours and so much more.

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