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I was so delighted by my tour of Orokonui Ecosanctuary and Dunedin Sights with UntamedNZ Tour Company. Mateo is friendly and knowledgeable and will make you feel right at home. I loved seeing the skunks, tuatara, and all the birds and plants at the Ecosancturay...More
Hi Myra, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experience with untamedNZ tour company. We had an AMAZING tour! I have never seen riflemen so active as that and weren't they just mesmerising?! You have truly inspired me...More
We have no hesitation in recommending Mateo and his UntamedNZ Tour Company. We went with Mateo on the Penguins & Peninsula Tour, and revelled in his passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of an area that has been steeped in his family history for 150 years. Wildlife...More
Hi Gene and Barbara, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us! You are right, you visited Dunedin in one of the wettest November's on record but we timed our tour to perfection :) I had such a lovely...More
We had such wonderful day! Mateo goes above and beyond to make sure you have the best time in Dunedin, first we went to orokonui an ecosanctuary full of birds and reptiles. Mateo is like the bird whisper calling all of them, making sure we...More
Hola Vivian, It was so lovely to meet someone from my second home - Guatemala! And amazing that we lived just a few miles from each other when I was travelling/volunteering there a few years back! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself so much and that...More
My friend and I really wanted to visit the Orokonui Ecosanctuary while on vacation in New Zealand, but had little luck finding any cruise excursions that would take us there. Fortunately, we spoke with all the right people at Port Chalmers last minute and, BAM,...More
Hi Kylee, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for untamedNZ tour company! We had an exceptional time on tour visiting Orokonui Ecosanctuary and the City Highlights :) And it is always our pleasure to add a few special sights in now...More
I was visiting Dunedin's Otago University in early November with a 'free' Saturday. Mateo ensured an amazing day visiting a wildlife reserve where we saw native New Zealand birds as well as reptiles. The day got better and better as we explored the coastline around...More
Hi Stella, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We absolutely had a wonderful day. The weather was a little suspect in the early morning but the day got warmer and warmer as we went. Lovely to see the...More
Mateo was an outstanding guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. On the way to the Albatross Colony, we toured remote glens where he pointed out both rare and common New Zealand birds. He was also our personal tour guide at Penguin Place. His concern...More
Hi Denise, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We braved the elements and were handsomely rewarded with great views of wildlife at every corner. The Albatross at Taiaroa Head were just fantastic in flight and the Yellow-eyed Penguin Reserve...More
I had an amazing day with Mateo, we saw Sea lions, Fur seals, Royal Albatross, little blue penguins, yellow-eyed penguins(the highlight of the tour) and hiked to see some amazing 360 degree views of the Otago peninsula. Mateo's relationship with the people at Penguin place...More
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Brandon! We sure had a special tour. We pride ourselves on small-group touring and having these connections from years of living and working on the Peninsula allows us some special privileges on tour!...More
I visited Dunedin with my children. On our last day, we decided to see Royal Albatross. I thought it would be a rare experience for us. From the beginning, our tour guide, Mateo was very polite and kind. At first, he explained our schedule which...More
Hi Satoko, It was so nice to meet you and your boys! We have a fantastic day to explore the Otago Peninsula and surrounds topped off with an action packed tour at the Royal Albatross Centre! Aren't Albatross just the most majestic gliding giants? I...More
If you come to Dunedin, untamedNZ is the way to go! I greatly recommend Mateo as a tour guide, he is flexible, fun and I think he knows everything about South Island wildlife! ;-) I had a great time watching penguins and spotting albatross at...More
Hi Esther, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We had a lovely time spotting the various birds at Orokonui and enjoying time on my beloved Otago Peninsula. It was a special privilege for us to get to see Paku...More
Thanks for Mateo to run a trip for Kakapo!It’s an unique opportunity to see the superstar Sirocco!How cute it is!I booked twice to see it! Definitely it is an amazing creature of the world,unbelievable adorable! Mateo is a sweet guide,friendly and knowledgeable.He gave me the...More
Hi Kathy, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us! Isn't Sirocco just amazing!? We are so glad you enjoyed your time with him (so much you booked a second night). He's a real star of New Zealand's conservation programme! You...More
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