Name: untamedNZ tour company
Address: South Island
Rating: 5.0

Overview

untamedNZ is Dunedin's best, little tour company. We are your Qualmark endorsed, specialist small-group shore excursion and day tour provider in the South. Based out of Dunedin, NZ we offer expert guides to showcase Dunedin and the lower South Island. We offer half-day, full-day and multi-day tours to your preferred destinations and can customise tours to your needs.

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“orokonui ecosanctuary” (3 reviews)

“his knowledge” (3 reviews)

“conservation reserve” (2 reviews)

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Hours

Hours Today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours

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Dunedin, New Zealand

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Nicole T

1

Reviewed 1 week ago

Penguins, Albatross, Seals and more!

This tour is one the best things I could have done in Dunedin! Mateo, the guide, told me a lot of interesting facts about the history of the city, the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula and the conservation efforts made to preserve endangered animals like...More

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¡Hola Nicole! It was so nice to meet you while you were on your conference in Dunedin... And to be able to show you a unique side of Dunedin was very special! We had fantastic Royal Albatross viewing at Taiaroa Head but the very best...More

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Joanna C

96

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Highlight of the Trip

We spent a week in New Zealand in early March. With only 1 and 1/2 days in Dunedin, we had time for only one tour and selected the Penguins and Peninsula trip with Untamed NZ based on other Trip Advisor reviews. This tour was definitely...More

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Hi Joanna and Peter, Thank you for your glowing review! We had an exceptional small-group tour and we were very fortunate with the weather! The strong wind was excellent for the Royal Albatross and we got some great views of the moulting Yellow-eyed Penguins. They've...More

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Shopalot545

Winter Haven, Florida

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Reviewed 15 March 2018

A fantastic and educational tour

David and I want to thank you for the wonderful tour of your city and the Otago Peninsula. The tour was one of the best we've ever taken. Your knowledge of the area and passion for the animals was evident and appreciated. I couldn't believe...More

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Hi Debbie and Dave, We are so pleased you had such a wonderful time with us in Dunedin. It's very humbling that our tour was one of the best you have ever taken :) We had an awesome day and the scenery and wildlife were...More

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Anne B

Hobart, Australia

168

Reviewed 12 March 2018

Amazing Wildlife Tour

A friend and I had an amazing afternoon with guide, Mateo, and another couple exploring the Otago Peninsula. Wow! What a beautiful area with the best tour guide. Mateo is an outstanding guide - local, friendly, great bus driver, accommodating with an incredible knowledge of...More

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Hi Anne, We braved the elements and were handsomely rewarded with some excellent wildlife viewing! To see 7 Royal Albatross flying at one time was quite exceptional! A record for us to be fair... I hope your cycling on the Central Otago Rail Trail is...More

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tohmj

Beijing, China

31

Reviewed 11 March 2018

An exciting tour to Otag Peninsular

Mateo guided us to see the Larnach Castle and its garden (highlighted important local plants), the Albatross Centre (and a moulting penguin in its cave down the cliff), and spotted a kingfisher and other birds on the road along the coast. Many thanks to Mateo...More

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Hi Minjie, Zhongbo and Susie, We sure did have a lovely day exploring the Otago Peninsula. It was good to brave the elements and see some great landscapes and wildlife. My favourite part of the day was seeing all three of you running back down...More

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ksanddm1

Wellington, New Zealand

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Reviewed 6 March 2018

Ôrokonui with Mateo

Mateo put together an awesome visit to Orokonui Eco-Sanctuary for us. He made a huge effort to find out our interests and tailor our visit to meet these. His knowledge and ability stood out and we had an exceptionally great visit. If you are in...More

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Hi Kerry and Dave, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time visiting Orokonui Ecosanctuary with us. It's a wonderful place and we were lucky to catch glimpses of two birds that you really wished to see - the Fern Bird and Rifleman! Your enthusiasm to...More

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KateConroyIsHere

Adelaide, Australia

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Reviewed 5 March 2018

Everything I wanted to do in Dunedin

Dunedin was the first place I visited in New Zealand, and I only had one day to get an idea of the city and get out to the Otago Peninsula to see as many birds as possible. I booked in with Mateo after disembarking a...More

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We had an amazing tour Kate! The Royal Albatross were absolutely fantastic and the close passes were something very special - especially our old friend with the ruffled feathers. We're chuffed that this turned out to be the best day of your entire trip! We...More

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howelld486

Sharpsburg

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Reviewed 2 March 2018 via mobile

City and Wildlife tour

This tour was the best tour of our trip to New Zealand. Mateo did an incredible tour, he was so knowledgeable about the plants, birds and animals. I actually got to pet a baby Kiwi at the sanctuary, which will be a memory that I...More

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Hi Val and Mac, We had an amazing tour, you're right! The wildlife viewing was exceptional with Takahe, Riflemen, Tui, Bellbird, Kaka and more. The icing on the cake - getting to touch the Haast Tokoeka Kiwi chick - was very unexpected and surely will...More

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Birdteacher1

Tucson, Arizona

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Reviewed 20 February 2018

Exceptional tour! Needs more than 5 stars!

Mateo is one of the most outstanding people I have ever had the privilege to meet. This was my third trip to Dunedin, but because I do not rent a car when I travel, I must rely on public transport. That means I could never...More

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Hi Carol, It was so great to spend the day birding and chatting conservation with you! We were super fortunate to have a lot of nice birds on view for us... I think they must have known how passionate you are about conservation in New...More

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sambo642012

Brisbane, Australia

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Reviewed 15 February 2018

Amazing experience - highly recommend

Mateo certainly went out of his way to accommodate myself, mother and sister. Our cruise ship arrived a day earlier in Dunedin. My priority was to see wildlife with the extra time available. I e-mailed Mateo who was able to offer a tour to see...More

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Hi Connie, We sure did have a lot of laughs out and about on our Penguins and Peninsula Tour. It was lucky that the Ovation of the Seas decided to come in a day earlier as this gave us the perfect chance to get out...More

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