Well organised tour Took about an hour Informative chat and 10 minute video, then 30minutes in an observation hut Saw 3nesting birds, and 2 flying plus 5spoonbills

My companion wanted to see penguins while visiting NZ (I did not even realize they were there!) we took a tour, picked up in Dunedin and driven to the Center. On the way our driver Chris, told us about the history, flora and fauna and...More

Wonderful drive out along the peninsula on the shore line, with great views of Dunedin. The Albatross centre is very informative with interactive learning. Apart from the tours you can see the Albatross from the walk in the carpark.

It's a long trip from Dunedin but we were lucky enough to see three nesting birds, one of which had just hatched a chick. The chick remained hidden throughout, and as there was little wind, the birds stayed on the ground. The "tour" consists of...More

The scenery along the way is beautiful as the road winds its way around the harbour to the headland. This is the only place in the world that these birds nest on the mainland, and as they are critically endangered, well worth the time.

Bought a ticket to see the blue penguins at 9pm. Basically wait for the penguins to come up to shore in batches. It was super cold and the penguins weren’t really doing much. It is the only tour that allows phototaking though, ensure you have...More

Fantastic place to visit. Staff are very knowledgeable and passionate about the birds. Seeing an albatross in flight is amazing. The observatory is brillant.