Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Photo by Jessie Broad
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Dunedin featuring a church or cathedral and indigenous culture

Otakou Marae

You can learn about the history of Otakou with a trip to Otakou Marae. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

Otakou Marae
Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Larnach Castle
Signal Hill

Signal Hill

Bike, drive or walk to this hilltop lookout to admire the uninterrupted views over Dunedin’s Pacific Ocean coastline and Otago Harbour.

Signal Hill
Royal Albatross Centre which includes rocky coastline, mist or fog and a gorge or canyon

Royal Albatross Centre

Get close to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most spectacular birds at Taiaroa Head.

Royal Albatross Centre
Baldwin Street

Baldwin Street

Known for its colossal mountains, rough seas and wild rivers, New Zealand is also home to the world’s steepest residential street.

Baldwin Street
This piece of land on the Otago Peninsula was made into a reserve in the 1980's, to make sure it would always be protected for the Yellow Eyed Penguins. It is a self-funded conservation project that provides for the birds that make it their home - the nests are provided and their habitat is maintained and restored, there is a research program and a hospital for injured or sick birds. The tour takes you to the opposite coast where you can see the penguins come into shore and learn about their strange ways. We saw yellow eyed penguins, little blues and also fur seals. The yellow eyed penguins are endangered, because their juvenile survival rate is incredibly low, and they aren't prolific breeders. Tama, our guide, was funny and entertaining and the whole trip was well worth the $52/pp cost!

Penguin Place

Explore the great outdoors at Penguin Place, a lovely green space in Harington Point. Wander the picturesque gardens in this trendy area.

Penguin Place

Best Lodging Options Near Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Nature on your door step

Nature on your door step

Waitati
Nature on your door step
The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.

The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.

Long Beach
The perfect Weekender! Funky beach house made up of a 1900's Railway Carriage.
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Dunedin City
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge

4 out of 5
145 Camp Road, Dunedin
Larnach Lodge
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4 out of 5
30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
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