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"Who knows what day it is? We found ourselves lost in the wonder of penguins at sunrise, sea lions growling over territory, and listening to Hildegard tell stories with love and passion for nature. It has been truly wonder-ful, relaxing and enlightening. Thank you for providing a special place to experience life"

E. Chaney, USA
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Blue Penguin

2-night Nature Package

This two-night package is ideal for guests visiting Dunedin for its wildlife and natural history - and Nisbet Cottage is the perfect base for this. Our expert guides will take you on a journey of discovery providing in-depth information and enjoyable nature experiences. Start your day with the Sunrise Penguin Walk, an exhilarating eco-adventure with focus on rare Yellow-eyed Penguins and their natural environment. Return to Nisbet Cottage for a hot shower and a relaxed breakfast before heading out again for the Peninsula Excursion & Albatross Encounter - a tour of 6 hours duration with focus on native forest, tidal inlet birdlife, Royal Albatross, and a tree planting opportunity.

 Tree planting

You are most welcome to extend your stay with us and add extra nights B&B. We will be happy to advise and book further activities in Dunedin. Or you may want to join our Catlins Coastal Forest Day Trip (for 4 to 6 people).

New Zealand Fur Seal

Nature Package

• 2 nights B&B at Nisbet Cottage
• Sunrise Penguin Walk

• Peninsula Excursion & Albatross Encounter

• Extra nights B&B possible

 Yellow-eyed penguin on its way to the sea

 

 The tours are suitable for adults only and require a good level of fitness.
      

Guest comment:

"I thought it would be difficult if not impossible for my second Nature Guides Otago experience to match, much less surpass, my first but somehow you made it happen! Truly a magical way to begin a New Year, many thanks for getting it off to such a great start. Your guides are knowledgeable and pleasant and words cannot describe the luxurious ambience and genuine hospitality at Nisbet Cottage. I certainly plan to come back on my next trip to New Zealand. Heartfelt thanks to you and the penguins."

H. Münzinger, USA

 

Nature Guides Otago

6A Elliffe Place, Shiel Hill, Dunedin 9013 - New Zealand

PH: +64 3 454 5169

 

email: info@natureguidesotago.co.nz

 

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