Otago Peninsula Must-Do's

PYRAMIDS AT ŌKIA RESERVE

These two cone-shaped features are made from geometric basalt rock. They’re found at the eastern end of Otago Peninsula, close to Victory Beach. Checkout the curious little cave at the seaward side of Little Pyramid

TOP TIP: Explore the seaward side of Little Pyramid and you’ll come across a curious little cave carved out of hard rock and shaped by wave erosion.

THE ROYAL ALBATROSS CENTRE

Take the opportunity to see the world’s only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross and watch as adult birds return from sea to feed their chicks.Book a tour here to observe kokorā (little blue penguin)returning to the beach at sunset from a viewing platform and interactive walkway.

WILDLIFE TOUR

Various tours visit seal breeding grounds, to observe kokorā (little blue penguin) returning to the beach and to learn about conservation projects.

Victory Beach

The longest beach on the peninsula is also one of the most pristine. Home to fur seals and endangered yellow-eyed penguins, it’s a further 10 to 15-minute walk from Ōkia pyramids.

Blue Penguins

Book a tour to observe kokora (little blue penguin) returning to the beach at sunset from a viewing platform and interactive walkway. Operating from The Royal Albatross Centre

Seals at Sandfly Bay

In between the towering sand dunes and wide beach, New Zealand fur seals bask on the sand. There’s also a large yellow-eyed penguins' colony here.

The Rock and Pillar Conservation Area

Just over an hour's drive from Dunedin , marvel at some truly unusual rock formations. An impressive schist line up of free-standing rocks and pillars frame the horizon,with several walks traipsing in and around.

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