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Monarch Cruises - 1 Hour Wildlife Cruise

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Join our friendly local experts aboard our classic vessel the Monarch for a truly enchanting wildlife cruise.

Join our friendly local experts aboard our classic vessel the Monarch for a truly enchanting wildlife cruise.

Highlights

  • Journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head – the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross.
  • Discover the three metre winged Northern Royals that often soar around or above the boat
  • Watch our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand Sealions basking on the beach
  • Catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand

The Otago Peninsula is home to a wonderful array of wildlife including marine mammals, albatrosses, penguins and other ocean birds. This fascinating cruise will take you on a journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head - the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross. Enjoy watching our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand sea lions basking on the white sandy beaches.

If you are lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand. So come along and enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors with the highly acclaimed Monarch Cruises and Tours!

Adult $63.00 (15+)
Child $25.00 (5-14yrs)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

Location

  • Wellers Rock on the Otago Peninsula
  • approximately 45min drive from Dunedin

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Departures: From Wellers Rock on the Otago Peninsula, approximately 45min drive from Dunedin

    Check in: Please check in at Wellers Rock boatshed office ten minutes before departure.

  • Child price applies to ages 5 to 14 years old.

    Infants under 5 years are free - travelling free with an adult booking.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

359 reviews

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warrenk from New Zealand wrote on 30 December 2021

Wonderful trip

The crew were so helpful and knowledgeable. On a calm grey evening cruise we still saw heaps of wildlife. We would love to do again when more of the big birds are expected to be returning from their long flights. Wonderful trip.

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From Monarch Cruises - 1 Hour Wildlife Cruise

Kia ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience! The Monarch team love taking guests out on the MV Monarch to introduce our guests to the local wildlife. Of course, being wildlife, activityt is different every day and with different conditions. We look forward to seeing you aboard again in the future - maybe on a day with a strong southerly wind! Ngā mihi, Caitlin Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours

Stephen Baggarley from New Zealand wrote on 28 September 2023

A unique experience.

A very enjoyable trip to the last land based albatross colony in the world. Thanks

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andrewm47 from New Zealand wrote on 13 March 2022

Great experience

Friendly and helpful staff. I have been twice and both times were different bit equally enjoyable. They work with what wildlife is there at the time, getting you as close as possible and informing you with many interesting facts.

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Ainsley from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2022

Well worth it

This was an awesome experience. Up close to seals, sea lions, albatross and other bird life. Couldn’t fault it.

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From Monarch Cruises - 1 Hour Wildlife Cruise

Kia ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience! The Monarch team love introducing the local wildlife to our guests. Dunedin is considered the wildlife capital of Aotearoa New Zealand, and there is always so much to see! We look forward to seeing you aboard again in the future! Ngā mihi, Caitlin Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours

Maryann from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2022

Albatross vuewing

Opportunity not to be missed

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience! We look forward to seeing you aboard again in the future! Ngā mihi, Caitlin Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours

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