Elm Wildlife Tours

Description   Elm Wildlife Tours

Description of Activity/Tour

We provide memorable wildlife experiences to small groups by sharing with them a unique insight into the habits and habitat of some of the worlds rarest wildlife. Tours leave daily from Dunedin city to travel the length and breadth of the Otago peninsula, one of the worlds few untouched areas, to view not only the wildlife, but also the impressive scenery. Participants require average fitness as some walking over various terrain is required to reach the isolated homesof some of the animals. ( maximum group size 10 persons. ) The tour is a “hands off” wildlife trek enabling close, secluded viewing of the unique and world renowned wildlife living on the Otago peninsula, . The consequence of this peninsula being in close proximity to good ocean feeding areas has resulted in a large variety of marine creatures basing themselves on the adjacent terrestrial habitat. In addition to the 15-20 species of marine and wading birds, the main ‘stars' are the Royal Albatross, Hookers sealions, Blue Penguins, NZ fur seals and Yellow Eyed penguins. The tour operation is amix of tourism and conservation . The first stage of each tour includes lagoon wildlife and a visit to Taiaroa headland to view Royal Albatross. The second stage is the true highlight.This is conducted solely within our private conservation area where the results of our strong conservation ethic are displayed. It is here that we view Hooker Sealions, Yellow EyedPenguins and fur seals and occasionally Elephant seals, Leopard seals and dolphins in a truly unique environment.Tours leave late afternoon and return 5/6 hours later Pickup and dropoff at city accommodation

Typical Day

Viewing Albatross soaring above Taiaroa Headland, in awe of the rugged coastal scenery, then mixing with Hooker Sea lions, Yellow-eyed Penguins and New Zealand Fur seals in our own private conservation area. A working conservation project .....

Age range, type of group

The preferred age ranges from 14 upwards - participants require resonable fitness as some walking is required

Sleeping and meals

N/A

Restrictions

Smoking is restricted in certain areas to protect the local environment and habitat - Use of viewing hides is essential

Rates

Basic tour $NZ75.ooBasic plus Albatross tour $NZ105.ooBasic plus Monarch boat cruise $NZ110.ooBasic plus Kayak adventure $NZ159.oo( Student and backpacker discounts available )

Other Information

Weather can quickly change on this peninsula so warm clothes and rain proof jackets should be carried

Discounts Offered

Student and backpacker discounts apply - ( student ID cards or backpacker IDs required )

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Listing Address

Listing Name & Address
Elm Wildlife Tours
Elm Tourism Limited
Dunedin Visitor Information centre
The Octagon
DUNEDIN, New Zealand 9170
New Zealand

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