Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours

An unforgettable experience awaits, the highlight of your Dunedin visit! See Albatross, Seals, Penguins and up to 20 species of bird and marinelife.

Be fascinated and exhilarated with the wealth of wildlife, dramatic views, so close, so natural - the only way to see it all - Otago Peninsula, Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head, with multi Tourism Award winners Monarch Cruises.

Choose from a one hour cruise from Wellers Rock, on the Peninsula or half and full day tours from the city which can include other Peninsula attractions.

Unrivalled wildlife viewing in its natural environment.

Operating since 1983, Monarch Wildlife Cruises is a multi-award winning eco-tourism operator, member of the NZ Birding Network, and has been Benchmarked by international standard Green Globe.

Castle and Wildlife Cruise - Half Day Sightseeing Cruise - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $125.00 per person An unforgettable experience awaits, the highlight of your Dunedin visit! Enjoy a fully guided tour of New Zealand's only castle, Larnach Castle, built in 1871, followed by a Wildlife cruise on NZ's most picturesque harbour and peninsula with Monarch Wildlife Cruises. Be fascinated and exhilarated with the wealth of wildlife, dramatic views, so close, so natural - the only way to see it all - Otago Peninsula, Otago Harbour, Taiaroa Head with three time New Zealand Tourism Award winners... More...

Otago Peninsula package from Dunedin - full day Wildlife - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $235.00 per person This premier tour of the Otago Peninsula includes the full Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head Wildlife Cruise, scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour, and guided tours of the Royal Albatross Colony, the Yellow Eyed Penguin Reserve and a visit to wading bird habitats. Cruise the length of the beautiful Otago Harbour before embarking on an exploration of Taiaroa Head's spectacular wildlife a scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour. An unforgettable experience awaits; be fascinated and exhilarated with the... More...

Otago Peninsula package from Dunedin incl. City Sightseeing - full day Day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $265.00 per person This premier tour includes Dunedin sightseeing, the full Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head Wildlife Cruise, scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour, and guided tours of the Royal Albatross Colony, the Yellow Eyed Penguin Reserve and a visit to wading bird habitats. The city sightseeing showcases Dunedin's heritage buildings and Dunedin and the world's steepest street - Baldwin Street. More...

Otago Peninsula package from Dunedin incl. Larnach Castle - full day Day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $275.00 per person This premier tour of the Otago Peninsula includes the full Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head Wildlife Cruise, scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour, and guided tours of the Royal Albatross Colony, the Yellow Eyed Penguin Reserve, a visit to wading bird habitats, and Larnach Castle. Cruise the length of the beautiful Otago Harbour before embarking on an exploration of Taiaroa Head's spectacular wildlife a scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour. An unforgettable experience awaits; be fascinated and... More...

Peninsula Cruise/Bus from Dunedin - half day Half-day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $89.00 per person Cruise the length of the beautiful Otago Harbour before embarking on an exploration of Taiaroa Head's spectacular wildlife and a scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour. An unforgettable experience awaits; get up close to the wealth of wildlife and be fascinated and exhilarated by the dramatic views of Otago Peninsula and the South Pacific Ocean. Experience unrivalled viewing of the exciting and diverse wildlife that makes its home on Otago Peninsula's spectacular Taiaroa Head. Visit the world's... More...

Peninsula Cruise/Bus from Dunedin incl. Penguin Place - half day Half-day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $139.00 per person Cruise the length of the beautiful Otago Harbour before embarking on an exploration of Taiaroa Head's spectacular wildlife a scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour. An unforgettable experience awaits; be fascinated and exhilarated with the wealth of wildlife and the dramatic views of Otago Peninsula and the South Pacific Ocean. Included is a tour to the award winning Penguin Place, home of the Yellow Eyed Penguin, which can only be found on the the southern shores of New Zealand's South... More...

Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock - 1 hour Wildlife - Otago Peninsula - Starting from NZ $49.00 per person An unforgettable experience awaits; be fascinated and exhilarated with the wealth of wildlife and the dramatic views of Taiaroa Head and the South Pacific Ocean up close. Experience unrivalled viewing of the exciting and diverse wildlife that makes its home on Otago Peninsula's spectacular Taiaroa Head. Visit the world's only mainland nesting place for Northern Royal Albatross, a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals, and eight other nesting bird species. See what cannot be seen from... More...