Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The peninsula's coastal and farmland walkways offer blissful views and the chance of
spotting some wildlife; pick up or download the
DOC Walks Around Dunedin
brochure.
A popular walking destination is beautiful
Sandfly Bay
, reached from Seal Point Rd
(moderate, one hour return). From the end of Sandymount Rd, you can follow a trail to
the impressive
Chasm
(20 minutes). Note that the Lovers Leap track and the Chasm
track at Sandymount are closed from August to October for lambing.
Wild Earth Adventures
KAYAKING
( 03-489 1951;
www.wildearth.co.nz
;
trips from $115)
Offers trips in double sea kayaks, with
wildlife often sighted en route. Trips take between three hours and a full day, with pick-
ups from the Octagon in Dunedin.
Tours
Elm Wildlife Tours
TOUR
( 03-454 4121;
www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz
; tours from $105)
Well-regarded, small-
group, wildlife-focused tours, with options to add the Royal Albatross Centre or a Mon-
arch Cruise. Pick-up and drop-off from Dunedin is included.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
BOAT TOUR
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-477 4276;
www.wildlife.co.nz
)
One-hour boat trips from Wellers Rock (adult/
child $49/22), and half- ($89/32) and full-day ($235/118) tours from Dunedin. You may
spot sea lions, penguins, albatross and seals.
Sleeping
McFarmers Backpackers
HOSTEL $
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-478 0389;
www.otago-peninsula.co.nz
; 774 Portobello Rd; s $53, d & tw $66-76, cottages
$120-150)
On a working sheep farm with harbour views, this rustic timber lodge and self-
contained cottage are steeped in character and feel instantly like home. The Portobello
bus goes past the gate.
Penguin Place Lodge
HOSTEL $
OFFLINE MAP
