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 $66.00 (15+)
Child $26.00 (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 27 Dec to 9 Jan 2025

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CHIA JUNG from Taiwan wrote on 24 February 2019

很棒的體驗

Monarch Cruise提供防水防風的外套以及望遠鏡,在海上非常有用。 船長不只帶我們看到信天翁,而且還是近距離的,在近距離觀賞這些大鳥的體驗非常棒。而且在來到Wellers Rock的路途雖然不好開,但沿路的旦尼丁海景非常美麗。

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meiyul from Taiwan wrote on 08 August 2017

絕對超值的旅遊

當我們繞完皇家保護區後(門票太貴,老人家不進去),接著就去這個行程。 一上船,會有人為你介紹,還有中文紙張介紹附近野生種類(附照片)。 雖然是英文介紹,但說的很慢,不連音,所以連國中小姪女也聽得懂。 會給你雙孔望遠鏡,大外套,船上有廁所。 他會開到皇家保護區斷崖,讓你看還在家的小信天翁,然後再往外海開,可以看到飛翔的信天翁,海上漂的信天翁,還有很多很多其他鳥類。 也看到很多sea lion和seal躺在沙灘,和在水中游。 我覺得雖然只有一小時,但看到的野生動物,卻超過之前搭過的(例如賞鯨團卻沒看到鯨豚)

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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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