Want to be an ace plant detective? Find the clues using a map and enter the draw for a children’s high tea.

Thursday - Monday over the school holidays – Kids Go Free

Morning is a great time to check out the bird feeding stations full of tūī, korimako and kākā, followed by takahē feeding at 11am.

Gold Gold Gold considers the effect on Dunedin as it was transformed into a rowdy boomtown.

Explore the Gallery with our activity guide and use your eagle eyes to spot the rocks within artworks.

Pick up a booklet and navigate the exhibition Huikaau – where currents meet, following the nohoaka trail which is the physical and conceptual basis of the exhibition.

A good part of Dunedin Botanic Garden sits atop a long extinct volcano, it’s the best spot in the city to clearly see the three phases of the volcano. Pick up a trail guide from the information centre for a self-guided tour.

Rock around the galleries at Toitū! From the biggest boulders to the teeniest pebbles, see how many objects made from rock and stone you can dig out amongst the collections.

These tours are for individuals or families who are not in a rush. Take advantage of a 25% discount on Unique Taiaroa, Albatross and Fort tours during the Festival.

Small-group bus tour of the Otago Peninsula including remote beach walk, 1 hour wildlife cruise on Monarch, and Wildlife & Penguin Tour at The OPERA.

This 2.5 hour guided tour includes all the exceptional experiences of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, while also allowing guests to learn about the history of the forests of the Otago Peninsula.

Write a letter to the land while you are visiting the island. Transport to island by Port to Port.

Experience the opportunity to view the hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, up close in our penguin rehabilitation centre (when in care).

Sit back, relax, cruise and the enjoy commentary from our experienced guides.

Get closer to unique Southern Ocean wildlife as you sit back and enjoy the beautiful and rugged coastline near the entrance of the Otago Harbour.

Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this experience provides a unique opportunity to enjoy our eco-reserve at sunset.

Special festival deals for tours to view kororā, the little blue penguin, in its natural habitat.

Open 12pm-5pm. Curated collection of skulls, bones, ethnological art and cultural artifacts by artist Bruce Mahalski.

From 10.30am to 3pm daily special 30-minute tours to see albatross chicks at The Royal Albatross Centre.

12.55pm Port Chalmers & 1.15pm Portobello.

Take a ferry to explore the historic Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua and look for treasure.

Witness yellow-eyed Penguins, NZ sealions and NZ fur seal habitats in a reserve at Cape Saunders with exclusive access to a beach - 30% discount.

Calling all junior detectives! The Museum's prized ruby has vanished, and we need your help to crack the case.  

Dunedin’s best family crafting space is getting a geological makeover with a side of moa madness.

Go on a Mighty Moa Hunt around the galleries and look carefully at our fossils and skeletons to unlock the secrets of these fascinating extinct birds.  

Ever wondered how much rain falls in a rainforest? We’re opening up the heavens so you can experience rainy season in our Tropical Forest.