Things to Do

So much to do - so take your time!

There are so many wild adventures awaiting you in Wild Dunedin! Ōtepoti Dunedin, is not called Aotearoa’s wildlife capital for no reason!

Dunedin is bursting with activities that bring you closer to the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes of Ōtepoti. There are a range of things to do, either during your stay over our ten day Wild Dunedin Festival of Nature or if you are visiting at any time of the year. Whether you’re a keen explorer, curious learner, or family looking for fun, there are guided walks, boat trips and night-time wildlife encounters as well as hands-on conservation projects you can volunteer at. Tourists, locals, and visitors of all ages and abilities will find something wild to do in the stunning Otago region and Dunedin, the nature capital of New Zealand.

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Royal Albatross Centre

Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula is home to the world’s only mainland colony of Royal Albatross, accessed by guided tour to a viewing observatory.

The OPERA

A farm in a past life, and now a thriving sanctuary for native plants and animals, The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance, formerly Penguin Place, has big plans for the future under the guidance of new owners Ike and Jerad Haldan who bought the property in April 2023.

Family-friendly Fun at Tūhura Otago Museum

When it comes to family-fun in Ōtepoti Dunedin, look no further than Tūhura Otago Museum!

Dunedin Nightlife - Orokonui Ecosanctuary After Dark

Spring is the time that Orokonui Ecosanctuary restarts Dusk Tours. Guide Taylor Davies-Colley explains: "So much of the wildlife’s behaviour is dictated by the time of day, and everything changes in te pō (night) – the wildlife, the scenery, the vibe."