Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula / Muaūpoko
A wildlife peninsula east of Dunedin, where a coastal road along the harbour links albatrosses, penguins, sea lions and castles.
The Otago Peninsula stretches about 20 km northeast from Dunedin and is known as the 'wildlife capital' of New Zealand. Visitors can see royal albatrosses, yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, sea lions and New Zealand fur seals. The coastal road along the harbour, Portobello Road, passes the fishing village of Portobello and ends at Pukekura (Taiaroa Head). The Highcliff Road along the ridge offers views over both the harbour and the Pacific. You can also take a wildlife boat cruise or a half-day tour from Dunedin. It takes about 1 hour to drive to the tip of the peninsula. The roads are narrow and winding, so keep to the speed limit.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Larnach Castle
- Sandfly Bay
- Allans Beach
- Port Chalmers
- Glenfalloch Woodland Garden
- Signal Hill Lookout
- Aramoana & The Mole
- Penguin Place