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Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tours
Five guided peninsula day tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $130.51 to $189; one lists pickup.
Wildlife tours on the Otago Peninsula compared here cost from $130.51 to $189 per person and last from 4 hours to 6 hours 30 minutes. Three tours cap groups at 10 people and the cruise combo caps at 20, and free cancellation applies to all five. Departure points include The Octagon in central Dunedin and the Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal.
Scenery And OPERA Conservation
6 hours · Fantail Tours Limited
from $187.25 per person Check availability →
Wildlife Tour Plus Cruise Combo
6 hours 30 minutes · Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
from $130.51 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tours Cost?
Prices start at $130.51 for the Wildlife Tour Plus Cruise Combo and reach $189 for the Penguin Tour With Pickup, always per person. In between are the Farm Beach Access 4WD tour from $131, the Clearwater Small Group tour from $133.34, and the Scenery and OPERA Conservation tour from $187.25. All five tours offer free cancellation.
How Long Are The Tours?
Trips run from 4 hours to 6 hours 30 minutes. The Clearwater Small Group and Farm Beach Access 4WD tours each last 4 hours, the Scenery and OPERA Conservation tour and the Penguin Tour With Pickup each take 6 hours, and the Wildlife Tour Plus Cruise Combo runs 6 hours 30 minutes.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
Free cancellation applies to all five tours, and pickup is listed as included on the Penguin Tour With Pickup, which meets at the Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal, and not stated on the others. The Farm Beach Access 4WD tour does not include pickup and meets at The Octagon in Dunedin, where the Clearwater Small Group tour also starts, with a minimum age of 5.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
For a shorter day, the 4-hour Clearwater Small Group and Farm Beach Access 4WD tours both carry a 4.9 rating, with 709 and 168 reviews respectively. For a longer day, the Penguin Tour With Pickup (4.8, 74 reviews) suits cruise passengers at Port Chalmers, while the Wildlife Tour Plus Cruise Combo (4.8, 68 reviews) adds a cruise and allows up to 20 people. The 6-hour Scenery and OPERA Conservation tour (4.4, 84 reviews) pairs scenery with conservation work.
Compare The Five Guided Peninsula Day Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Small Group, Max 10 | 4 hours | $133.34 per person | ★ 4.9 (709) | Not listed |
| Farm Beach Access, 4WD | 4 hours | $131 per person | ★ 4.9 (168) | Not included |
| Scenery and OPERA Conservation | 6 hours | $187.25 per person | ★ 4.4 (84) | Not listed |
| Penguin Tour With Pickup | 6 hours | $189 per person | ★ 4.8 (74) | Included |
| Wildlife Tour Plus Cruise Combo | 6 hours 30 minutes | $130.51 per person | ★ 4.8 (68) | Not listed |
