Albatross Classic Guided Tour
Watch Northern Royal Albatrosses from a glassed observatory overlooking their protected breeding colony. Learn about the albatross breeding cycle through a guided presentation and a short film by Natural History NZ. Spend 30 minutes observing nesting albatrosses, growing chicks,
Highlights
- Watch Northern Royal Albatrosses from a glassed observatory overlooking their protected breeding colony.
- Learn about the albatross breeding cycle through a guided presentation and a short film by Natural History NZ.
- Spend 30 minutes observing nesting albatrosses, growing chicks, or seabirds in flight, depending on the season.
About this experience
Gain knowledge about the Northern Royal Albatross on a 60-minute guided tour at Taiaroa Head on New Zealand's Otago Peninsula. Learn about the birds' breeding cycle through a guide's presentation and a short film by Natural History NZ. Follow a hillside path to a glassed observatory overlooking the protected breeding colony, where you can try to spot albatrosses and other seabirds. Depending on the season, you may see nesting adults, growing chicks, or albatrosses soaring above the headland.
Cancellation and terms
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- No refund within 1 day of travel
Know before you go
Child policy: - Children under 5 years old are free of charge. - Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult. Good to know: - Flash photography is prohibited to avoid disturbing the wildlife.