Albatross chick in April - Photo by Robert Brown
Tours are offered daily during the festival from 10:30am-3pm.
Want to see giant fluffy chicks? Interested in seeing the world’s largest seabird – with its huge wingspan of three metres?
Visit the Royal Albatross Centre at the tip of the Otago Peninsula at Taiaroa Head for a special Festival offer of 30-minute express tours. Fun-filled activities for the kids.
The Royal Albatross Colony is famous as the world’s only mainland albatross breeding colony. You might see adult albatross flying as they come in to feed their chicks. It’s a breathtaking sight to see this huge bird soaring over your head.
Come and spend some time with your family at the Royal Albatross Centre. If you have booked a tour make sure you are there 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Reservations are essential as tour numbers are limited.
Cost: $5 child (child 5-12yrs) $15/adult
BOOK ONLINE: Express Albatross Tours '
You can use this booking code RAC2023WDF to receive a 25% discount on all regular Albatross Centre Tours - if you wish to spend longer with the albatross.
For Info: Ph (03) 478 0499, Email: reservations@albatross.org.nz website: www.albatross.org.nz
Hosted by Otago Peninsula Trust: The first private charitable conservation trust in Aotearoa, established in 1967, the Otago Peninsula Trust operates the Royal Albatross Centre, Glenfalloch Woodland Garden & Restaurant, and Fort Taiaroa, as well as other visitor attractions. Much of the Trust’s role is to preserve the natural attractions, flora and fauna of Otago Peninsula, and encourage the public to take care of the beauty, history and character of the place.
