Daily Events
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Monarch – Wildlife Cruise Discount
2.30pm-3.30pm
Departing from Wellers Rock, ŌtākouEnjoy a special discounted Monarch cruise of Dunedin’s rugged coastline.
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The OPERA – Wildlife & Penguin Tour
11.30am-1pm, 1.15pm-2.45pm
3.45pm-5.15pmView the hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, up close in our penguin rehabilitation centre.
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Free Kids' Tour: Moa and Me!
2pm daily
Tūhura Otago MuseumJoin us on our kids’ tour and explore what life was like for our friend Manu the moa and his family.
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Blue Penguins Pukekura Tour
5.30pm-7pm
Pukekura Nature ReserveDiscounted 90-minute sunset tour to view kororā/blue penguins in their natural habitat.
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Larnach Castle Plant Detective
9am-5pm
Larnach CastleExplore the castle and find the hidden native plant clues! Children enter free.
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Discounted Express Albatross Tours
Every 30 mins 10.30am–3pm
Royal Albatross CentreDiscounted 30-minute tour viewing albatross chicks at Taiaroa Head.
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Royal Albatross Centre Tours
Various times
Taiaroa Head25% discount on Unique Taiaroa, Albatross and Fort tours.
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Free Kids' Tour: Amazing Rock Adventure!
2pm daily from 21 April
Tūhura Otago MuseumBecome a junior geologist and explore the wonders of Earth and space with our kids’ tour: The Amazing Rock and Space Adventure!
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Rock Mystery Mission Gallery Trail
10am-5pm
Tūhura Otago MuseumCalling all junior detectives! The Museum's prized ruby has vanished, and we need your help to crack the case.
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Free Kids' Tour: Amazing Rock Adventure!
2pm daily from 21 April
Tūhura Otago MuseumBecome a junior geologist and explore the wonders of Earth and space with our kids’ tour: The Amazing Rock and Space Adventure!
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Clearwater Wildlife Tours Discount
2pm-6pm
Departs Octagon20% discount to view yellow-eyed penguins, sealions and fur seals at Cape Saunders.
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Museum of Natural Mystery
12pm-5pm
61 Royal TceA curated collection of skulls, bones, ethnological art and cultural artifacts by artist Bruce Mahalski.
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Monarch – Peninsula Encounters
11am-6pm
Depart from 20 Fryatt StGuided Otago Peninsula tour that includes a Wildlife Cruise. Sea lions, albatross and penguins!
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Monarch – City to Sea Cruise + Bus Tour
1pm-5pm
Depart from 20 Fryatt StEnjoy a bus tour of the Otago Peninsula and a wildlife cruise around Taiaroa Head.
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Huikaau – where currents meet
10am-5pm
Dunedin Public Art GalleryPick up a booklet and navigate the exhibition Huikaau, only at DPAG
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Dunedin Volcano Gardens Trail
10am-4pm
Dunedin Botanic GardenPick up a trail guide from the information centre for a self-guided volcano tour of the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.
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The OPERA – Canopy to Coast
11am-1.30pm
The OPERASpecial Wildlife & Penguin Tour elaborating on habitat restoration.
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Rock Paper Scissors Makerspace
10am-5pm
Tūhura Otago MuseumDunedin’s best family crafting space is getting a geological makeover with a side of moa madness.
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The OPERA – Twilight Tours
4.30pm-6pm
The OPERAThe special tour provides a unique opportunity to enjoy The OPERA at sunset
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Port to Port – Island Treasure Hunt
12.55pm-3.30pm
Departing Port Chalmers or PortobelloDo something fun and outdoors these holidays with treasure maps in bottles, treats and a boat ride.
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No Rain, No Rainforest Downpour
1pm-1.30pm
Tūhura Tropical ForestWe’re opening up the heavens so you can experience the rainy season in our Tropical Forest. Get ready to get wet!
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Gold Gold Gold – Gallery Display
10am-5pm
Toitū Otago Settlers MuseumGold Gold Gold display considers the effect on Dunedin as it was transformed into a rowdy boomtown in 1861.
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Toitū Rocks! – Gallery Trail
10am-5pm
Toitū Otago Settlers MuseumSee how many objects made from rock and stone you can dig out amongst the collections.
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Art Rocks – Tamariki Art Activity Adventure
10am-5pm
Dunedin Public Art GalleryExplore the Gallery with our activity guide and use your eagle eyes to spot the rocks within artworks.
Upcoming Events
Gerry’s Rock Walk in Burns Reserve
Walk from Signal Hill Road to Reserve boundary then via regenerating podocarp forest to volcanic outcrop Gerry’s Rock and back during 2+ hours.
Gerry’s Rock Walk in Burns Reserve
Walk from Signal Hill Road to Reserve boundary then via regenerating podocarp forest to volcanic outcrop Gerry’s Rock and back during 2+ hours.
The Human Swan – Flight of the Swans Film Screening
Enjoy a film screening of Flight of the Swans following Sacha Dench on a journey through the eyes of migratory birds.
Fossils, Skulls and other Biological Curiosities
A show and tell with artist Bruce Mahalski and items from his Museum of Natural Mystery.
The Human Swan – Flight of the Swans Film Screening
Enjoy a film screening of Flight of the Swans following Sacha Dench on a journey through the eyes of migratory birds.
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
Mountains We Climb – A Reading to Remember Brian Turner
Six Dunedin poets will read poems in celebration of Turner’s legacy, and what it means to live and be in wild Aotearoa.
Huikaau – where currents meet Gallery Tour
A special tour of Huikaau – where currents meet, themed around rocks and geology. Huikaau celebrates the past, present, and future of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery collection.
Ao Kōhatu – Landscapes of Stone
Join Curator Dr Gerard O’Regan (Kai Tahu) for some fascinating insights into te ao kōhatu and living on this land with stone.
A Golden Journey Through Central Otago
Ever wondered what it was like to hunt for gold in Central Otago? What life was like for those men and women out in the goldfields in the 1860s?
Pyramids, Plants and Penguins
Join the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust and David Lytte from the Botanical Society for a talk at ‘Dunedin’s Pyramids’ then explore Okia Reserve.
A Golden Journey Through Central Otago
Ever wondered what it was like to hunt for gold in Central Otago? What life was like for those men and women out in the goldfields in the 1860s?
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
Pyramids, Plants and Penguins: Presented by Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust
Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust presents a talk about the nature reserves where the hoiho nest during the breeding season.
Eyes in the Lives of Penguins
Join ophthalmologist Francesc March and colleagues for a series of exciting talks about the eyes of penguins!
Zippy Zap, Art Attack! – Rocky Coastlines-themed Workshop
A hands-on exploration of art and art-making for children with educator John Neumegen. This programme is a drop-off workshop suitable for ages 7-13.
Kyeburn Moa Footprints
Join us for a fascinating talk by Natural Science Curator Kane Fleury as he takes us on the journey of the Kyeburn moa footprints—from their initial discovery by Michael Johnston to the scientific research uncovering their age.
Secrets of the Past
Panel discussion on how Aotearoa New Zealand’s geological record has influenced our plants, animals, and people.
A Guided Tour of Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
A one-hour talk by Daphne Lee, Emeritus Professor in the Geology Department, University of Otago. Her research interests include fossils of all kinds.
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
Magnificent Moa Day
We're celebrating the mighty moa with a day full of discovery, creativity, and a children's concert with Anika Moa!
Otago’s Golden Heritage
Explore gold then and now by looking back at Otago’s golden heritage with Toitū’s Sean Brosnahan, followed by a current day’s insight with experts from Oceana Gold.
A Golden Journey Through Central Otago
Ever wondered what it was like to hunt for gold in Central Otago? What life was like for those men and women out in the goldfields in the 1860s?
A Golden Journey Through Central Otago
Ever wondered what it was like to hunt for gold in Central Otago? What life was like for those men and women out in the goldfields in the 1860s?
Wildlife ER with Suzy Cato
Bring your teddy bear and find out how animals are cared for at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital with special guest Suzy Cato.
Wildlife ER with Suzy Cato
Bring your teddy bear and find out how animals are cared for at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital with special guest Suzy Cato.
A Guided Tour of Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
A one-hour talk by Daphne Lee, Emeritus Professor in the Geology Department, University of Otago. Her research interests include fossils of all kinds.
The Human Swan – Flight of the Swans Film Screening
Enjoy a film screening of Flight of the Swans following Sacha Dench on a journey through the eyes of migratory birds.
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
Otago Rock and Mineral Club Open Day
Discover the fascinating world of rock hounding here in Otago. We invite rock enthusiasts, curious beginners, and seasoned collectors to explore minerals and geological treasures.
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