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Monarch Cruises - 1 Hour Wildlife Cruise

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Join our friendly local experts aboard our classic vessel the Monarch for a truly enchanting wildlife cruise.

Highlights

Journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head – the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross.
Discover the three metre winged Northern Royals that often soar around or above the boat
Watch our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand Sealions basking on the beach
Catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand

The Otago Peninsula is home to a wonderful array of wildlife including marine mammals, albatrosses, penguins and other ocean birds. This fascinating cruise will take you on a journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head - the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross. Enjoy watching our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand sea lions basking on the white sandy beaches.

If you are lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand. So come along and enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors with the highly acclaimed Monarch Cruises and Tours!

Adult $66.00 (15+)

Child $26.00 (5-14yrs)

Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

Location

Wellers Rock on the Otago Peninsula
approximately 45min drive from Dunedin

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

Departures: From Wellers Rock on the Otago Peninsula, approximately 45min drive from Dunedin
Check in: Please check in at Wellers Rock boatshed office ten minutes before departure.
Child price applies to ages 5 to 14 years old.
Infants under 5 years are free - travelling free with an adult booking.

Available Bookings from 27 Apr to 10 May 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Callum Wakefield from New Zealand wrote on 22 April 2025

Worthwhile Experience

Awesome experience, great and highly knowledgeable crew. Would strongly recommend this to others.

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fionaw7 from New Zealand wrote on 21 April 2025

Wildlife galore

Excellent commentary and lots of wildlife was seen

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Michael Robertson from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2025

Monarch Cruise 1 hour

We both enjoyed staff were informative boat trip was good

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Andrea Miranda from New Zealand wrote on 25 February 2025

Worth the experience

Had a fun and amazing day in the wildlife sea. Staff are so very kind, funny, and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!

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jaslynk from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2025

Great experience!

Managed to see albatross, shag, seal, blue penguin, and sea lion! Friendly staff, provided peppermint essential oil to help with slight sea sickness.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Adult 15+

Child 5-14yrs

Infant 0 - 4 years

^*This option must be made together with another price type.

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