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“Meet Dunedin’s Royals at The Royal Albatross Colony - the world’s only mainland albatross breeding colony.”
Here you can have the chance to see huge adult albatross flying, courting, nesting; chicks hatching in January and growing through the year. It’s a breath-taking sight to see the huge and remarkable bird soaring over your head.
The Royal Albatross Centre offers wildlife tours on Taiaroa Head where you can view Royal Albatross, Little Blue Penguins and many other seabirds from their purpose-built viewing areas. It also features an interactive gallery, superb cafe, gift shop & historic Fort Taiaroa.
Pre-book tours so you don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see the world’s only accessible albatross colony yourself. Entry to the centre is free and there are special family tour rates. The Royal Albatross Centre is owned by the Otago Peninsula Trust, whose objective is the protection and enhancement of the Otago Peninsula. Your support helps the New Zealand wildlife thrive.
Want to hug a baby albatross? Want to take a selfie with an albatross? Want to fire a cannon? If your answer is "yes" to any of the questions, don't visit the Royal Albatross Centre and Fort... Read more
Fort Taiaroa here has hidden tunnels & a 1886 Armstrong Hidden Gun. Besides a military history here it's the only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross. There is a gallery, gift shop &... Read more
Joint a tour to see a few baby albatross. The tour guides were knowledgeable to answer everyone's questions. Very educational introduction of these interesting birds. Good to know that we can... Read more
Royal Albatross Centre
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- Sun - Sat: 10:15 am - 6:00 pm
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