Clearwater Wildlife Tours
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Clearwater Wildlife Tours

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Small Group Wildlife Tours

Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Clearwater Wildlife Tours provides exclusive access to our family’s historical farm and private conservation reserve at Cape Saunders on the wild side of the Otago Peninsula. 

This spectacular rugged coastline offers one of the best places in New Zealand to see rare species in the wild.

About the Tour
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Yellow eyed penguin

Wild One Tour (4 hours)

Collection and drop off in central Dunedin. Journey to our private farm and enjoy exclusive access to our conservation reserve on the Otago Peninsula.

Adult $235.00
Child (5-15 yrs)* $235.00

Maximum 10 per tour

* This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years

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NZ sea lions

Wild Private Tour (4+ hours)

Bespoke wildlife experience with a personal guide and dedicated vehicle. Tailor your trip to our private conservation reserve to suit your interests and schedule.

From $2750.00 per vehicle

Maximum 10 per tour

Children under 5 years welcome
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Cruise Ship Tours

Book your Wild One tour directly with us and enjoy our enhanced cruise cancellation policy. Collection and drop off in central Dunedin.
Adult $235.00
Child (5-15 years) $235.00

Private Tours (5+ hours) available with collection from the cruise terminal.
From $3250.00

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See yellow-eyed penguins, NZ sea lions, fur seals and more

What you'll see

From rare yellow-eyed penguins and New Zealand sea lions to soaring royal albatross and thriving fur seal colonies, the Otago Peninsula is one of New Zealand’s great wildlife destinations. Explore spectacular coastal landscapes with an expert guide and enjoy intimate encounters with wildlife in a truly natural setting.
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Why land based?

A land-based wildlife tour gives you time to slow down and truly connect with the wildlife and landscapes of the Otago Peninsula. Explore private access areas where penguins, sea lions and fur seals breed and rest, enjoying unhurried viewing opportunities, expert guiding, and a deeper understanding of this remarkable coastal environment.
Travel the back roads of the Otago Peninsula.

Where we go

Journey across our private working sheep farm and conservation area at Cape Saunders on the wild side of the Otago Peninsula. Travelling the peninsula’s backroads, you’ll discover spectacular coastal scenery, wildlife-rich wetlands, secluded beaches and habitats few visitors experience, gaining a deeper appreciation of this remarkable corner of New Zealand.
Voted one of the best wildlife tours in New Zealand

Award-winning tours

Our 4-hour Wild One Tour is consistently reviewed as one of the best wildlife tour experiences in New Zealand.

TripAdvisor #9 of Things to do in NZ (2025)

Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award (2025)

Qualmark Gold Status: Excellence in sustainable tourism

A sea lion rests on the shoreline
Holly
May 2026
The best wildlife tour I’ve ever been on - knowledgeable guide, magical viewing of wildlife, a must for anyone travelling in NZ!
Silky
May 2026
One of the best and highly recommended experience for wildlife lovers. The highlight of the trip was watching yellow eyed penguins, we were lucky and saw 3 of them. It was a great outing, thanks to Adrian.
Stephanie N.
May 2026
Fantastic wildlife tour with Clearwater. We were able to see many of the NZ birds, sea lions, fur seals, and even two yellow-eyed penguins. Ben was extremely knowledgeable and our group learned a lot - definitely recommend during your time in Dunedin!
Allard K.
May 2026
We had an amazing experience with Clearwater Wildlife Tours! ... We were lucky enough to see sea lions, seals, and the very special yellow-eyed penguin, which was truly unique and unforgettable.
Beth
May 2026
Lovely views and wildlife. Pick up at the hotel was very convenient. We went in late afternoon and had a lovely sunset. Staff very friendly and valued preservation of endangered species. Penguins, birds, sea lions, seals, all amazing. Thank you.

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