Otago Peninsula
Good to know
- Best time to go
- September to May for wildlife; year-round for Larnach Castle
- Budget
- $$
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A rugged peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean east of Dunedin, the Otago Peninsula supports the only mainland breeding colony of northern royal albatrosses at Taiaroa Head, as well as yellow-eyed penguins and little blue penguins accessible through guided evening tours. The peninsula is also home to a significant New Zealand fur seal colony. The historic Larnach Castle, the country's only castle, occupies a prominent hilltop with views over the harbour.
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