Marty's Guidebook for Otago Peninsula, Dunedin
Sightseeing
Uniquely the only mainland colony in NZ. Extensive tour options and shop. Also viewing of historic disappearing gun emplacement. Cheaper option: Albatross can be seen flying most days from the carpark
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Royal Albatross Centre
1259 Harington Point RdUniquely the only mainland colony in NZ. Extensive tour options and shop. Also viewing of historic disappearing gun emplacement. Cheaper option: Albatross can be seen flying most days from the carpark
The only castle in the southern hemisphere. Including lovely gardens.
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Kastell Larnach
145 Camp RdThe only castle in the southern hemisphere. Including lovely gardens.
Stunningly wild beach, huge sand hill to tumble and slide down. Bit of a slog to return to carpark though. Good chance of finding sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins.
Check neighbouring Boulder Beach 2
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Sandfly Bay
Stunningly wild beach, huge sand hill to tumble and slide down. Bit of a slog to return to carpark though. Good chance of finding sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins.
Check neighbouring Boulder Beach 2
Highcliff Road
Highcliff RoadAlternative route down the Peninsula, Many stunning views and a few winding corners.
Lovely long flat walk to the 'The Pyramids' (Volcanic plugs) and further to the ship wreck of the steamer Victory along the beach at low tide.
Wickliffe Bay
Lovely long flat walk to the 'The Pyramids' (Volcanic plugs) and further to the ship wreck of the steamer Victory along the beach at low tide.
On route to Allans Beach. Easy access to view wild beach and wildlife. Chance of viewing sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins at north eastern end of beach. (5 - 10 mins)
Hoopers Inlet
On route to Allans Beach. Easy access to view wild beach and wildlife. Chance of viewing sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins at north eastern end of beach. (5 - 10 mins)
A sure fire way to see yellow eyed penguins in the natural setting. Wildlife Tour.
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Penguin Place
45 Pakihau RdA sure fire way to see yellow eyed penguins in the natural setting. Wildlife Tour.
Nature Wonder Wildlife Tours is located just past the Albatross Colony - Yellow eyed penguins and sea-lions. Onsite cafe with stunning view up the coast. Avoid the coffee and food pretty ordinary.
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Natures Wonders
1265 Harington Point RdNature Wonder Wildlife Tours is located just past the Albatross Colony - Yellow eyed penguins and sea-lions. Onsite cafe with stunning view up the coast. Avoid the coffee and food pretty ordinary.
Sightseeing trips on board the classic boat MV Monarch. Great short trips around Taiaroa Head to view wildlife, seals, shag & albatross colony. Fantastic on a good day!
Wellers Rock Wharf
Sightseeing trips on board the classic boat MV Monarch. Great short trips around Taiaroa Head to view wildlife, seals, shag & albatross colony. Fantastic on a good day!
The original & restored first house built by James Fletcher. Later to become the Fletcher Challenge empire.
Fletcher House
727 Portobello RdThe original & restored first house built by James Fletcher. Later to become the Fletcher Challenge empire.
On route to Allans Beach. Easy access to view wild beach and wildlife. Chance of viewing sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins at north eastern end of beach. (5 - 10 mins)
Allans Beach Road
Allans Beach RoadOn route to Allans Beach. Easy access to view wild beach and wildlife. Chance of viewing sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins at north eastern end of beach. (5 - 10 mins)
Everything Else
I'm the club secretary. During the season you might like to borrow a boat or kayak or join us for Monday evening community sailing or scheduled Sunday social racing.
Broad Bay Boating Club
683A Portobello RdI'm the club secretary. During the season you might like to borrow a boat or kayak or join us for Monday evening community sailing or scheduled Sunday social racing.
Otakou Golf Club
126 Otakou Golf Course RoadGolf Peninsula style. Very minimal fees via an honesty box.
Petrol/diesel 24/7 card operated. Workshop available week days
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Portobello Motors
2 Harington Point RdPetrol/diesel 24/7 card operated. Workshop available week days
Arts & Culture
Bellamys Gallery
495 Portobello RdPromoting local artists
My ancestors portraits are hanging in the gallery, having emigrated to Dunedin in 1858. But hey there is way more interesting exhibits than that!
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Mużew tal-Immigrant Otago ta 'Settlers
31 Queens GardensMy ancestors portraits are hanging in the gallery, having emigrated to Dunedin in 1858. But hey there is way more interesting exhibits than that!
Food Scene
Worth checking out
Penguin Cafe
1726 Highcliff RdThe nearest local cafe.
494 Portobello Rd
494 Portobello RoadThe Duck cafe.
Worth checking out this new cafe in Macandrew Bay
Drinks & Nightlife
Portobello Motors
2 Harington Point RdA real kiwi pub.
Essentials
Rick's Galley next door voted best fish 'n' chips in the south back in 2011!
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Portobello Store-On The Spot
1 Harington Point RdRick's Galley next door voted best fish 'n' chips in the south back in 2011!
MacAndrew Bay Store
497 Portobello RdHandy for those things you forgot to get from the city, also nearest PostShop
Parks & Nature
Wild lonely beach, with chance of viewing sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins at north eastern end of beach. (5 - 10 mins easy walk)
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Allans Beach
Allans Beach RoadWild lonely beach, with chance of viewing sea-lions and yellow eyed penguins at north eastern end of beach. (5 - 10 mins easy walk)