Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

See albatross, penguins, seals and up to 20 species of bird & marine life in their natural environment. Take in other Otago Peninsula attractions.

Qualmark - 100% Pure Assurance

Whether you're looking for places to stay, things to do or ways to getting around, the Qualmark provides the quality assurance you need. Qualmark assured businesses can be found across New Zealand.

When you see the Qualmark it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards. It identifies professional and trustworthy businesses so you can book and buy with confidence.

Great Places to Stay

Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely bed & breakfast, a holiday home or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveller.

Accommodation providers have undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark licensing system. They will meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade. Accommodation providers are also assessed on environment performance.

The star grading and classification system applies to accommodation. The Qualmark gives you details on both the accommodation category and their star grading. When you see a Qualmark Enviro Award logo it identifies their level of environmental performance.

Things to Do & Ways to Get Around

If you're looking for things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, to tour buses.

Businesses that carry the Qualmark have met quality standards in safety, facilities, equipment, customer service and more. You can count on them to deliver a quality experience. Qualmarked businesses are also assessed on environmental performance. Look for the Qualmark Enviro Award logo for top performers in this area.

Qualmark Enviro Awards

All tourism businesses with a Qualmark logo have been assessed on their environmental performance; meaning that they have met a set of benchmark criteria and actions. These include the completion of environmental review and action plans, recycling options, and other initiatives.

The Qualmark Enviro Awards recognise those businesses that go beyond the benchmark. By demonstrating a commitment to being the best possible advocate within the community and continuing to minimise their environmental impact and resource usage; they earn the right to display and use an Enviro Gold, Silver or Bronze logo.

For you, recognising top performing Qualmark Enviro businesses is easy. Look for the Enviro Award logos on online listings and in other promotional material such as guide books and brochures. This is part of New Zealand tourism's commitment to looking after New Zealand for future generations to continue to enjoy.

Find out more about Qualmark on www.qualmark.co.nz

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About

Venture out for a 1 hour cruise or a half or full day tour and embark on a fascinating journey across the sparkling waters of the Otago Peninsula: a place where albatross cluster, seabirds call and seals cling together on the rocks.

Be spellbound by the spectacle of a feeding frenzy involving sea birds, mammals, maybe be lucky enough to see pods of dolphins playing around the boat. Take in the impressive scenery of the Otago Peninsula, consider the dramatic views of Taiaroa Head.

The Otago Peninsula is an offshore wildlife paradise, described by the internationally-acclaimed environmentalist Dr David Bellamy as “the finest example of eco-tourism in the world.” It is something no visitor or local should miss.

Opening times

  • Business hours: 7 days week Summer hours 8.00am - 7.30pmWinter hours 8.00am - 6.00pm.
  • Months of operation: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: 20 minute drive
  • Proximity to coach terminal: In city centre for tours; Wellers Rock 45 minute drive down Otago Peninsula
  • Proximity to town: In city centre for tours; Wellers Rock 45 minute drive down Otago Peninsula

Physical address

Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours, 20 Fryatt Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin, Dunedin - Coastal Otago, 9054, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $45.00 - $250.00
  • Further pricing information: Children under 5 years free. Tour guides, drivers, escorts FOC.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 477 4276
  • Freephone 0800 666 272
  • Fax +64 3 477 4275

Our authors

  • John and Jenny Milburn

    John and Jenny Milburn

    Proud owners of Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours since 2002! Seen here at NZ Tourism Awards Dinner after receiving the award for "Small Tourism Best Operator" 2006.

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