Royal Albatross Centre

Experience the sheer exhilaration of viewing an Albatross with a 3-metre wing span fly effortlessly and silently near you. A unique experience.

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About

The Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head is the only mainland breeding ground of albatross in the world! It is just a 50 minute drive from the Dunedin City Centre.
Experience the exhilaration of having a huge Northern Royal Albatross with a three-metre wingspan glide effortlessly and silently near you.

A guided tour with one of our experienced guides offers viewing of these magnificent birds. The world class visitors centre welcomes you year round and offers superb educational displays on the albatross & many of the other species present at Taiaroa Head (NZ fur seals, blue penguins, spotted shags, royal spoon bills to name a few).

A true eco-tourism experience! A gift shop and Cafe compliment this unique experience.

Opening times

  • Business hours: Centre Hours: Summer - 8:30am to 8:00pm Winter - 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

Physical address

Royal Albatross Centre, Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, Dunedin - Coastal Otago, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $15.00 - $35.00
  • Further pricing information: *Infants are free of charge

Language support

  Written Spoken
German No Yes
Spanish No Yes
French No Yes
Italian No Yes
Japanese No Yes
Korean No Yes
Chinese (Simplified) No Yes

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 4780499
  • Fax +64 3 4780575

Our authors

  • Mark Jurisich

    Mark Jurisich

    Manager of the Royal Albatross Centre located at the end of the Otago Peninsula, where there is the only mainland colony of Royal Albatrosses in the world!!

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